Now effects of the Moon in the 12 houes from lagna.

25. The Moon in the Ascendant: One with the Moon with full rays in the ascendant will be very fortunate and very radiant. With the Moon being weak, he will have an injured (or sickly) body, be very sinful, untruthful and unfriendly.
Notes: The Moon in the ascendant will give the following additional results. The person will always be a pleasure-seeker. He will acquire knowledge of astrology. He may be often endangered and will beget fame in the later part of his life and will have a special liking for milk-products. In his 15th year, the family will have major changes.

On the health front, he will incur danger of blood diseases and accidents from water.

An exceedingly ill-placed or an exceedingly weak Moon in the ascendant will cause deafness, dumbness or blindness and will delay acquisition of progeny.

The Moon in the ascendant in debility or in a natural malefic’s sign will cause strained relations with one’s mother.

The Moon in the ascendant related to a benefic planet will eliminate evils in general and will bring forth all-round auspiciousness and great fortunes.

In understanding the Moon’s effects in the ascendant and other houses, an extra care is required to note the digital strength due to phases of the Moon. Digitally rich Moon will tend to be beneficial while digitally poor Moon will turn adverse.

26. The Moon in the 2nd: One with the Moon in the 2nd house will be endowed with wealth and be full of everything. He will be charming, will honour Brahmins and Gods, be highly efficacious and highly friendly.

Notes: The Moon in the 2nd house will curtail happiness. Financial ups and downs will be felt often. There will be loss of money through mother, sisters and daughters.

Full Moon in the 2nd house will give abundant wealth. If she is further aspected by a benefic, except by weak Mercury, the native will be very wealthy.

If the Moon in the 2nd is related to a malefic planet, educational pursuits will be chequered.

27. The Moon in the 3rd: One with the Moon in the 3rd house will be physically attractive. He will be very fortunate, pleasing in appearance, liked by women, skilful in all (or many) arts, will have well-disposed kinsfolk and beget sons and grand¬ sons.

Notes: Some authorities do not indicate fortunes for the Moon in the 3rd house. Obviously, the phase of the Moon counts. Further, the native will be very happy but will incur the danger of losing his wealth due to royal displeasure (or government action).

He will be attached to others’ women, will have many co-born and will not acquire any inheritance.

A weak Moon in the 3rd is a liability for the native’s life¬span.

The Moon in the 3rd in an enemy’s sign (by five-fold term) will cause enmity with co-born and of a garrulous disposition. The Moon’s position in a benefic’s sign will confer specialization in poetry, literature, authorship etc.

28. The Moon in the 4th: One with the Moon in the 4th house will enjoy much happiness, be principal among men, attached to women, will honour preceptors and gods and be well¬ behaved. He will neither have foes nor diseases.

Notes: With an unfavourable Moon in the 4th house, the native will be breast-fed by a woman other than his mother.

One with beneficial Moon in the 4th, will be large-hearted, will enjoy moderate happiness, and will prosper through his kinsfolk. He will deal with products obtained from water. He will be prone to endless sickness, fond of meat and fish, and be endowed with superior conveyances.

Weak Moon in the 4th house related to a malefic planet or debilitated planet will cause untimely death of mother. If the relation of the Moon in the 4th is with a planet that is the enemy of the 4th lord, the person will have enmity with his mother.

29. The Moon in the 5th: One with the Moon in the 5th house will have progeny, be highly educated, will honour Brahmins and gods, be of pure disposition, will subdue his enemies, be charming in appearance and dear to king . after his mid-life. here is an a thority o state that one wIth the

Notes: One with the Moon in the 5th house will not be very courageous but be very passionate. He will face ups and downs in his relations in marriage. But there will be gains for the person through marriage and laws.

He will obtain a charming spouse. There will be a risk of his first marriage ending on a sad note and second marriage taking place. Alternatively, this position can lead to having a concubine.

There may be denial of male progeny if the 5th house is owned by a female planet, or the Moon in the 5th, the 5th lord or Jupiter is in female divisions. Anyway, the benefic Moon in the 5th in Nidra or Sayana Avastha will lead to loss of progeny while malefic Moon will give them longevity. (This is a peculiarity for Sayanadi Avasthas.)

Dealing with dairy products and quadrupeds will be a source of success. He will meditate on a female deity.

If the Moon in the 5th is Full (11th to 20th day of a lunar month), the native will acquire a chaste spouse apart from all kinds of wealth. The Moon being otherwise and in the 5th will not grant general happiness and an amicable spouse.

30. The Moon in the 6th: One with the Moon in the 6th house will be long-lived, very passionate, will have a body injured by enemies (Le. will have enemies and consequently be troubled by them). His body will also be ugly. He will be evil in mind, bereft of happiness and will cheat others.

Notes: Our text prescribes trouble from enemies. There are many who state that the native will win over his enemies.

The native will have strained relations with his mother and cousins. Nor will his mother be happy with him. He will be prone to disorders like rheumatism, arthritis and paralysis leading to some long-lasting physical deformity.

He will face ups and downs in his career and will rise only after his mind-life. There is an authority to state that one with the Moon in the 6th will not financially register any great progress, or sometimes he may incur penury.

31. The Moon in the 7th: One with the Moon in the 7th house will hold the flag of justice aloft. He will be extremely kind, be with a smiling face, wealthy, widely famous and very intelligent.

Notes: The native will be successful in distant lands. He will be associated with many women. Although he may acquire an excellent spouse, she will be a victim of health debacles.

The Moon in the 7th house being weak will kill his spouse early. If simultaneously the 7th lord is strong there will be a remarriage.

One with the Moon in the 7th house will be endangered in his 15th year. He will be soft in his speech and will earn favours from high-ups. In his 32nd year, he will incur troubles relating to his wife. In this same age, he will face disorders of blood vessels or danger from weapons and fire.

Generally, the Moon in the 7th, with all her good qualities is found upsetting one’s marital life, as observed in practical cases.

32. The Moon in the 8th: One with the Moon in the 8th house will not be physically strong, be short-lived, bereft of truthfulness, kindness and friendliness,-be inclined to join others’ wives, will wander fruitlessly and be devoid of understanding.

Notes: The native will not enjoy happiness through conveyances, will incur danger through water and will discard his kinsfolk on account of a female (or on account of his Spouse).

His health will be very poor and he will often be in need of medical aid. He will be financially ill-placed.

33. The Moon in the 9th: One with the Moon in the 9th house will have many friends, be endowed with comforts and food and drinks, be very famous, will combat his foes, be highly praised by virtuous men.

Notes: The native will be associated with philanthropic deeds. But his fortunes will not be stable in general. The middle part of his life will cause much fortunes. The native will have deep interest in language-studies.

If the Moon in the 9th is associated with malefic planets, the native will lose his parents as well as his fortunes.

34. The Moon in the 10th: One with the Moon in the 10th house will win the heart of the king. He will receive honours from his kinsfolk, be fond of guests, will please his preceptors (or elders) and be devoted to superior gods.

Notes: The native will be associated with many women, be very fortunate, will perform good deeds and will gain through his in-laws. His wealth will be subjected to sudden increases and decreases. In his 27th year, he will incur enmity with others on account of his ties with a widow.

The Moon in the 10th in union with a malefic planet or in an enemy’s sign will produce tuberculosis, lung disorders, professional misfortunes etc.

35. The Moon in the 11th: One with the Moon in the 11th house will be shrewd, will have many gains, be good-looking, fond of virtuous men, liberal and will eliminate his enemies.

Notes: The native will attain sudden fame after 50th year of his age. He will suppress the funds kept with him in trust by others, and will obtain progeny even in the advanced years of his life. He will hide his wealth from others’ eyes and be long-lived.

Also, he will have to clear the debts of his progeny.

The Moon in the 11th house along with a malefic, or in a malefic’s sign, will cause diseases.

36. The Moon in the 12th: One with the Moon in the 12th house will be troubled by diseases of blood (particularly high blood-pressure, or heart palpitation), will have many enemies, be short-lived and untruthful.

Notes: One will have a lot of mental worries, will incur disorders of phlegm, digestion and sight and will spend on religious affairs. He will have sexual weakness, will incur venereal diseases, be very sinful, addicted to vices and be unfriendly to his kinsfolk. It will be difficult for him to build up fortunes. His marital life will be bad. His 45th year will bring forth some danger to his life.

These are the effects of the Moon.

Effects and results of Mars in the 12 houses.

37. Mars in the Ascendant: One with Mars in the ascendant will have defects of bile and phlegm, be unsightly, weak, devoid of intelligence, will spend money on evil accounts and be ungrateful.

Notes: The native with Mars in the ascendant will be prone to disorders of health like lung problems, jaundice, dental decay and injuries. He may be endangered by weapons and fire. He may be separated from his people. He will not enjoy happiness, be ever troubled by sexual desires, and will be unhappy in his marital life. He will have a protruding navel and reddish palm.

If Mars in the ascendant is in an inimical sign, one will have limited progeny, be short-lived and will incur heart pains or colic disorders.

38. Mars in the 2nd: One with Mars in the 2nd house will be bereft of wealth, be inimical to people, be cruel in speech, of evil disposition, unimpactful and unfriendly.

Notes: One with Mars in the 2nd house will join bad men, will have many financial upsets, be disposed to make debts and will suffer grief on account of progeny and spouse. He will face obstacles to his education, be a gambler and a mineralogist.

39. Mars in the 3rd: One with Mars in the 3rd house will be free from sickness. Victory in any matter will be important for him. He will be endowed with royal honours, justly disposed, very affluent and will have a good deal of self-restraint.

Notes: The native having Mars in the 3rd house will be liable to breakage of bones and ear diseases. He will face loss of co-born, will enjoy various kinds of pleasures and will obtain a questionable spouse.
Mars in the 3rd house along with a node will cause addiction to prostitutes.

Mars in the 3rd house identical with Saturn’s sign (i.e. in Capricorn/Aquarius) will lead to abortion to spouse.

40. Mars in the 4th: One with Mars in the 4th house will have no happiness. His pride will be injured. Intelligence and kinsfolk will abandon him. He will be a spendthrift, lustful and a liar.

Notes: The native concerned will have many enemies. He will lose in litigations. His mother and wife will face health problems. There will be danger to his progeny as well.

Mars in the 4th house will cause many difficulties to father during the native’s 8th year of age.

Chamatkara Chintamani is emphatic that Mars in the 4th house counters even other planets’ benefic tendencies – maybe, this is somewhat over-described. One must remember that people having Mars in the 4th house, on the other hand, are liable to suffer serious mishaps in respect of their family happiness and marital life.

41. Mars in the 5th: One with Mars in the 5th house will not have progeny, be ever sinful and inquisitive of others’ affairs. He will be neither learned nor friendly.

Notes: The subject will be fond of eating abundantly. He will have setbacks in marital and financial matters. There will be a scar on the right side of his body, particularly leg. He will have illicit ties with women.

Should Mars be in the 5th house in union with the lord of the 8th house, the person will be childless and will adopt a child.

42. Mars in the 6th: One with Mars in the 6th house have no enemies. He will be chief among the men of his race, be channing in appearance, ever praised by virtuous men, modest and virtuous.

Notes: The native concerned will be quite libidinous. He will be capable of making up his losses without losing much time. He will be inauspicious for his mother and maternal uncle. His ancestral properties will be endangered. One of his sons will attain fame.

If Mars in the 6th house is in Gemini (for Capricorn ascendant) or in Virgo (for Aries ascendant), without a benefic association, the native will incur leprosy.

Mars in the sixth in aspect to a malefic planet will cause diseases of serious nature, Particularly disorders of the heart and blood, danger from weapons, fire, poison etc. and damage to bone, spine etc. There will also be the danger of surgery.

43. Mars in the 7th: One with Mars in the 7th house will seek residence in foreign countries (or distant places), will acquire a wicked spouse, be argumentative, will have a number of enemies, be fond of mean men and adventurous acts.

Notes: The person will further incur marital evils. His spouse will be of defying nature. He will be associated with widows and questionable Women. He will leave his birth place and re-settle elsewhere. His wife will be endangered through fire, poison, surgery and the like. If Mars in the 7th house be in a malefic’s sign and is associated with a malefic planet, the subject will be addicted to intoxicants and will do such acts which will involve him in troubles with the government.

44. Mars in the 8th: One with Mars in the 8th house will receive bodily injuries by weapons, “be devoid or any splendor, will seek patronage of an evil king, will earn good friends and be unkind and unfriendly.

Notes: One with Mars in the 8th will not enjoy good health. He will find no happiness in his marital life, will incur disorders of urine, blood, heart and danger from vehicles. He will only enjoy a medium lease of life and will prove inauspicious for his father.

45. Mars in the 9th: One with Mars in the 9th house will be ugly, will lose his kinsmen, will not enjoy fortunes, be devoid of conceit (Le. be humble), will experience bodily troubles and will have no intelligence.

Notes: The native concerned will be inauspicious for his father. His fortunes will often be chequered.

He will spend away his parental wealth, be a profligate and be humiliated by others. He will have a large family and be fond of learning.

If Mars in the 9th house is in Aries, Scorpio or within his exaltation space in Capricorn, one will be ill-related to an elderly woman.

46. Mars in the 10th: One with Mars in the 10th house will be interested in evil deeds, be highly intelligent, will incur calumny, be affectionate, ungrateful, devoid of kinsfolk and be unfruitful in his efforts.

Notes: Not really good effects have been attributed by our text for this otherwise excellent position of Mars in the 10th house. See what others rightly state in this regard.

The native will be liked by many and will be the best of his family members. He will make fortunes after the age of 28. His wealth will not easily decline but expand by his industriousness. He will enjoy paternal properties and self-earned lands etc. lie will be society well-related and will befriend high-ups.

On the dark side, however, Mars in the 10th will untimely eliminate the children of the native.

Mars in the 10th while the 10th lord is in strength will give a long lease of life to the native’s co-born and enviable fortunes to the native. Further, the native will be notably attentive in disposition and will honour his elders and preceptors.

Mars in the 10th in a benefic’s sign in relation to a benefic planet will bring forth Success in, as early as, the 18th year. Such a person will attain a high degree of Success and fame.

Mars in the 10th in a malefic’s sign and in relation to a malefic planet will cause huge obstacles to one’s work. The native will indulge in irreligious deeds as well.

Should Mars be in the 10th house along with the lords of the 9th and 10th, the native will attain the throne. That is, in modern days, he will occupy ministerial and such other unique positions.

47. Mars in the 11th: One with Mars in the 11th house will be happy with gains from royal sources. He will conquer his enemies, be honoured by his relatives, praiseworthy, virtuous and highly arrogant.

Notes: If Mars is in the 11th house, the subject will further be associated with great jobs and will earn a lot of fame. He will ever be gainful but will have strained terms with his kinsmen, He will lose his children or will not enjoy any happiness on account of them. He will be a profligate and will not have any older co-born.Mars in the 11th with two benefic planets will cause what is called Maha Raja Yoga, giving a position equal to that of an emperor. Further, as a result of this combination, the subject will gain through the wealth of his brothers and sisters.

Mars in the 11th house in union with the 4th lord will also grant a kingly position with authority.

48. Mars in the 12th: One with Mars  in the 12th house will have many expenses and many foes, be highly sinful, bitten by vices, will seek wealth and be devoid of righteousness.

Notes: The native will be bereft of wealth, or his efforts to gather wealth will fail. His mother will be endangered in his 27th year. He will cause harm to his spouse, be alleged for thefts and the like and be a harsh speaker.

He will face health problems relating to ears, blood, spleen and throat. Often, he will be endangered by accidents and injuries. He will be jocular in disposition and will have an eye on others’ wealth.

These’ are the effects for Mars.

Now effects for Mercury in the 12 houses.

49. Mercury in the Ascendant: One with Mercury in the ascendant will have many children, be arrogant, fond of religion, highly impactful, be not sinful, be endowed with excellent virtues and go well with the king.

Notes: The native having Mercury in the ascendant will incur obstacles to learning and marriage provided Mercury is well-placed.

He will attain fame, be skillful in Mantra . Sastra and mathematics, and be fond of artificial make-up. He will be jocular in disposition and will have an addiction for ease and indolence. He will have skills in other branches as well, viz. medicine,  law, religion etc. and will know many languages. He will profusely sweat. He will consume little but pure food, be very wicked, liberal and will sleep for long hours. Mercury joining Mars in a fiery sign ascending (Aries, Leo or Sagittarius) will cause dangerous diseases relating to Sweat and skin, apart from skin eruptions.

If Mercury in Pisces ascendant is in conjunction with Saturn or Mars or node, the native will have defects of left eye.
In this Yoga, Jupiter or the Sun Joining Mercury in Pisces ascedant will stall such a possibility.

Mercury in Pisces ascendant will deprive one of bed comforts and he will be a heterodox.

Mercury in the ascendant identical with a malefic’s sign or a foe’s sign and in union with a malefic or inimical planet will cause severe diseases including leprosy. This Yoga will further deny over-all happiness.

Mercury in the ascendant in a benefic’s sign and in relation to a benefic planet will grant knowledge of astrology but the person will incur enmity with good men, diseases of the eyes and will be involved in disputes with co-born in his 17th year. Further, as a result of this position, he will cheat his brothers and sisters. That is, this good Yoga has adverse contents as well.

An extremely well-placed Mercury in the ascendant, and with more and more benefic Vargas, will produce a child prodigy or one who will have clear memories of his past life.

50. Mercury in the 2nd: One with Mercury in the 2nd house will be exceedingly wealthy, will like his kinsfolk, be charming, will honour gods and Brahmins, be intelligent and will earn fame.

Notes: Further, the person will be learned in many branches, or be highly qualified in general. He will have a number of children, be very firm in his decisions and will enjoy abundant gains. He will never say no to help-seekers.

Classical authors compare one with an excellent Mercury in the 2nd house to Maha Vishnu in riches, to Brihaspati in intelligence, to Kalpa Vriksha (or the Celestial Boon-giver Tree) in granting others’ wishes, and to Veda Vyasa in learning. A practical concept behind this suggestion is that the native in question will be a person with wealth, learning, generosity and eminence.

Further, the native will be devoted to his father, be afraid of sinful and questionable deeds, and be very happy.

There are also authorities to state that Mercury in the 2nd house will cause loss of wealth through profligacy which is found to be quite true. Or the native will lavishly and foolishly spend his money

Mercury in the 2nd house in association with Jupiter will bless the person with knowledge of astrology and
mathematics.

Mercury in the 2nd house in debility or in malefic’s sign or in an inimical sign will cause speech defects and windy diseases like gastric troubles, rheumatism, arthritis and paralysis.

51. Mercury in the 3rd: One with Mercury in the 3rd house will earn fame, be immodest, will have many friends, be liked by women and devoid of illusion and chicanery.

Notes: Our text states that the person will be bereft of illusion and chicanery while Kalyana Varma states that the native will be quite cunning. The latter statement is found to be generally true.
Further, one will be industrious in nature but will not be close to his people. He will be always after money. This position of Mercury will not help a long lease of life.

The subject will enjoy all-round, happiness, will obtain progeny very soon after marriage and be endowed with immovable properties. He will be an expert writer and will manipulate skilfully to achieve his ends.

While some texts state that Mercury in the 3rd will deny co¬-born, many rightly say that there will be many brothers and sisters.

If Mercury in the 3rd is aspected by Mars or by Saturn, one’s sister will be childless.

52. Mercury in the 4th: One with Mercury in the 4th House will be greatly intelligent, physically strong, will gain from agriculture (or will have professional gains), be modest and will enjoy freedom from diseases and foes. He will torment others.

Notes: One with Mercury in the 4th will have trembling hands. He will enjoy happiness through his parents, but will not gain out of inheritances, be courageous, will have abundant financial gains after the age of 16 and will possess landed properties.

He will be a good adviser and his words will fetch respect. However, he will incur problems in respect of progeny. He will enjoy various kinds of wealth and learning.

53. Mercury in the 5th: One with Mercury in the 5th house will have a limited number of progeny, be weak, will resemble Yama – the Hindu god of death – (Le. will possess terrifying looks), be highly sinful and devoid of hunger and desires.

Notes: The native with Mercury in the 5th house will be a terror to his children. He will be inauspicious for his maternal kinsfolk but will enjoy happiness in respect of his mother. He will acquire a virtuous and learned spouse, be pure in heart and will have a lotus-like face.

There will also be loss of some children, possibly the first child (or the first pregnancy to spouse) may be endangered. The person will achieve skills in Mantra Sastra, astrology, and mathematics. His mother will be in danger in his 5th year or 26th year. He will lose his health gradually after his mid-youth.

lf the 5th lord is weak, as Mercury is in the 5th house, one will adopt a child.

54. Mercury in the 6th: One with Mercury in the 6th house will have many enemies, be of inimical disposition, fond of quarrels and meat, will not honour Brahmins, be ever anxious and troubled by sexual lust.

Notes: The native will further be highly skilful in arguments, litigations and the like. He will have knowledge of astrology, be inimical to his kinsfolk and will keep up his word.

He will face obstacles to his academic pursuits, honoured by high-ups, opinionated, a good writer and will achieve even the most difficult task.

This position of Mercury will lead to inimical terms with mother. The person will become famous after the age of 30.

Should Mercury be in the 6th with Saturn, Rahu or Ketu, one will suffer from cardiac arrest or related diseases and will be in trouble concerning his cousins.

If Mercury in the 6th is in a sign of Mars, skin and nervous diseases will trouble the subject.
Mercury in the 6th in retrogression will cause enmity with others, diseases and litigations.

55. Mercury in the 7th: One with Mercury in the 7th house will enjoy many pleasures, will have a chaste spouse, will not have deep desires, be helpful to others and be modest.

Notes: One with Mercury in the 7th house will enjoy a high degree of happiness concerning his mother. He will obtain a spouse who will be exceedingly learned and a scholar of repute.

His name and fame will spread all-over. He will enjoy conveyances and properties.

His disposition will be like that of a female and will be disposed to be trans-sexual in behaviour.

If Mercury in the 7th is in a benefic’s sign, one will marry in an excellent family.

56. Mercury in the 8th: One with Mercury in the 8th house will be assailable, of friendly disposition, will have phlegmatic and windy deficiencies, be emaciated, pale and will destroy his family.
Notes: One with Mercury in the 8th will become famous after 25th year of his age, be long-lived (provided the 8th lord is not weak), will possess landed properties, will have many children and be addicted to others’ women. His health will pose threat in respect of lungs and nerves. He will run the risk of government actions.
If Mercury is in the 8th with a malefic planet, his wealth will decline due to illicit connections with females.

Mercury in the 8th in debility or in an enemy’s sign and joining a malefic planet will reduce one’s life-span and the native will be ever after quenching sexual lust.

57. Mercury in the 9th: One with Mercury in the 9th house will be truthful, will cause happiness to others, will conquer his senses, be attached to virtuous men, industrious and resolute.
Notes: The person with Mercury as above will be wealthy, well-educated, happy and fortunate. He will have deep interest in Vedas (and related branches), Hatha Yoga, Religion, mathematics, languages and music. He will have many children.

Mercury in the 9th house in a malefic’s sign or in enemy’s sign or in debility along with malefic association will thwart one’s fortunes and will pose untimely danger to father; further, the person will hate ancient scriptures and will dishonour orthodoxy.

58. Mercury in the 10th: One with Mercury in the 10th house will possess a charming physique. He will. be fortunate, virtuous, rich with bed comforts, robes and conveyances, fond of women and justly disposed.

Notes: Mercury in the 10th house will further increase one’s income through various sources. The person will be wealthy by his own exertion, will enjoy happiness on account of his children and be an expert in legal matters. He will have eye problems as well. possibly between 18 and 27 years of age.

Further, the native will achieve a high degree of success in auspicious undertakings, be bold, will acquire superior conveyances, and be highly famous.

If Mercury in the 10th is in a malefic’s sign, an enemy’s sign or in combustion, one’s undertakings will be obstructed and he will be unorthodox.

59. Mercury in the 11th: One with Mercury in the 11th house will be good-looking, fond of poetry, splendorous, free from sickness, showy and skilful in carrying out royal orders.

Notes: The native with Mercury in the 11th will be well educated, wealthy and long-lived. He will manage people of various dispositions and will not incur any kind of difficulties in getting his children married. However, this position may not give a male issue, unless the 5th lord or Jupiter is favourably disposed. There is however an authority to state that such a native will beget a son after his 19th year (or a suitable year in the modern context).

He will enjoy limited carnal pleasures in marital life. This position of Mercury will stall one’s abdominal appetite.

There will be all-round progress in his life. He will gain through hidden wealth.

Further, if Mercury in the 11th joins Venus, there will be abundant conveyances and landed properties.

60. Mercury In the 12th: One With Mercury in the 12th house will be in the grip of acute poverty, interested in deriving material pleasures, subdued by his relatives, ugly and ill-disposed.

Notes: The native with Mercury in the 12th will face difficulties in education but will somehow manage those. He will often incur humiliation, will fail in keeping up his word, will perform sinful jobs, and will fall severely sick during the later part of his life. He will be well-disposed to help public causes.
Our text indicates poverty. In actual experience, one is found to be fairly rich with Mercury in the 12th house. In fact, there is another classical authority which states that the native will acquire immovable properties.

Those are the effects for Mercury.

Now the effects for Jupiter.

61. Jupiter in the Ascendant: One with Jupiter in the ascendant will have an attractive body, will enjoy prosperity and comforts, be kind in disposition, endowed with fame devoid of foes, will perform famous deeds and be very happy.

Notes: If Jupiter is in the ascendant which is either Sagittarius or Pisces, the native will be happy, wealthy, long-lived and highly educated. He will have special achievements in ancient disciplines like Vedas, astrology, Tantra and Mantra. If the ascendant is Cancer, containing Jupiter within his exaltation.

62. Jupiter in the 2nd: One with Jupiter in the 2nd house will-earn abundant wealth, be highly happy and will destroy sins (i.e. sinful deeds of others) and, foes. Others will, however, sin against him.

Notes: Some texts say that Jupiter in the 2nrt will not give any wealth. In practice, this is restricted only to ill-placed Jupiter. An unsullied and well-placed Jupiter in the 2nd house promotes one’s wealth.

The native with Jupiter in the 2nd house will be a sweet and tactful speaker. He will enjoy food comforts and happiness from progeny. Till marriage, his fortunes will be of a low order but will take rapidly progressive course after marriage. He will acquire a superior spouse and will enjoy a happy family life.

He will have some achievements in the fields of writing, literature, poetry etc. He will be like a preceptor (or a mentor) to others and will have knowledge of justice and politics.

Jupiter in the 2nd house related to a malefic planet or a eunuch planet will give only daughters.

If a malefic joins Jupiter in this house, the person will tell lies, be wicked in speech and will incur financial obstacles and reversals. His family life will also suffer great miseries.

Jupiter in the 2nd house in debility, or enemy’s sign, or a malefic’s sign, will make one addicted to into the person ousted from his caste. Futher, his dynasty willnot grow and he will be illicitly attached to others’ women.

63. Jupiter in the 3rd: One with Jupiter in the 3rd house will receive high honours, be intelligent, be a principal person among his family members, be very happy in life, and honoured by women. He will become, what can be called, a famous jewel of the earth.

Notes: Jupiter in the 3rd will promote the prosperity of elder and younger co-born. There are however chances of the native losing some of his younger co-born. He will never spend money on undeserving, causes.

The native will be happy in respect of his father. He will incur blemishes in marital life. So also concerning progeny.

Jupiter in the 3rd in union with a malefic planet will cause penury and irreligiousness.

64. Jupiter in the’ 4th: One with Jupiter in the 4th house will be happy, will earn royal favours, be fond of guests, be honoured by his kinsfolk and endowed with conveyances and seats (i.e. furniture).

Notes: One with Jupiter in the 4th house will be good at heart, will own landed properties, jewels etc. and be quite extraordinarily intelligent. He will have a long-living mother and will enjoy abundant gains through her medium. But he will not honour his mother, according to one particular authority. He will be fond of milk, sweets and other luxurious food and will cause miseries to his enemies. There will be grief to him on account of loss of progeny.

If Jupiter is in the 4th house as the 4th lord joins a malefic, or if Jupiter in the 4th house is with a malefic planet, one’s mother

65. Jupiter in the 5th: One with Jupiter in the 5th house will have many sons, be endowed with fame, intelligence, charm and will honour Brahmins and Gods.

Notes: One with Jupiter in the 5th house will enjoy a great deal of prosperity after the age of 28. Ka will procure a large amount of wealth and will enjoy unexpected fortunes. He will be a specialist in fields like Mantra, astrology and religious scriptures.

In regard to Jupiter in the 5th and progeny, different ancient views are as under:

– in Gemini as the 5th house: fortunes to the native, and happiness on account of children.

– in Leo as the 5th: grief on account of progeny.

– in Cancer as the 5th: a ‘number of children:

– in Scorpio as the 5th: grief concerning children, separation from them.

– in Sagittarius as the 5th – excellent children.
– in Capricorn Virgo as the 5th: denial of progeny, or grief on account of male children.

– in Pisces as the 5th – limited progeny (some indicate denial).

66. Jupiter in the 6th: One with Jupiter in the 6th house will have many enemies and many diseases, be interested in service in foreign (or distant) regions, be ungrateful and be a dunce.

Notes: The native with Jupiter in the 6th will incur abdominal disorders. His relatives will incur much progress. He will obtain grand-children. His, mother’s health will be quite poor. He will have knowledge of astrology.

Jupiter in the 6th with another strong benefic will keep one in good health. Jupiter in the 6th in Capricorn (for Leo ascendant) or in Aquarius (for Virgo ascendant) along with Rahu will give some highly dangerous and long-term diseases.

67. Jupiter in the 7th: One with Jupiter in the 7th house will be endowed with a beautiful Spouse. He will be intelligent and virtuous. He belongs to a famous family, be free from sinful acts, be truthful and will honour Brahmins and Gods.

Notes: “Suroopa Haaram” in the text should read as “Suroopa Daaram” indicating a beautiful spouse.

One with Jupiter in the 7th house will be well-educated but be ever in worries for something or the other. He will enjoy abundant gains and be akin to a “leader of learning”.

Jupiter’s position in the 7th house in an immovable sign is found to be badly telling upon one’s marriage. In case of other signs, Jupiter in the 7th in retrogression also proves a major set¬ back for marital happiness. It is only when Jupiter is strong and unrelated to a malefic that he is capable of protecting one’s marriage.
Jupiter in the 7th house, in general, joining Rahu, Ketu, Saturn or Mars will lead to a re-marriage or extra-marital relationship.

68. Jupiter in the 8th: One with Jupiter in the 8th house will not have intelligence, He will be highly wicked and will not have learning, wisdom, splendour and impact. He will deceive others.

Notes: The subject will further be endowed with a long lease of life. There is however an authority to state that he will be short-lived, which effect is not true.

One with Jupiter in the 8th house will be wealthy, be fond of Yogic discipline but will often suffer set-backs in respect of increasing his fortunes.

Jupiter in the 8th house joining a malefic planet will lead to illicit terms with females right from young age.

69. Jupiter in the 9th: One with Jupiter in the 9th house will be very righteous, be endowed with truthfulness, kindness, various kinds of wealth, beloved relatives and valour. He will show interest in virtuous men.

Notes: The native with Jupiter in the 9th house will be highly devoted to his father and to acts related to religion, temples and the like. His fortunes will not decline, but will be slow to pick up. He will be pure in heart and be a person of some unique achievements (“Siddha Puru$ha”). His father will enjoy longevity.
The native will be connected with well-placed persons. His health will always be good and he will enjoy happiness through his children.

70. Jupiter in the 10th: One with Jupiter in the 10th house will perform good deeds, be important among men, honoured by the king, lordly in status, will honour Brahmins and Gods, and be devoid of desires.

Notes: “Devoid of desires” as given in our text does not go well with related effects given in other texts for this position or” Jupiter. Rightly, according to others, the native will have an eye on others’ wealth and females.

The native will in addition obtain a great deal of progress in his life. He will enjoy ancestral inheritances. His parents will be long-lived. He will not enjoy much happiness through his progeny, unless Jupiter in the 10th is close to the meridian.

Any undertaking he commences will quickly flourish. His contribution to the society will be of a great order and last long. He will be associated with great men and great deeds. He will

71. Jupiter in the 11th: One with Jupiter in the 11th house will ever gain and will possess conveyances, food comforts, wealth, fame, a full-fledged “home” (lit. “palace” charming enough to steal one’s mind) and be dear to Women.
Notes: The subject with Jupiter in the 11th house will have a limited number of children. He will be highly intelligent and will enjoy protection from inimical activities. He will be knowledgeable in Mantras, healthy and long-lived but will harm his own kinsfolk.

If Jupiter in the 11th is retrograde or in a malefic’s sign, the native will suffer from severe health debacles which will be difficult to be contained.

If Jupiter in the 11th joins the Moon, one will gain under ground treasures.

72. Jupiter in the 12th: One with Jupiter in the 12th house will show contempt for others, be desirous of enjoying others’ wealth, very jealous, attached to sinful men, emaciated, ungrateful and will cheat others.

Notes: The native having Jupiter posited in the 12th in association with a malefic planet will lose his money to thieves and’ vices. He will suffer from disorders of privities and blood tubes. During childhood or early age, he may incur cardiac disorders. He will have knowledge of astrology and related subjects.

These are the effects for Jupiter.

Now effects for Venus.

73. Venus in the Ascendant: One with Venus in’ the ascendant Will have a well-built body, be interested in scriptures, open-hearted, charming in appearance, skilful in all (or many) arts, will have subdued foes and be modest.

Notes: The native will further be endowed with longevity and a high degree of learning. He will be associated with many females, will face childhood dangers, particularly from, animals, stones, wood etc.

He will have special interest in fine arts, literature, drama etc., be fond of cosmetics, ‘herbs and the like, will enjoy various pleasures of life and will gather a lot of wealth. He will be a believer of destiny, will live in a house beautified in artistic manner and be not over-enthusiastic in any matter.

Venus in the ascendant in a malefic’s sign, .or in debility, or with a malefic planet, will make one a: deceiver and will trouble him with venereal, urinary and phlegmatic disorders.

74. Venus in the 2nd: One with Venus in the 2nd house will possess a surprising amount of wealth, be fond of good men, will gain gold, pearls and robes and be free from diseases as well as sinful acts.

Notes: The native with Venus in the 2nd house will be a responsible house-holder and will be a very mature person. He will be a talented speaker, will enjoy comforts of family life, food and learning and will spend his money to help needy females in particular. He will gain through his spouse and in-laws and will be ever ready to help others. He will gain wealth through silver and lead and ever be boyish in disposition.

If Venus in the 2nd joins the Sun or the Moon, one will have problems relating to eyes. Venus joining Rahu will cause impediments in money matters. If he joins Mercury, the subject will be opulent.

75. Venus in the 3rd: One with Venus in the 3rd house will conquer his enemies, will have worthy progeny, be self -controlled, splendorous, extremely kind, will have an attractive (or handsome) body and be modest.

Notes: The person with Yenus in the 3rd will achieve all his undertakings with wisdom and luck. His co-born will prosper. He will be miserly in disposition, will incur disorders of eyes, be well-disposed to his co-born and will have notable achievements in music, writing and such other activities.

He will be highly concerned about his progeny and sister’s progeny but will not be happy concerning his spouse. He will cheat others, and be illicitly related to others’ women.

76. Venus in the 4th: One with Venus in the 4th house will be blessed with various kinds of comforts. He will be immune to diseases, will befriend virtuous men and honour gods and Brahmins.

Notes: One with Venus in the 4th house will live long. So also his mother. He will be wealthy, polite, well-read, highly respectable, and endowed with properties and conveyances. He will mix up with people of powerful positions and authority and will have two marriages and many children.

If Venus in the 4th is related to a malefic planet, his spouse will be endangered by fire or such sources of bad luck, and his marital happiness will be extremely upset.

77. Venus in the 5th: One with Venus in the 5th house will have many sons with varied dispositions who will at all times be endowed with significant speaking powers and much valour.

Notes: The native with Venus in the 5th will be ever youthful and very charitable. He will be an attraction to the members of opposite sex, will have many children, be a successful astrologer and will lose his eye-sight due to excessive enjoyment of pleasures. He will be very wealthy. His wife will be quite skilful a person.

78. Venus in the 6th: One with Venus in the 6th house will be ugly, childless, foolish, short-lived, short of intelligence and impure. He will have servants.
Notes: The person having Venus in the 6th will face delays in marriage and his marital life will cause him only unhappiness. His enemies will be, on the increase. He will be a spendthrift.

Should Venus be in the 6th in combustion or in an enemy’s sign, the native will be a highly learned person and will be highly skilful in all matters.

There is an ancient authority to state that Venus is auspicious in every manner if found in the 6th house irrespective of his positional dignity.

79. Venus in the 7th: One with Venus in the 7thhouse will be charming, will acquire a good spouse, be very truthful, very kind and ever praised by men of virtues.

Notes: Further, one’s marital life will cause him happiness. His spouse will contribute to the family’s growth. He will be attached to questionable women, be very learned and will enjoy abundant prosperity. He will obtain many sons and be a handsome person. With all these, there will miseries galore in his life.

If Venus in the 7th joins a malefic planet, or is with an enemy, the native’s spouse will die early. If there are two or more malefics in the 7th house, apart from Venus, one will have “marriage after marriage”. If these occupants are weak, there may be no marriage at all.

80. Venus in the 8th: One with Venus in the 8th house will be less truthful, disposed to settle down in foreign countries; troubled by vices, short-lived, discarded by kinsmen, will ever have enemies and will serve gods and Brahmins.

Notes: One with Venus in the 8th house will have a favourably disposed spouse, but she will incur unexpected danger or perennial illness. His prosperity will often be chequered.

During his 4th year, his mother will be endangered.

He will be highly charitable but will not have orthodox habits concerning food. He will eat meat, fish and the like. Though he will make wealth, he will be troubled by debts. He will incur inheritances and liabilities as well, from his ancestors.

When a classical axiom is half-quoted even by classical texts, there is a danger of losing the original concept. Thus, we have two different instructions that Venus in the 8th is good for longevity on the one hand, and will cause short-life on the other hand. A proper import of this aphorism in its wholesome form is: Venus in the 8th in a benefic’s sign and related to benefics or enjoying positional dignity will lead to a long lease of life. A weak Venus in the 8th in a malefic’s sign, or in a sign ruled by an enemy, and joining a malefic planet will reduce one’s life-span. A well-placed Venus in the 8th gives a life-span of 75 years.

81. Venus in the 9th: One with Venus in the 9th house will enjoy various kinds of fortunes, will abundantly gain, be highly proud very famous and will have subdued enemies.

Notes: The native having Venus in the 9th will have an attractive and notable physique. He will enjoy happiness concerning his marriage and children. He will be munificent, religious and will perform meditation, penance etc. He will earn wealth by his own hard work and will be a famous person in the society. His father will enjoy a long lease of life.

The native’s brother will have either two marriages or will suffer marital discord.
If Venus in the 9th is with a malefic planet or in a roalefic’s sign, one’s father will not be’ long-lived and will fate many difficulties.

Should Venus in the 9th be in debility or be with a debilitate planet, the person’s wealth and spouse will be destroyed.

Venus in the 9th house along with the lords of the 4th and 7th houses will bless the native with great fortunes, conveyances, jewellery etc.

82. Venus in the 10th: One with Venus in the 10th house will be very righteous, endowed with wealth gathered through fair means, rich in virtues, will have worthy progeny, be very splendorous and will have religious accomplishments.

Notes: One with Venus in the 10th house will perform many good deeds. He will have many sons and will enjoy a good status. He will be energetic like a great hero. “Even if in forests, he will live like a king”, so observes an authority.

While one version states that the native himself will be deaf, there is another to hint that his brother will be deaf. The latter version seems to be more reliable.

83. Venus in the 11th: One with Venus in the 11th house will have a very long life, be liberal, will have daughters, be endowed with royal honours, very famous and be a great man.

Notes: One with Venus in the 11th house will enjoy Various kinds of learning, landed properties and fortunes. He will be equal to Manmatha, the Hindu God of Love and Beauty. He will have illicit association with females. This position of Venus may lead to a second marriage.

The native will perform Vedic rituals like “Agnishtol11a Homa”.

84. Venus in the 12th: One with Venus in the 12th house will spend lavishly. His acts will not display any vaIour on his part. He will have daughters and be fierce in disposition. He will be devoid of wealth, virtues, mercy and humility.

Notes: The text stipulates no wealth for this position of Venus while a large section of exponents feels otherwise. In actual practice, Venus in the 12th is found good for riches in general.

The native will be ill during his childhood days and will later become thin-bodied. He will be egoistic and be ever after pleasures. His money will be spent on vices, and questionable and sinful acts. He will incur various kinds of diseases including kidney and eye disorders.

These effects are for Venus.

Now effects for Saturn.

85. Saturn in the Ascendant: One with Saturn in the ascendant will be very slow in actions, will join base men, be attached to committing sins, fierce in appearance and troubled by sickness. He will be untruthful and generally bad in disposition. . Notes: One with Saturn in the ascendant will have ‘some defect in the body, be lam and will lead a miserable life. He will be a frequent loser and be addicted to Vices. He will cur disorders of wind and phlegm (i.e. rheumatism, arthritis, paralysis, ear/lung problems etc.) and will not enjoy a sound health. He will look older than his age. He will have, many enemies, will have bad terms with his father and will incur professional debacles often. His marital life will be a source of unhappiness. His fortunes will not be appreciable. He will be jealous of others.

If Saturn is in the ascendant owned either by himself or by Jupiter, or in exaltation space in Libra, these malefic effects will not be felt. On the contrary, the native will be fortunate, long lived, wealthy, well placed, healthy etc.

86. Saturn in the 2nd: One with Saturn in the 2nd house will not have wealth but many enemies and many vices. He will be weak in constitution, pale and bereft of any progress.

Notes: One with Saturn in the 2nd house will be separated from his family, will have a re-marriage and will face many financial upheavals. He will acquire the habit of stealing; Will undergo abundant distress, be ugly-faced and will lose his money “‘due to vices. He will easily fall prey to others’ evil designs.

87. Saturn in the 3rd: One with Saturn in the 3rd house will be long-lived, be an expert in all ( or many) arts, be a satisfied soul and endowed with lordship and a strong physique. He will enjoy wealth and health.

Notes: The native having Saturn in the 3rd house will not enjoy general happiness due to jealousy. He will harm his co-born and will have a questionable history. An ungrateful person, he will be ever intent upon his own progress. He will be happy in regard to his spouse and children.

His old-age life will be pitiable if Saturn is weak and is in the 3rd house.

88. Saturn in the 4th: One with Saturn in the 4th house will not be (in general) happy. He will wander in distant lands, be humiliated, poor in regard to profession and abandoned by relatives.

Notes: Further, the native’s birth will bring forth evils to mother. He will not enjoy good terms with his mother. He will not enjoy financial happiness and will find difficulties in gathering wealth.

He will cause’ various kinds of grief to his Parents, be inimical to his co-born and kinsfolk and will not own properties. He will be brought by another female in place of mother. He will frequently change residence.
Retrograde Saturn in the 4th will lead one to a distant place and cause abundant grief. Further, there will be danger td the native’s wife and children.

Saturn with dignity in own sign as the 4th will give all-round auspicious effects and will give longevity to mother.

89. Saturn in the 5th: One with Saturn in the 5th house will have evil friends. He will not possess wealth and be not valorous. He will never enjoy happiness of any kind.

Notes: Saturn in the 5th Will cause huge debts, troubles from children, 10. of children and loss of wealth through securities and guarantees issued for others. He will have a questionable history, will indulge in illegal acts and will ever suffer from health disorders.

Saturn in the 5th in an enemy’s sign or together with an enemy will destroy all the children of the native and his wealth. Saturn in the 5th in Aquarius will give five children while in C8pric m there. will be three daughters.

90. Saturn in the 6th: One with Saturn in the 6th house will be free from foes, will win king’s favoursand be endowed with quality food, robes and drinks. He will be attached to his religion (or will perform his duties) and be very intelligent.

Notes: One with Saturn in the. 6th house will have limited number of relatives or will not be well-associated with them. His spouse Will not keep good health. He will be happy regarding children and will financially progress in abundance.

The native will be troubled by dead souls, ghosts and spirits. If Ketu joins Saturn in the 6th, these evils will be felt in a more and tore severe manner.

If Saturn in the 6th is in union with Mercury or with the lord of the 3rd house, or in a sign of Mercury, the person will be a writer of repute.

Saturn and Venus joining in the 6th will cause urinary and venereal disorders.
Saturn in retrogression in the 6th will be a source of severe diseases and litigations.

Saturn in .the 6th as the lord of the 8th will cause many evils, windy diseases, ulcers. etc.

Saturn joining Mars in the 6th house will stall the good effects of Raja Yogas and the person will fruitlessly move from place to place.

Saturn in the 6th in a sign of a malefic or of an inimical planet will give dangerous diseases and poverty to the native; his entire family will incur destruction.

91. Saturn in the 7th: One with Saturn in the 7th .house will have an evil spouse, be very intelligent, sinful, immodest and be bereft of good friends and of scriptural knowledge.

Notes: “Kudaararaktam” meaning “interested in his evil spouse” should better read as “Kudaara yuktam” to mean that he will have an evil spouse.

Saturn in the 7th in addition will upset one’s m felicity and the health of the spouse. He will not him self be endowed with sound health and wealth and will prove ominous for his mother. His academic pursuits will often be stalled.

He will always be in servitude and will not occupy good positions. His professional sphere will be subjected to serious reversals. He will be illicitly associated with women and will lose his fortunes on account of poor health, women and litigations.

92. Saturn in the 8th: One-with Saturn in the 8th house will be very lethargic and will register no impact on others. He will be troubled by disorders of blood, bereft of intelligence and be inquisitive of others’ affairs.

Notes: One with Saturn in the 8th house will be associated with Soodra woman (or a woman of 4th caste of the Hindu religion). He will have bad terms with his spouse, will disobey his parents, be addicted to prostitutes and will be endangered in the 35th year. He will have danger from diseases relating to blood, liver and rectum.

Saturn in the 8th in a sign of a benefic planet will give an obedient and affectionate, spouse and the native will be fortunate in many respects, will have knowledge of ancient disciplines, devoted to gods and Brahmins, will acquire prosperous progeny and will be endowed with longevity.

Saturn in an inimical sign or with a malefic or inimical planet will spoil one’s family happiness and give poverty and short life.

93. Saturn in the 9th: One with Saturn in the 9th house will abandon righteousness and will go against people. He will be envious of others, be deprived of wealth and intelligence, be highly irascible and will lose his happiness.

Notes: Further, his terms with his father will be quite strained. The native will wander from place to place. His co-born will lead difficult lives. He will have early loss of spouse and will take to spiritual path in the later part of his life. But there are chances of second marriage after the loss of first spouse.

Also, the person will lose his peace due to bad associations and fruitless efforts. He will be intoxicated due to ego.

Saturn in the 9th in own sign, or with other dignities, or with a benefic planet, will contribute to father’s longevity.

Saturn in the 9th in an enemy’s sign will produce untold and endless miseries and calamities.

94. Saturn in the 10th: One with Saturn in the 10th house will perform good deeds, will have a good spouse, be stable and very modest in disposition, be honoured by king and be very valorous.

Notes: One with Saturn in the 10th house will be a miser and will incur bilious disorders. He will not inherit paternal properties or will be troubled in respect of such properties. His success will be only in distant places where he will gather abundant wealth.

His off-spring will destroy his wealth and will forsake him. Saturn in the 10th in a benefic’s sign and associated with a benefic will grant success in profession. In other cases, he will lead to severe failures and debacles concerning profession.

95. Saturn in the 11th: One with Saturn in the 11th house will have manifold gains, will not have any desires, be interested in scriptures, will conquer enemies and be eulogized by men of virtues.

Notes: The native having Saturn in the 11th will enjoy abundant and indestructible wealth. He will be troubled on account of pre-marital and post-marital associations. His terms with elder co-born will not be good. He will gain landed properties. But he will face many impediments to build up his resources. He will have a special liking for cold stuff.

Saturn in the 11th in own sign, exaltation or in friendly sign will make one a great scholar and abundantly fortunate.

96. Saturn in the 12th: One with Saturn in the 12th house will be bald-headed, will spend in bad ways, adopt sinful methods, befriend evil men, be ever pitiable and will incur illnesses. He will not receive any good publicity, i.e. he will come in the adverse notice of others.

Notes: The subject will further waste his money on account of pleasures and enjoyments. He will have some bodily defects and poor eye-sight. He will often be confronted by professional debacles.

Saturn in the 12th house in union with a benefic planet will give wealth and happiness.

These ‘are effects for Saturn.

97. Rahu in the Ascendant: One with Rahu in the ascendant will be evil in thinking, be compatible to others, will
suffer from head-aches, be lustful, successful in arguments and
sickly.

Notes: If Rahu is found in the ascendant, the native will obtain dead children or his children will die in early years.

Rahu in union with a malefic planet in the ascendant will produce difficulties galore and the person will face early death.

Rahu in the ascendant which is Aries, Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn or Cancer will give great fortunes and longevity.

98. Rahu in the 2nd: One with Rahu in the 2nd house will be talkative, will promote strife, destroy his wealth and be poor. He will wander fruitlessly.

Notes: One having Rahu in the 2nd house will be dark in complexion, will incur grief on account of progeny, be poor and will face health disorders. He will earn wealth in dealings offish, meat and the like.

Rahu in the 2nd house with a malefic planet will give two spouses.

Rahu in the 2nd house in Sagittarius will give abundant wealth.

99. Rahu in the 3rd: One with Rahu in the 3rd house will combat his foes. He will in general acquire victory and fame. He will spend away his wealth to acquire happiness, will enjoy various pleasures and will lose his brothers and quadrupeds. He will be a successful wealth-gatherer and be valorous.

Notes: Rahu in the 3rd house will give abundant gains through oils, pulses and cereals. However the native may enjoy very strong a medium life-span only. There will be all-round happiness in his family. He will have strained terms with his co-born. His mother will have eye problems.

100. Hahu in the 4th: One with Rahu in the 4th house will lose all his happiness. He will not enjoy happiness through progeny and friends and be a great wanderer.

Notes: Further, with Rahu in the 4th house, the person will acquire various kinds of landed properties, ornaments etc. He will have two marriages. His mother will be long-lived. He will have only one son. HIS wife will be thin-bodied.101. Rahu in the 5th: One with Rahu in the 5th house will incur mental aberration, will lose his progeny, will have limited education, will suffer disorders of stomach, will wander much and will have numerous enemies.

Notes: The subject will further lose in gambling and speculations. He will incur health problems relating to movements of joints, neck and hip and will adopt a bad path of livelihood. There is also a possibility of one’s losing’ wealth and position due to governmental wrath.

If Rahu joins the Moon in the 5th, the native’s wealth and children will be destroyed.

102. Rahu in the 6th: One with Rahu in the 6th house will have diminished enemies, be with friends, will suffer danger from quadrupeds and pains of the waist, will join foreigners and be very strong.

Notes: The person will also enjoy abundant happiness and fortunes.

If Rahu is in the 6th house with the Moon, the native will be associated with a wealthy woman. But be himself not wealthy.

Rahu in the 6th with the Sun will cause many difficulties from the government.

103. Rahu in the 7th: One with Rahu in the 7th house will acquire a spouse who will be inimical, short-lived, fierce in appearance, irascible, belligerent and sickly.

Notes: The native will acquire two spouses out of whom the first one will face premature death and the second one will incur disorders of the liver. The subject will gain wealth through marriage and will have questionable terms with a widowed or
pregnant woman. The person’s wife will be a spendthrift and will be bent upon enjoying comforts at any cost.

The native will be involved in crimes if Rahu joins another malefic planet in the 7th house.

104. Rahu in the 8th: One with Rahu in the 8th house will be protected from evils (for life-span). He will suffer from secretive disorders and urinary problems, will have large testicles and will destroy his wealth.

Notes: There are different views concerning life-span when Rahu’s position in the 8th is discussed by ancients. Some attribute short life.

According to one specific authority, Rahu in the 8th in a benefic’s sign or with a benefic planet will give 40 years of life; if the 8th lord is also strong, life-span will be extended to 60; ill placed Rahu in the 8th will give severe diseases and kill the person during his 32nd year.

Rahu in the 8th is also found causing untimely and gruesome death of one’s progeny.

105. Rahu in the 9th: One with Rahu in the 9th house will have limited fortunes, will incur enmity with his brothers, be in the grip of poverty (or financial troubles), will experience various evils, will destroy his wealth, be undutiful, will have limited happiness and. incur enmity with his father.

Notes: With Rahu in the 9th, one’s being undutiful has wider implications. Such a native will neglect his religion’s teachings, will not do his duties for his parents and others, and will not follow the codes prescribed for a virtuous person. If the said Rahu is in Capricorn, Cancer, Virgo, Taurus or Aries as the 9th house, these evils will not be seen.

Further, the person will be associated with a Soodra woman. His father will not be well-disposed to him. He will prosper in distant regions only but not in his birth place.

106. Rahu in the 10th: One with Rahu in the 10th house will have all kinds of happiness, be successful in royal circles but will never be happy in respect of his father.

Notes: One with Rahu in the 10th house will face impediments, in performing final rites to his parents. He will be interested in poetics, be associated with a widowed female and will go on pilgrimages. He will often face hindrances in professional matters.

Our text stipulates all kinds of happiness in general. However, this will come to pass only when the 10th is one of Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Virgo and Capricorn.

107. Rahu in the 11th: One with Rabu in the 11th house will acquire all kinds of wealth. He will be happy, will receive various kinds of honours from many kings, be happy in respect of robes, gold and quadrupeds, be successful but indolent.

Notes: The native will enjoy abundant fortunes through his progeny. He will skilfully comment on ancient Sastras. He will himself reach superior heights. His terms with his co-born will be unpleasant. His mother will be endangered by poison (snakes, scorpions etc.) and windy disorders.

108. Rahu in the 12th: One with Rahu in the 12th house will have diseased eyes and injured feet. He will be cunning, be arrogant in speech, ‘wicked, fond of consuming liquor and be proud.

Notes: The native having Rahu in the 12th will often confront illnesses, grief and injuries. He will be ugly, will lose his money on wasteful expenditure, will earn disrepute in the society, will face troubles from government and will have questionable association with members of opposite sex. He will have limited number of children and his spouse will incur abortions. His earnings will be through unfair means.

Thus have been stated the effects for Rahu.

109. Ketu in the Ascendant: One with Ketu in the ascendant will promote quarrels. He will have fear from diseases and of exposure to danger therefrom, be inattentive (or distracted), be worried about spouse and others, highly excited and will incur physical pains and windy diseases.

Notes: The native with Ketu in the ascendant will be a liar, often unfortunate, will hate his co-born, will acquire daughters and be ever miserable. His prosperity will be hindered. He will be addicted to others’ women, be of questionable habits and will leave his native region.

He will further have marital problems and physical deficiency.

110. Ketu in the 2nd: One with Ketu in the 2nd house will face financial destruction, enmity with family members, worries from royal sources and facial diseases. When honoured, the person will speak of justice. Should Ketu be in own sign, or in the sign of a benefic, much happiness will come to pass.

Notes: Ketu’s own sign is treated as Sagittarius by some authorities which view is possibly acceptable. Thus, Ketu in Sagittarius ascendant, or in other cases with a benefic planet, will promote one’s happiness.

Scorpio, which is treated by some as own sign for Ketu, is also found to be favourable for Ketu’s position in general though Scorpio is not to be treated as Ketu’s own sign.

Further, Ketu in the ascendant in general will cause association with evil lot. The native will not enjoy a sound health and will suffer from dental disorders and lameness.

111. Ketu in the 3rd: One with Ketu in the 3rd house will eliminate enemies, be argumentative, will gain financially and win over even his friends. He will lose his intelligence (i.e. sometimes be unwise), incur troubles to his arIl1S and be agitated due to fear.

Notes: The native will in addition to the above effects be highly virtuous and be seen as a jewel of the society. He will achieve great tasks, be spiritual and be helpful to others. He will enjoy much wealth due to his own efforts.

112. Ketu in the 4th: One with Ketu in the 4th house will not see his mother happy. Never will he be happy in respect of his father or friends. He will be bereft of friends, will not stick to home for a long time and be ever agitated.

Notes: One with Ketu in the 4th will not enjoy mental peace, be disposed to cardiac and blood disorders and will discard his home and people. He will give up his education mid-way and will destroy ancestral wealth.

113. Ketu in the 5th: One with Ketu in the 5th house will be troubled by disorders of abdomen due to imbalances of phlegm and wind. His intelligence will decay. He will have limited progeny particularly limited sons. His gains will ever be delayed.

Notes: The native having Ketu in the 5th house in a 91alefic’s sign, or with a malefic planet will ever be intent upon going to distant places and be devoid of learning and wisdom. He will lame t on his own foolishness.

If Ketu is in the 5th in a benefic’s .sign, or with a benefic planet, the native will be highly intelligent, devoted to ancient disciplines and will perform good deeds. He will have special achievements in Meditation on Lord Ganesa.

114. Ketu in the 6th: One with Ketu in the 6th house will combat his enemies, be humiliated by maternal kinsfolk, will receive limited happiness from quadrupeds, be not enthusiastic but free from sickness.

Notes: “Freedom from sickness” for this position of Ketu is not tenable. A study of practical horoscopes will corroborate this line of my suggestion. The person will be a victim of some disease or the other on a long term basis. There is a specific authority to state that Ketu in the 6th house will produce diseases of the rectum and eyes.

Trouble from spirits and spinal disorders are also a clear possibility with this position of Ketu.

Further, one will lose on account of quadrupeds, landed properties and the like. He will have thievish tendencies as well.

115. Ketu in the 7th: One with Ketu in the 7th will wander (aimlessly), be agitated and will enjoy freedom from enemies or else will destroy them. In Scorpio as the 7th house, the planet will ever cause gains, troubles to spouse and expenses to the subject.

Notes: The translation is as per the verse in strict terms. However troubles to .spouse and expenses to the subject should not be attributed to Ketu in the 7th in Scorpio. These two should be for other signs and should be clubbed with general effects given above, excluding Scorpio. Thus while in Scorpio (and in Sagittarius), Ketuin the 7th house will give continuous gains. In other signs, he will protect one from enemies but will cause danger to spouse and expenses to the native.

His spouse will be a wicked person and will not allow the native live in peace.

116. Ketu in the 8th: One with Ketu in the 8th house will incur rectal disorders and financial obstacles through enemies when the sign concerned is one of Scorpio, Virgo and Gemini In case of other signs coinciding with the 8th house, the planet will give health but none of wealth and happiness.

Notes: The subject with Ketu in the in general will have an on others’ wives and wealth. He will be addicted to vices and sinful means.

117. Ketu in the 9th: One with Ketu in the 9th house will be bereft of righteousness, will visit pilgrim centres, gain fortunes through base men and incur grief on account of co-born. Further, he will suffer from pains of the arms and mock at penance and charitability.

Notes: The person will be a source of difficulties for father in childhood. He will be interested in others’ religion and will gain through Mlechchas (or non-Aryans). In practical horoscopes, Ketu in the 9th house is found to give a deep liking for penance, spiritualism, meditation etc. Hence, our text’s statement is strange. However, one with Ketu in the 9th will not be well-disposed to charities.

118. Ketu in the 10th: One with Ketu in the 10th house will not beget happiness from father, be himself unfortunate and will lose his mother early. He will be endangered by vehicles. In case of signs Libra and Virgo, this danger will be in a reduced measure.

Notes: The native will further incur disorders of the rectum, lungs and nose. He will serve Mlechcahs and be associated with questionable women.

119. Ketu in the 11th: One with Ketu in the 11th house will have good fortunes, abundant learning, be charming, will have good friends, be fond of good quality robes, be ever (physically) troubled, unfortunate in respect of progeny and will ever have gains.

Notes: The subject will be an impressive speaker, will enjoy limited pleasures and will incur abdominal disorders. He will be honoured by great men but will have an unfortunate daughter.

120. Ketu in the 12th: One with Ketu in the 12th house will have pains of ears and eyes, be kingly, a spendthrift, will lose his father early and be inauspicious for maternal uncles. His children will incur troubles of waist and rectum.

Notes: The person will destroy his ancestral properties. He will be “equal to the king in wealth”. There is an authority to state that one will be troubled by diseases of the heart, eyes and legs with Ketu in the 12th.

Those effects are for Ketu.

Now time-bound effects of Bhavas, as per the authority of Hillaja upto sloka 154.

Notes: Hillaja was a well-known astronomer of the remote past whose time period is however not known. He was also an astrological exponent of repute and the works, HUlaja Jataka, Hillaja Tajika (solar return horoscopy), Hillaja Graha Phala, and Hillaja Dipika are attributed to him. He was quoted by Punja.Raja also, vide Sambhu Hora Prakasa, chapter 14.

121.125. The Sun: The Sun will cause the following effects in the respective years of age.

In the ascendant – Evils in the 15th year.
In the 2nd house – Loss of wealth in the 7th year (to the family).
In the 3rd house – Gain of wealth in the 20th year.
In the 4th house – Grief in the 14th year.
In the 5th house – Danger to father in the 9th year.
In the 6th house – All kinds of wealth in the 23rd year.
In the 7th house – Danger to wife in the 34th year.
In the 8th house – Death of a female in the 10th year.
In the 9th house – Pilgrimage in the 10th year.
In the 10th house – Separation in the 19th year.
In the 11th house – Birth of a son in the 24th year.
In the 12th house – Danger in the 12th year.

These are the effects for the Sun.

126 – 131. The Moon: Now effects for the MO°!1 in the respective years of age.
In the ascendant – Disease in the 27th year.
In the 2nd house – Evils in the 27th year.
In the 3rd house – Gains through. relatives in the 5th year.
In the 4th house – Gain of a son in the 22nd year.
In the 5th house – Danger from fire in the 2nd year.
In the 6th house – Danger in the 6th year.
In the 7th house – Death of mother in the 15th year.
In the 8th house – Danger on 6th day or in 6th year due to fall from height.
In the 9th house – Pilgrimage in the 20th year.
In the 10th house – Gains in the 43rd year.
In the 11th house – Royal on our in the 20th year.
In the 12th house – Danger and evils in the 3rd year.

These are the effects for the, Moon.

132.137. Mars: Now effects for Mars in the respective years of age.

In the ascendant – Evils in the 5th year.
In the 2nd house – Loss of wealth in the 12th year.
In the 3rd house – Happiness to relatives in the 13th year.
In the 4th house – Danger to relatives in the 8th year.
In the 5th house – Danger to relatives in the 5th year.
In the 6th house – Gain of a son in the 26th year.
In the 7th house – Danger to wife in the 27th year.
In the 8th house – Danger in the 22nd year.
In the 9th house – Danger to father in the 14th year.
In the 10th house – Danger through weapon in the 27th year.
In the 11th house – Gain of wealth in the 4th year.
In the 12th house – Danger in the 25th year.

These are the effects for Mars.
138 – 142. Mercury: Now effects for Mercury in the respective years of age.

In the ascendant – Increase of splendour in the 10th year.
In the 2nd house – Loss of wealth in the 26th year.
In the 3rd house – Gain of a son in the 12th year.
In the 4th house – Gain of a son in the 22nd year.
In the 5th house – Danger to mother in the 26th year.
In the 6th house – Danger through foes in the 21st year.
In the 7th house – Gain of wife in the 17th year.
In the 8th house – Loss of wealth in the 14th year.
In the 9th house – Danger to mother in the 19th year.
In the 10th house – Gain of wealth in the 19th year.
In the 11th house – Gain of wealth in the 45th year.
In the 12th house – Danger to a female in the 12th year.
These are the effects for Mercury.

143 -148. Jupiter: Now effects for Jupiter in the respective years of age.

In the ascendant – Birth of child (in the family) in the 8th year.
In the 2nd house – Gain of wealth in the 39 year.
In the 3rd house – Union with friends in the 20th year.
In the 4th house – Gain of relatives and wealth in the 12th year.
In the 5th house – Danger to maternal uncle in the 7th year.
In the 6th house – Fear from foes in the 40th year.
In the 7th house – Gain of spouse in the 22nd year.
In the 8th house – Great diseases in the 31st year.
In the 9th house – Gains to father (year not mentioned).
In the 10th house – Results not mentioned.
In the 11th house – Gain of wealth both to the native and his father (year not mentioned).
In the 12th house – Heavy expenditure in the 25th year.

These are the effects for Jupiter.

149.154. Venus: Now effects for Venus in the respective years of age.

In the ascendant – Illicit connection in the 17th year.
In the 2nd house – Gain of wealth in the 6th year.
In the 3rd house – Pilgrimage in the 4th year.
In the 4th house – Happiness to relatives in the 4th year.
In the 5th house – Gains in the 5th year.
In the 6th house – Danger in the 41st year due to weapons.
In the 7th house – Marriage in the 14th year.
In the 8th house – Gain of wealth in 10th year through valour.
In the 9th house – Gain of wealth in the 15th year
In the 10th house – Results not mentioned.
In the 11th house – Much happiness in the 4th year.
In the 12th house – Gain of wealth in the 5th year.

Effects for Saturn, Rahu and Ketu should be understood in the same manner as for Mars.

These astonishing effects have been stated by Hillaja.

These are the effects for Bhava.

Bala Bhadra comments as under. Although there may be two, three or more births at one and the same time, results are different in each case. The basic reason for this is the different Avasthas or states of planets.

In one case, a benefic planet in the 5th house may destroy progeny while in another a malefic in the 5th house may give progeny. What is the reason for this? These are now stated. A benefic in Sayana Avastha or Nidra Avastha will destroy progeny. A malefic in the same state will cause progeny. Planets give effects according to such states or Avasthas only. That is why different results obtain in various (including superficially identical) cases.

Now narrated are these special effects, attributed to Lord Siva, as collected from Sanketa Kaumudi.(and reproduced in the work entitled Adbhuta Sagara.)

Notes: This whole portion concerning Avasthas, having 259 verses is attributed by the author to the work called Adbhuta Sagara.

Showing keen interest in the author’s remarks, I have with great difficulty procured a copy of Adbhuta Sagaram. To my utter disappointment, leave aside Avasthas, there is nothing in Adbhuta Sagaram relating to natal horoscopy. For that matter, astrology has been dealt with in the said text to the minimum extent possible! Only a couple of references to astrological aphorisms are found here and there.

There are firstly six different kinds of states for the planets. More important are another set of twelve Avasthas, viz. Sayan etc. which give striking effects.

In this chapter, the word “Bhava” additionally means Avastha.

155 – 156. Six Kinds of States: The workAdbhuta Sagara states as under. Once u.pon a time, Lord Siva had mentioned of six different kinds of states. All these are now written by me.

These are:

(a) Lajjita or bashful.
(b) Garvita or arrogant.
(c) Kshudhita or troubled by hunger.
(d) Trushita or thirsty.
(e) Mudita or delighted.
(f) Kshobhita or agitated.

Notes: Based on Lord Siva’s teachings, sage Parasara narrated these in his Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra, ch. 45 (Vol.1 of my English translation). The author of Sanketa Kaumudi followed the instructions of the sage to a great extent. However, there is different additional information in the present work as given by Bala Bhadra in respect of Sayanadi Avasthas. In fact, Sayanadi Avasthas are a great boon in astrological analysis.

157. Bashful State: A planet in the 5th house with Rahu, Ketu, the Sun, Saturn or Mars is said to be in Lajjita A vastha or bashful state.

158. Arrogant State: A planet in its exaltation sign or Moola Trikona sign is said to be in Garvita Avastha or arrogant state.

159. Hungry Planet: A planet in an inimical sign, or in aspect to or in conjunction with an inimical planet is said to be in Kshudhita A vastha or hungry state. Alternatively the planet can be in the company of Saturn.

160. Thirsty State: A planet in a watery sign in aspect to an inimical planet is said to be in Trushita Avastha or thirsty state.

Notes: Exclusion of benefic’s aspect could be found in Parasara Hora. That is, a benefic aspecting such a planet will free it from “thirst”

161. Delighted State: A planet occupying a friendly sign and being in the company of or in aspect to a friendly planet is said to be in Mudita A vastha or delighted state. Alternatively a planet in a friendly sign can be in the company of Jupiter.

162. Agitated State: A planet in the company of the Sun and in aspect to two or more malefics, one of whom is its enemy, is said to be in Kshobhita Avastha or agitated state.

163 . 164. Effects: Those houses that contain planets in hungry state (Kshudita) or agitated state (Kshobhita) will produce grief. This way, the concerned houses among the various ones should be detected to determine the strength and weakness thereof. Then the effects due should be declared by the wise.

165 – 169. (a) If a house attains a mixed nature with planets in favourable and unfavourable states as stated above, it will only yield mixed effects.

(b) If the 10th house is occupied by a bashful (Lajjita), thirsty (Trushita), hungry (Kshudita) or agitated (Kshobhita) planet, the native will incur grief (in respect of profession).

(c) If the 5th house is occupied by a planet in bashful (Lajjita) state, one’s progeny will die a premature death.

(d) If the 7th house is occupied by a planet in agitated (Kshobhita) state or thirsty (Trushita) state, his spouse will have an untimely end.

These truth-bearing statements were made by Lord Siva. This way, planets in the various houses should be understood and results foretold.

Notes: (a) Any planet in a specific Bhava will attain certain Avastha among Laijita etc. Favourable Avasthas will allow the planet deliver good effects concerning the Bhava it occupies. Unfavourable Avasthas will compel the planet to give unfavourable effects concerning the Bhava it is in. These A vasthas seem to affect the occupied house more, than the houses owned by a planet.

Favourable Avasthas are: Garvita, Mudita.
Unfavourable Avasthas: Laijita, Kshudita, Trushita and Kshobhita.

(b) For this position in the 10th house, utter poverty is also a part of the effects prescribed by others. That is a planet in the 10th in an unfavourable Avastha will lead to poverty and professional upsets.

(c) There are some more effects for specific Avasthas in general. These are as under:

1. Garuita Auastha: A planet in this Avastha will produce good effects like housing properties, superior position, skill in arts, wealth and professional gains.

2. Mudita Auastha: A planet in this Avastha will give happiness through wife, landed properties, association with men in high places, gold, wisdom, learning and success over foes.

3. Lajjita Auastha: A planet in this Avastha will cause dislike for good things, disregard for the Almighty, speaking evil words, loss of intelligence and loss of progeny.

4. Kshobhita Auastha: A planet in this Avastha will give tremendous poverty, miseries, financial upsets, loss through government and trouble to legs.

5. Kshudita Auastha: A planet in this Avastha will give miseries, downfall, grief, lack of physical felicity, trouble from enemies and financial obstacles.

6. Tushtita Auastha: A planet in this Avastha will cause involvement in unsocial deeds, loss of money through kith and kin, diseases caused by union with females, loss of honour and miseries due to bad men.

Yogi Adityanath was born Ajay Mohan Bisht. He was a mathematics graduate.

In his horoscope lagna lord Sun is placed in the highly auspicious 10th house of profession where he gets full digbala. Mercury which is his Dhana and Labhadhipati joins Sun and 7th kendra lord Saturn also joins them. This forms a very powerful Rajayoga.

His bhagyadhipati 9th lord Mars is conjunct with his highly auspicious 10th lord Venus in the 11th house of gains and this forms another great Rajayoga.

Venus and Mercury, his 10th and 11th lords are in each others houses and this exchange of planets causes a super powerful Rajayoga called Parivartana Rajayoga.

Auspicious 5th lord of seat of power Jupiter is strongly placed in his own 5th house of seat of power. He is being aspected by 9th and 10th lords Mars and Venus and this another dream of a Rajayoga.

Rahu is powerful in Makara.

It is these combinations which catapulted him to the UP Chief Minister’s post.

Bad 12th lord Moon in the 7th house of Marriage made him a confirmed bachelor.

In 1990 he joined Ayodhya Ram temple movement. He met head priest of Gorakhnath Math Mahant Avaidyanath and was influenced by him. Later he left home and became the disciple of Avaidyanath. Subsequently, he received the name ‘Yogi Adityanath’.

He joined the BJP in 1991.

He became Mahant or head priest of the Gorakhnath Math, in September 2014 when Avaidyanath died. and also succeeded Mahant Avaidyanath.

He has been elected to the Parliament from Gorakhpur in 1998. He was the youngest member of the 12th Lok Sabha at 26. He won the next 4 consicutive elections held in 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2014.

He became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on 19 March 2017.

170.171. Sayana & Other Avastas: Sayana, Upavesana, Netrapani, Prakasana, Gamanechcha, Gamana, Sabhaavaasa, Aagamana, Bhojana, Nrityalipsa, Kautuka and Nidra are another kind of 12 A vastas or states for the various planets (from the Sun through Ketu).

Notes: These twelve Avastas are known as “Sayanadi” Avastas, meaning “Sayana and other Avastas” to differentiate from other kinds of states.

The meanings and the order of these Avastas are as under:
1. Sayana – lying down, resting.
2. Upavesana (or Upavesa) – sitting.
3. Netrapani – a leading hand.
4. Prakasana (or Prakasa) – shining.
5. Gamanechcha – desirous of sexual union.
6.Gamana – going.
7.Sabhaavaasa (or Sabha) – remaining in an assembly.
8.Agamana – arriving.
9.Bhojana – food (i.e. eating).
10.Nrityalipsa – inflamed to (i.e. fond of) dance.
11. Kautuka – curious.
12. Nidra – sleeping.

Avastas at serial No.6 and 8 above should not be mixed up with each other for they are phonetically somewhat identical.

These Avastas are simple to calculate which are explained In the ensuing verses. Once these are properly known and wisely applied, predictions can be far more accurate. Particularly in respect of diseases, Avastas are one of the best possible sources to rely upon.

In fact these present slokas (from 170 to 177) are taken from Maharshi Parasra’s work, Brihat ParasaraHora Sastra, (chapter 45, vol. 1, English translation by R. Santhanam). But the sages words “Kathaamyaham” (meaning “I narrate “) have been altered by the source-book of Bala Bhadra, i.e. Sanketa Kaumudi as “Kathithaa Muni Pungavaih” meaning “great sages say so”.

Further, the Avasthas at 5, 6 and 8 of our present text are Gamanechcha, Gamana and Aagamana whereas in BPHS, these are Gamana (for Gamanechcha), Aagamana (for Gamana) and Aagama (for Aagamana). Since there is an error in Bala Bhadra’s quotation in the arrangement of names, these should be interchanged in understanding the effects when both these texts are correlated.

172 – 177. Method of Calculation: (a) Note the serial number of the Nakshatra (with reference to Asvini) occupied by a planet (for which Avasta is required). Multiply this by the respective serial number. of the planet (reckoned from Sun through Ketu). The resultant figure should be multiplied by the number of Navamsas covered by the planet (with reference to Aries’). To this figure add the sum total of the serial number of Janma Nakshatra (birth asterism counted from Asvini), serial umber of birth Ghatika (counted from sunrise, uninterrupted at sun set) and serial num r of the ascendant (counted from Aries). The ultimate sum should be divided by 12 and the remainder in the process will denote the Avasta position of the planet reckoned from Sayana Avasta.

(b) The remainder in the above process should be multiplied by itself to which should be added the figure denoted by the first letter of the (personal) name of the person (distinct from family title or surname). The resultant sum should be divided by 12. The remainder in this process should be increased by the relevant additament as noted below. Sun – 5, Moon – 2, Mars – 2, Mercury – 3, Jupiter – 5, Venus – 3, Saturn – 3, Rahu (and Ketu) – 4. The final figure be divided by 3. The planet’s Avastha is in the following sub-state according to the remainder being 1 = Drishti, 2 = Cheshta, and 0 = Vicheshta.

Notes: (a) Each kind of Avastha has its own importance. The present Sayanadi Avasthas lead to knowledge of subtle differences in effects when two nativities which are somewhat similar are under consideration. With every factor like birth ghati, Navamsa of a planet, Nakshat a position etc. changing, these differences will come out more explicitly in the open. These Avasthas have additional importance in deciding about the health conditions of a person.

A simple formula to remember Sayanadi Avastha calculation is given below.
{(S x P x N) + (A + G + R)} -:- 12

= Avastha of the planet.

In the above principle, “s” = serial number of the Nakshatra occupied by the planet for whom A vasthais needed (to be counted from Asvini); “P” = status ofthe planet counted from the Sun (i.e. Sun = 1, Moon = 2, Saturn = 7 etc. in the order of weekdays); “N” = Navamsa position of the planet (like 1st Navamsa, 2nd, 3rd etc. of the sign); “A” = Janma Nakshatra; “G” = ghati of birth from the sun-rise (uninterrupted at sun-set); and “R” = the ascendant’s order counted from Aries (i.e. Leo = 5, Libra = 7, so on so and so forth). Needless to mention that factors “A”, “G” and “R” are one and the same for calculation of A vastha of all the nine planets for a given horoscope. Whereas the factors “S”, “P” and “N” are variable from planet to planet.

Bala Bhadra has wrongly interpreted the word “Amsa” as degree instead of Navamsa in his following example. Amsa is variously used to mean N avamsa, degree, any of the 16 divisions specially Nadiamsa, Shashtiamsa etc.

Assume, we have to calculate Avastha for Mars, where the details are: Mars is in Aries 14° (5th Navamsa) in Bharani Nakshatra’s first quarter. Janma Nakshatra is Mrigasira. Birth at 16th ghatika, and the natal ascendant is Virgo.

So Mars is the 3rd planet in order from the Sun. Bharani occupied by Mars is the 2nd Nakshatra. Mrigasira is the 5th Nakshatra. Thus, the calculation is:

S=2 P=3 N=5
A = 5 G = 16 R = 6

Thus we have to proceed as under: {2 x 3x 5} = 30 = 30 + 9 + 16 + 6 =57. When divided by 12, the remainder is 9 indicating 9th Avastha, i. e. Bhojana Avastha for Mars.

Merely finding out a planet’s Avastha will not be of help. Its sub-state, (whether Vicheshta, Cheshta or Drishti) should be known for it has the final say on the Avastha. The sub-state should be known thus:

Stage 1: (Avastha Number x Avastha Number) + Value for the first syllable of personal name of the native. The resultant product be divide by 12. Call the remainder hereof as “R”.

Stage 2: Add to “R” the planetary additament as reflected in the present slokas (viz. Sun – 5, Moon – 2,.Mars – 2, Mercury – 3, Jupiter – 5, Venus – 3, Saturn – 3, Rahu (or Ketu) – 4). Divide this fmal sum by 3. If the remainder is 1, ,sub-state for that planet’s Avastha is Drishti; 2 = Cheshta and 0 = Vicheshta.

The first syllable values are not given in the original verses. These are supplied below for the benefit of the reader:
Bala Bhadra’s Example: (a) In the first paragraph, the authot” narrates the whole process which is as per our Notes given for slokas No. 172 – 177.

(b) The meaning of the example portion given by Bala Bhadra, vide paragraph 2 above is as under.

Assume the Sun (for whom Avasta is being calculated) is in I Makha Nakshatra. The serial order position of Makha (counted from Asvini) is 10. The Sun’s serial order position is 1. 10 multiplied by 1 is 10. The Sun placed in the sign Leo is in the 7th degree (a misinterpretation for “Navamsa” as stated earlier in the notes). So, 10 multiplied by 7 equals to 70. Birth star is Anuradha represented by 17. Birth is in the 45th ghatika and in Taurus ascendant (2). Hence 70 + 17 + 45 + 2 = 134. The figure 3 is divided by 12 which gives a remainder of 2. Hence the Sun is in the 2nd Avasta which is Upavesana.

Remainder 2 is to be multiplied by 2 which yields 4. The first alphabet of the person is “Ra” (as in “Rari”) which is valued at 5. This should be added to 4 above. The answer 9 is to be divided by 12. This leaves 9 itself as the remainder. The Sun’s constant additament is 5 and is to be added to 9 above. The resuitant figure, which is 14, is to be divided by 3. The remainder is 2. Hence the Sun is in the sub-state of Cheshta, in Upavesana Avasta.

178 . 179. If a planet is in the sub-state of “Drishti”, the results will be limited. In “Cheshta, the results will be full and in “Vicheshta” nil. In deciding the auspicious and inauspicious effects, a planet’s strength or weakness, as above, should be known. If the planet is exalted, it is specially strong, i.e. its effects due to Avastha will be specially notable.
Notes: After arriving at the Avasta concerned, these three sub-states should.be calculated.

Even if a planet indicates auspicious effects with a favourable Avasta, if it is in “Vicheshta” the same will not materialise. If it gets the sub-state of “Cheshta”, these auspicious effects will come to fore in full measure. “Drishti” restricts the auspicious effects.

With a favourable Avasta, if a planet is in exaltation, more auspicious effects will follow. In debility, good effects will get reduced.

If in debilitation, the bad effects of an unfavourable Avasta will increase. A planet in exaltation but with an unfavourable Avasta will be moderate.

A planet with bad indications due to a certain Avasta will suitably improve. In Cheshta, evil effects will be less. In Drishti, the bad effects will be clearly felt.

These are general guidelines while the effects of good and bad Avastas depend on houses also. Sometimes, a malefic with a bad Avasta and in dignity, can give excellent results due to a certain house. All these must be well remembered.

180 -182. Special Effects. 7th House: (a) A malefic in the 7th house in Nidra Avasta will produce auspicious effects concerning the 7th house. But if he is aspected by another malefic, there will be never good effects.

(b) In the same Avasta, a malefic planet in the 7th house which is an inimical sign will cause early death of all his spouses (in case of repeated marriages), provided it is aspected by an enemy. If the said malefic is in the process aspected by or conjoined with a benefic, the first spouse will in particular be endangered.

183 – 185. Special Effects. 5th house: (a) It will be auspicious for a malefic to be in the 5th house in Nidra or Sayana Avasta. There is no need for a second thought in this case.

(b) But if the said malefic in the 5th house in Nidra or Sayana Avasta is exalted, or in own sign, or in Moola trikona, the auspiciousness will doubtlessly be destroyed.

(c) A benefic in the 5th house in Nidra or Sayana Avasta and in aspect to another benefic, will surely cause untimely end of the first issue of the subject.

186 -189. Special Effects – 8th Bouse: (a) A malefic in the house of death, viz. the 8th house, in Nidra or Sayana Avasta will cause untimely end of the subject through royal punishment or enemies.

(b) A malefic in the 8th house in Nidra or Sayana Avasta with an aspect of a benefic, will bring about the said end in the river Ganges (i.e. through a sacred river).

(c) If the aspect is from a malefic, instead of a benefic, the end will occur by severance of head.

(d) Saturn, Mars or Rahu in the 8th house in Nidra or Sayana Avasta will also cause death by severance of head.

190 -192. S special Effects – 10th House: (a) A malefic in the 10th house in Sayana or Bhojana vasta will make the person wander all over the earth out of dire poverty.

(b) A benefic in the 10th house in Nidra or Gamana Avasta will cause various kinds of grief related to work.

(c) The Moon in the 10th house in Kautuka or Prakasana Avasta will bestow royal status, according to sages.
193-196. General: (a) The wise should thus analyse the effects of the various houses. This has been stated by sages who would declare auspicious and inauspicious effects only after evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the planets concerned.

(b) I now narrate the subtleties involved in Sayana and other Avastas. Benefics in Sayana and other Avastas will cause auspicious results concerning that particular house in which they are placed. Malefics in Bhojana and other Avastas will ever cause all-round destruction of the house concerned.

Notes: (a) In using this instruction, whatever has so far been stated should be well remembered including the dignities of the planets. Some guidelines are:
– the planet’s nature, being a malefic or a benefic;
– its particular Avasta;
– its status in a given sign;
– its general strength or weakness;
– its relation with its dipositor and associate by five-fold terms (Panchdha Sambandha).
– the aspect and association it enjoys; and
– the house involved.

(b) “Sayana and other Avastas” indicate the first 8 Avastas from Sayana through Aagamana. “BhoJana and other Avastas” denote the last 4 Avastas from Bhojana through Nidra.

197. The Sun in Sayana (Nidra) Avasta: One with the Sun in Sayana Avasta will suffer from indigestion, pains caused by bilious imbalances, morbid enlargement of the leg (or elephantiasis) and diseases of privaties.

Notes: There are much more additional information for effects of Avasthas of planets in Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra, chapter 45, vol. 1 which the reader may consult.

198. The Sun in Upavesana Avasta: One with the Sun in Upavesana Avasta will be an artisan, dark in complexion, be bereft of learning, grieved and engaged in others’ service.

Notes: “Silpi” also means a specialist on Vastu Sastra or ancient architecture which meaning
can also be taken in such cases.

199 – 200. The Sun in Netrapani Avasta: (a) One will be endowed with all kinds of happiness
if the Sun’ in Netrapanl Avasta occupies the 5th, 9th, 10th or 7th house.

(b) In other houses – than the 5th, 9th, 10th and 7th houses- this state will cause one to be cruel, mentally or physically frigid and suffer from disorders of sight. In addition to these, the person will be highly irascible and be contemptuous of others.

201- 202. The Sun in Prakasana Avasta: (a) One with the Sun in Prakasana Avasta will be meritorious, virtuous, wealthy, charitable, given to enjoyments, honourable, princely and be the lord of wealth.

(b) If the Sun in this Avasta is in the 5th or 7th house, the person’s first child will be endangered and he will be involved in quarrels.

203. The Sun in Gamana Avasta: One with the Sun in Gamana Avasta will live in foreign lands
(due to distress), will incur diseases of the sole, be addicted to excessive sleep, given to
fear and anger and be the meanest of men.

204 – 205. The Sun in Gamanechcha Avasta: (a) One with the Sun in Gamanechcha Avasta will be cruel, ill-disposed, skilful, hypocritic, miserly and interested in others’ wives.

(b) One with the Sun in this Avasta in the 7th or the 12th house will incur childlessness and possibly destruction of wealth due to divine wrath.

206. The Sun in Bhojana Avasta: One with the Sun in Bhojana Avasta in the 9th house will face, great obstacles in performing meritorious acts, without any doubt.

207. The Sun in Sabha Avasta: One with the Sun in Sabha Avasta will be virtuous, wealthy, interested in pursuing many branches of learning, will possess impressive eyes, be pure and eloquent in speech.

208. The Sun in Aagamana Avasta: One with the Sun in Aagamana Avasta will be agitated, grieved, will cause various kinds of grief to others, be foolish and unsightly but be rich.

209. The Sun in Bhojana Avasta: One with the Sun in Bhojana Avasta will be ever in grief, be addicted to meat eating and will incur disorders of head, ears and joints.

Notes: “Karma Rogi “shouldread as” Kqrna Rogi” denoting diseases of the ears. Ear disorders include deafness.

Disorders of head include brain diseases, madness etc. while joint diseases relate to waist, joints of hand, leg, neck etc.

210. The Sun in Nrityalipsa Avasta: One with the Sun in Nrityalipsa Avasta will be a scholar, be good-looking and will incur colic pains. He will be wealthy and virtuous.

211 – 214. The Sun in Kautuka A vasta: (a) One with the Sun in Kautuka Avasta in the 6th house will destroy all his foes but will himself be a fool.

(b) One with the Sun in this Avasta, in general, will be enthusiastic, will have many daughters, be liberal and given to enjoy pleasures. He will have two marriages, be garrulous, of injured body, will incur itch all over, be highly skilful, very irascible and be the best of men.

(c) The Sun in the 5th or 7th house in this Avasta will cause premature death of one’s first wife and first child.

215 – 216. The Sun in Nidra Avasta: One with the Sun in Nidra Avasta will suffer disorders of the genital organ, anus and intestines. He will particularly incur elephantiasis (or morbid enlargement of the leg). His eyes will be reddish with anger. He will ever live, in distant places, be grieved, in the grip of utter poverty and highly distressed. His first child will face untimely danger, or specially his spouse.

These are the effects for the Sun’s various Avastas.