8. RETROGRESSION OF PLANETS (VAKRATHWA)
Generally all planets move from one Rasi to the other Rasi in clockwise direction
and Rahu and Kethu moving in anti-clockwise direction. Some times we see that
a planet, instead of moving in clockwise direction in the Zodiac seems to be
moving in anti-clockwise direction. Whenever a planet is moving in anti-clockwise
direction in the Zodiac, it is said to be in retrogression.
Sun and moon will never Retrograde
Rahu and Kethu are always in Retrogression.
8. RETRO-DIRECT MOTION
Whenever a planet assumes retrograde motion in a Zodiacal sign, continue to
move in anti-clockwise motion in that particular sign for some time, stops its anticlockwise
motion and returns to its original position with clockwise motion. Till
the planet returns to the exact longitude in degrees, minutes, seconds where from
it became retrograde, it is said to be retro-direct motion. It is only after it moves
clockwise from the exact location of retrogression that is said to be in direct
motion.
9. STATIONARY PLANETS (STAMBANA)
The planets seem to remain stationary for some time after being in motion. This
planetary condition is known as STAMBANA.
10. Generally the signs are counted clockwise from Mesha to Meena, in Rasi chart used
in Tamilnadu. The signs are counted anti-clockwise from Mesha to Meena in Rasi
Chart used in Andhra Pradesh and North India.
11. Rahu and Kethu will be moving always 180 deg opposite from each other in the
Zodiac. Mercury is always moving either in the same sign or 12th sign or 2nd sign from
Sun. It will never move away more than one sign either in the rear or in the front side
from Sun. Venus will be always moving between 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 11th or 12th sign from Sun. It
will never move away more than two signs either in the rear or in the front side from Sun.
12. Before making an attempt to predict, it is desirable to verify three or four past events
of the natives live. This will be of use to gauge the strength of the planets as well as the
correctness of the planetary position. In a way this will be helpful to correct the planetary
positions as Almanacs or Panchanga’s differ in giving planetary position.