Benefics for Ascendant

Sign

Aries

Most benefic

Benefic Mars, Jupiter,

Sun

Moon

Saturn

Malefic

Most malefic

Saturn ,Venus Mercury

Venus

Gemini

Venus, Saturn Mercury

Moon, Jupiter Sun, Mars

Cancer

Sun, Jupiter

Mars, Moon

Venus

Leo

Moon, jupiter

Mars, Sun

Virgo

Saturn

Libra

Venus, Mercury

Saturn

Scorpio

Mars, Sun

Moon, Jupiter Saturn

Mercury

Venus, Mercury

Sun

Moon, Mars

Taurus

Venus, Mercury Sun Sun, Jupit upiter er

Mercury,

Sun, Sun, Jupi Jupite terr

Capricorn Mercury

Venus, Saturn Sun, Mars

Pisces

Saturn,

Venus

Mercury

Mars, Jupiter,

Sun

Moon

Mercury, Saturn saturn Moon Moon,, Mars Mars

Moon, Mars Sun, Jupiter

Sagi Sagitt ttar ariu iusM sMar ars, s, Moon Moon

Aquarius

Jupiter

Saturn

Moon, Mars, Jupiter Mercury

Venus, Mercury Venus Moon, Jupiter Sun Saturn, Venus

Each of the Major period is further sub divided into nine sub periods. Each sub lord gives good or bad results depending on its relation with the Major lord and also the ascendant lord . If its relation with the major lord or the ascendant lord and the sub lord is adverse but the concerned planet itself  is a benefic then the results are neutral. If the relation between the Major lord and sub lord is Good and sub lord happens to be a benefic then the results are excellent. If both major and sub lords are adverse then the result will be very bad. In a bad Dasa and antara if the transit of Jupiter and Saturn are also adverse the result can be disastrous culminating in the death of native also.

Uttarashada is ruled by the Sun Planet

Exalted

Debilitated

Sun

10 Degrees Aries

10 Degrees Libra

Mo o n

03 Degrees Taurus

03 Degrees Scorpio

Mars

28 Degrees Capricorn

28 Degrees Cancer

Mercury

15 Degrees Virgo

15 Degrees Pisces

Jupiter

05 Degrees Cancer

05 Degrees Capricorn

Venus

27 Degrees Pisces

27 Degrees Virgo

Saturn

20 Libra

20 Degrees Aries

Rahu

20 Degrees Taurus

20 Degrees Scorpio

Ketu

20 Degrees Scorpio

20 Degrees Taurus

Planetary Lords of Nakshatras Each Nakshatra has a planetary lord used for Vimsottari Dasa and K.P. calculations. The years assigned to the signs are the Mahadasa durations of Vimsottari Dasa.  NAKSHATRAS

LORD

Aswini, Magha, Moola

Ketu

YEARS 7

Bharani, Poorvaphalguni, Poorvashadha Venus

20

Krittika, Uttaraphalguni, Uttarashadha

Sun

6

Rohini, Hasta, Sravana

Moon

10

Mrigasira, Chitra, Dhanista

Mars

7

Ardra, Swati, Satabhisha

Rahu

18

Punarvasu, Visakha, Poorvabhadra

Jupiter

16

Pushyami, Anuradha, Uttarabhadra

Saturn

19

Aslesha, Jyeshta, Revati

Mercury

17

Yoni There are 14 Yonis (animal symbols) in Vedic astrology. Details in the table below.  NAKSHATRAS

YONI

Aswini, Satabhisha

Horse

Swati, Hasta

Buffalo

Dhanista, Poorvabhadra

Lion

Bharani, Revati

Elephant

Krittika, Pushyami

Goat

Poorvashadha, Sravana

Monkey

Uttarashadha (Abhijit)

Mongoose

Rohini, Mrigasira

Serpent

Anuradha, Jyeshta

Deer  

Ardra, Moola

Dog

Punarvasu, Aslesha

Cat

Magha, Purvaphalguni

Rat

Chitra, Visakha

Tiger  

Uttaraphalguni, Uttarabhadra Cow

Gana There are 3 Ganas 1. Deva: Divine 2. Manuj: Human 3. Rakshas: Demon  Nakshatras assigned to the Ganas  NAKSHATRAS

GANA

Aswini, Mrigasira, Punarvasu, Pushyami, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Sravana, Revati

Deva

Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Poorvaphalguni, Uttaraphalguni, Poorvashadha, Uttarashadha, Poorvabhadra, Uttarabhadra

Manuj

Krittika, Aslesha, Magha, Chitra, Visakha, Jyeshta, Moola, Dhanista, Satabhisha

Rakshas

Nadi There are 3 Nadis 1. Adi: Vata 2. Madhya: Pitta 3. Antya: Kapha (or Shleshma)  Nakshatras assigned to the Nadis

 NAKSHATRAS

 NADI

Aswini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttaraphalguni, Hasta, Jyeshta, Moola, Satabhisha, Poorvabhadra

Adi (Vata)

Bharani, Mrigasira, Pushyami, Poorvaphalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Poorvashadha, Dhanista, Uttarabhadra

Madhya (Pitta)

Krittika, Rohini, Aslesha, Magha, Swati, Visakha, Uttarashadha, Sravana, Revati

Antya (Kapha)

Tara  NO.

TARA GROUP

 NAKSHATRAS

EFFECT

1

Janma

1, 10, 19

Benefic

2

Sampat

2, 11, 20

Prosperity

3

Vipat

3, 12, 21

Obstacles

4

Kshema

4, 13, 22

Gains

5

Pratyak

5, 14, 23

Destruction

6

Sadhaka

6, 15, 24

Success

7

Vadha

7, 16, 25

Destruction, Death

8

Mitra

8, 17, 26

Benefic

9

Parma Mitra

9, 18, 27

Prosperity

Special Nakshatras Special Nakshatras are  NAME OF NAKSHATRA

NUMBER 

Janma (birth)

1

Karmaksha

10

Sanghatika

16

Samudayika

18

Adhana

19

Vinasana

23

Jati

25

Desa

26

Abhisheka

27

Vimsottari Dasa Vimsottari Dasa is the most important Dasa of Vedic astrology. This Dasa is extensively described in Parasara Hora Shastra and is called the supreme Dasa of Vedic astrology (together with Kalachakra). It is a strange fact that some supreme classical texts (Saravali, Brihat Jataka) do not  mention this Dasa at all. Vimsottari is a Nakshatra Dasa that is based upon the position of the Moon in her Lunar  mansion. Each Nakshatra has a planet (or Node) as its lord. There are in total 9 lords. Each of the lords has a fixed period of influence. The total period is of 120 years. Calculation of Dasa balance is described in the chapter above. The basic rules for this Dasa are given in the next table. DASA LORD

DURATION (YEARS)

NAKSHATRAS

Sun

6

3, 12, 21

Moon

10

4, 13, 22

Mars

7

5, 14, 23

Rahu

18

6, 15, 24

Jupiter

16

7, 16, 25

Saturn

19

8, 17, 26

Mercury

17

9, 18, 27

Ketu

7

1, 10, 19

Venus

20

2, 11, 20

Sum

120

Subperiods

Antardasas are calculated according to the proportional values of the lords. Antardasas  begin with the lord of the major Dasa. Each lord has a propotional time of influence. Example: The Moon's Dasa is of 10 years. Each Antardasa contributes the same  proportional value as indicated by the portion of the Mahadasas.

So Moon/Moon will be of 10 * 10/120 years = 10 months. Moon/Mars will be of 10 * 7/120 years = 0 years 7 months, etc.

Interpretation of Vimsottari Dasa Each Dasa has several influences 1. The dignity of the Dasa/Antardasa lords in Rasi chart are of high importance. Their house positions must be regarded with care. 2. Navamsa position is important, too. Special aspects of life should be predicted from other Varga charts (like children from D7, siblings from D3). 3. The Mahadasa lord becomes Lagna for the time of the Dasa. Antardasas must be regarded relative to this Lagna. 4. Friendship and enmity of the Dasa and Antardasa lords are important. So inimical relation between Dasa and Antardasa lord can be inauspicious even if their house  positions and strengths are good (and vice versa). 5. Most events happen in appropiate Antardasas. Events indicated by Mahadasas are most likely to happen in appropiate Antardasas. 6. The natural character of the Dasa/Antardasa lords is not so important in Vimsottari Dasa (let's say 15%). 7. Combination of Dasas is important. So events indicated by Vimsottari will surely happen if Yogini and Kalachakra Dasas agree. 8. House and Nakshatra positions of running planets should be regarded, too. So Gochara and Sarvatobhadra can give valuable hints if (and when) events will come true.

Nakshatras-Poorvabhadrapada Poorvabhadrapada is ruled by Aja Ekapad, the one-footed serpent. This nakshatra spans from 20°-0' in Kumbha to 3°-20' in Meena.The symbol is a double-faced man.Poorvabhadrapada raises up our spiritual aspiration in life and takes us out of the domain of selfish behavior. This is a transformational nakshatra where they will sacrifice themselves for a higher cause, to make a difference in the world.

A person born in this Nakshatra has full control over his sense organs, is intelligent, an expert in all art forms, and destroys his enemies. Poorvabhadrapada born are risk takers and their charming personality often gets them out of tight spots. A person born in the first three quarters of this nakshatra has a slender, tall stature. Poorvabhadrapada born have set of principles in their life, which they like to follow under any circumstances. Poorvabhadrapada born are a very adaptable kind and can change themself  as the situation warrants. They spend money in the most proper way, avoiding any misuse of the same. Poorvabhadrapada born are engaged in the revenue collection department or in any capacity where cash transactions take place. Females born in this nakshatra have a well-balanced body and they will not extend their helping hand unless they are convinced fully that such kindness, sympathy and generosity are actually required. They are a little more practical minded when it comes to charity. Males born in this nakshatra can easily enjoy the respects and confidence of  others even if they are financially weak.Those born under this nakshatra could suffer from complaints like paralytic attacks, diabetes, gastric and abdominal problems.They are spiritual, unattached, helpful, unknown, patient, boasting, quarrelsome and famous.

Uttarashadha is ruled by the Universal Gods (Vishwe Deva). It is also know n as the "Universal Star".This nakshatra spans from 26°-40' in Dhanus to 10°-00' in Makara. Uttarashadha is introspective and penetrative and is concerned with intensiveness, the results of the latter being more permanent than the former. Uttaraashadha is the second  part of the Nakshatra Sagittarius.

Uttarashadha brings us to the summit of our power, sup port and recognition, not so much through our personal efforts but with the appropriate alliances and support of all the Gods. Uttarashadha born can be driven like a workaholic, extremely persistent when excited, but if they loose interest they become lazy, introspective, and not finish what they started. A strongly placed moon in the natal chart of some Uttarashadha born can give them a fair  complexion. The people born under this nakshatra do not trust others easily and it is only after spending considerable times with them that others can get an entry into the inner  circle of their friends.

The males born in this nakshatra are good mediators in any dispute. A good Mercury  placed in their natal chart can make them a good consultant or advisor in any field. They are usually preachers, respected, noble, boasting, of wavering mind and often short tempered.

Dasa Periods of Planets - Jupiter

Jupiter Dasa 16 years Jupiter Bukthi - 2 years 1 month 18 days Favorable news in office and promotion, good health, success in activities, pilgrimage, loss of wealth, failures unattachment in family and children.

Saturn Bukthi - 2year 6 months 12 days Misunderstanding in family and relations, failure in business, debts, court troubles, mental uneasiness, funeral ceremonies for others, evil ways and h abits, pain in foot or   joints.

Mercury Bukthi - 2 years 3 months 6 days Improvement in finance, auspicious ceremonies at home, expansion of business, favor  from superiors, mental activities in artistic lines, birth of a good child.

Kethu Bukthi - 1 months 6 days Sacrificing for the sake of others, change of living place, seperation from relations,  pilgrimage to holy places, loss in wealth, illness due to poison.

Venus Bukthi - 2 years 8 months Employement if unemployed, success or promotion in job or business, happiness at home, improvement in children's life, purchase of jewels especially in diamond, auspicious ceremonies at home, bad name and difficulties for women folk.

Sun Bukthi - 9 months 18days Increase in financial standard, favor from superiors, improvement in health, more pious and holy activities.

Moon Bukthi - 1 year 4 months Children become a source of happiness, marriage or birth of child, purchase or  acquisition of property, home comforts, name and fame, benefit in mental activities like writing.

Mars Bukthi - 11 months 6 days

Pilgrimage to holy temples, new ventures and wealth, loss due to robbery, difficulties in  job and displeasure with boss or authorities.

Rahu Bukthi - 2 years 4 months 24 days Loss and financial strain, some income from people in low standard, disease, anxiety to wife /spouse, mental tension.

Dasa Periods of Planets - Rahu

Rahu Dasa - 18 years Rahu Bukthi - 2 years 8 months 12 days Mental anxiety, ill health to wife or other members of family, transfer in the place of  work, bad name, poisonous bites, court troubles, leaving home and wandering. Jupiter Bukthi - 2 years 4 months 24 days Promotion in job, child birth or marriage, favorable atmosphere in office, good health,  pilgimage to holy places, litigations or court troubles are also likely. Saturn Bukthi -2year 10 months 6 days Generally a very unfavorable period, extreme difference of opinion between husband and wife if 7th bava or Venus is also bad, and even divorce, or seperation, diseases due to  pains in joints or excess wind, leaving to remote place. Mercury Bukthi - 2 years 6 months 18 days Marriage, promotion in the job or expansion of business, new circle of friends etc. In the second part, birth of child, vehicles, enjoyments in life, evil ways in enjoyments and illegal methods of earning. Kethu Bukthi - 1 year 18 days This is again a period of strain with disease, ill health due to some poison, wife will  become enemy, displeasure with superiors in office, loss of wealth, blame.

Venus Bukthi - 3 years This will be a better period than others. Purchase of vehicles, wife would be a source of  happiness, marriage if unmarried, or child birth, benefits like promotion, or other favor in the office, gain in agricultural holdings and general happiness. Some troubles from enemies and ill health are also likely. Sun Bukthi - 10 months 24days

Transfer in job or transfer in place of working, d isease due to excess heat, changing the  place of living, educational achievements and charity, mental worry and uneasiness will aslo prevail. Moon Bukthi - 1 year 6 months Condition of health changing, some kind of loss through wife, enjoyments in life, travels, sea travel also likely, financial improvements, gain in lands, death of relatives. Mars Bukthi - 1 year 18 days This is a period of test, indicates displeasure with officers, failure in court cases, loss through brothers or cousins, bad habits, severe mental agony and decrease of mental  power 

Dasa Periods of Planets - Venus Venus Dasa- 20 years Venus Bukthi - 3 years 4 months A general easiness will prevail in life conditions increase in finance, fame, birth of male child. Sun Bukthi - 1 year This is not so much a favorable period. General anxiety, troubles in family, quarrel, damage to property and wealth. Moon Bukthi - 1 year 8 months Gain through women, expansion of mental activity, vehicles, success in undertakings, intense devotion to God, nervous troubles due to excess sexual pleasure and troubles through women. Mars Bukthi - 1 year 2 months Increase of family holdings, marriage, wealth through women, materialistic outlook, diseases of eye or bile. Rahu Bukthi - 3 years Change of place of living, getting property by lottery or race or by unexpected ways, silent prayers, name and fame increasing. Jupiter Bukthi - 2 years 8 months

Help from persons in rank, patronage from wife and children , Royal honor and wealth. When Jupiter is in 6, 8, 12 houses there would be unnecessary travel, failures, general disgust in life. Saturn Bukthi - 3 years 2 months Disease due to evil habits, bad company, loss of health and money. Mercury Bukthi - 2 years 10 months Marriage, success in court affairs, increase in financial standards, children giving mental satisfaction, ailments in the body. Kethu Bukthi - 1 year 2 months Pilgrimage, worship, visiting saints, good education to children, danger from animals, weakness of body, anxiety but the end will be in happiness.

Kumbha (Aquarius) Rasi Very great saints and thinkers have been born in this house. Among the 12 signs of the zodiac this sign is attached to occult subjects. The people of this house will have unexpected travels. They have to face problems on the domestic front. Their friends influence them more than their relatives. They are generally idealists. If major planets favour this sign they have the potential to become ideal servants of humanity who contribute great knowledge and wisdom for the progress of mankind. The materialistic prosperity of these people are linked to their spiritual nature itself. If they lack spirituality, they are bound to become self-centered and unconcerned of the progress of humanity. Physically these people may suffer from the ailments connected with legs, teeth, eyes and ears. They may also suffer from lack of blood circulation. Good Dasas are of Ravi, Venus, Saturn and Rahu. Bad Dasas are that of Jupiter, Moon and Mars.

Rasis (Zodiac Houses) In Indian Astrology when a zodiac is divided into twelve equal parts, each such part has an extension of 30 degrees of arc. Such a division is called a sign or Rasi. There are 12 houses of Rasi's. No

Indian System of Houses

1

Mesha (21-March to 20-April )

2

Vrishaba (21-April to 20-May )

3

Mithuna (21-May to 20-June)

4

Karkata (21-June to 20-July)

5

Simha (21-July to 20-August)

6

Kanya (21-August to 20-September)

7

Tula (21-September to 20-October )

8

Vrischika (21-October to 20-November )

9

Dhanus (21-November to 20-December)

10

Makara (21-December to 20-January )

11

Kumbha (21-January to 20-February)

12

Meena (21-Februaryto 20-March)

Lords of Houses Each Rasi has a planet assigned to it as Lord of the House. No

Houses

Lord of House

1

Mesha

Kuja (Mars)

2

Vrishaba

Sukra (Venus)

3

Mithuna

Buddha (Mercury)

4

Karkata

Chandra (Moon)

5

Simha

Surya (Sun)

6

Kanya

Buddha (Mercury)

7

Tula

Sukra (Venus)

8

Vrischika

Kuja (Mars)

9

Dhanu

Guru (Jupiter)

10

Makara

Sani (Saturn)

11

Kumbha

Sani (Saturn)

12

Meena

Guru (Jupiter)

Exalted Houses Each planet has a point in the zodiac where it attains maximum strength. The houses where they have the maximum strength are called the houses of  exaltation. Planets and their exaltation houses (Uchacha) No

Planet

Exalted House

1

Ravi (Sun)

Mesha

2

Chandra (Moon)

Vrishaba

3

Kuja (Mars)

Makara

4

Budha (Mercury)

Kanya

5

Guru (Jupiter)

Karkata

6

Shukra (Venus)

Meena

7

Sani (Saturn)

Tula

Debilitated Houses

Each planet has a point in the zodiac where it has the minimum strength. The houses where the planets have the minimum strength are called the houses of debilitation. Planets and their debilitated houses No

Planet

Debilitated House

1

Ravi (Sun)

Tula

2

Chandra (Moon)

Vrischika

3

Kuja (Mars)

Karkata

4

Buddha (Mercury)

Meena

5

Guru (Jupiter)

Makara

6

Shukra (Venus)

Sukra

7

Sani (Saturn)

Mesha

Period of stay of Planets in each House Planet

Period of Stay

Sun

30 days

Moon

2 1/4 days

Mars

45 days

Mercury

30 days

Jupiter

1 year

Venus

30 days

Saturn

2 years & 6 months

Rahu

1 year & 6 months

Ketu

1 year & 6 months

Types of Houses Movable (Chara)

Fixed (Sthira)

Common (Dwiswabhava)

Mesha

Vrishaba

Mithuna

Karkata

Simha

Kanya

Tula

Vrischika

Dhanu

Makara

Kumbha

Meena

Grahas (Planets) & their significance In Hindu Astrology there are nine planets or Grahas. These include Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter,Sun, Moon,Saturn Rahu and Ketu, which are astronomical points formed where the moons orbit intersects the apparent path of the Sun around the earth. Each planet is considered to be having masculine, feminine or neutral characteristics as well . Grahas and their equivalents in Western Astrology Indian Grahas

Western Names

Sex

Ravi

Sun

Masculine

Chandra

Moon

Feminine

Kuja

Mars

Masculine

Budha

Mercury

Neutral

Guru

Jupiter

Masculine

Sukra

Venus

Feminine

Sani

Saturn

Neutral

Rahu

Dragon's Head

Feminine

Ketu

Dragon's Tail

Neutral

Rahu and Ketu The Moons apparent path intersects the ecliptic obliquely at two points called the nodes. The point where the Moon crosses the ecliptic from south to north is called the ascending node or Rahu, where it crosses the ecliptic from north to south is called descending node or Ketu. These two points are 180 degrees apart and their movement is constantly retrograde, meaning, against the normal direction of movement of planets. Rahu and Ketu are given special status and considered as planets in Indian astrology.But they are not included in Western Astrology. Rahu and Ketu take approximately eighteen years and ten days to complete one round of the zodiac . Grahas' Relationships Each planet or Graha considers another planet a s friend, enemy or equal. Some relationships are not mutual, for example, while one planet considers another as a friend, the second planet in turn may not see the first one as a friend. Mercury and Moon are examples. Grahas (Planets)

Friends

Equals

Enemies

Sun

Moon, Mars, Jupiter

Mercury

Venus, Saturn, Rahu

Moon

Sun, Mercury

Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn

Rahu

Mars

Sun, Moon, Jupiter

Venus, Saturn

Mercury, Rahu

Mercury

Sun, Venus, Rahu

Mars, Jupiter, Saturn,

Moon

Jupiter

Sun, Moon, Mars

Saturn, Rahu

Mercury, Venus

Venus

Mercury, Saturn, Rahu Jupiter, Mars

Sun, Moon

Saturn

Mercury, Venus, Rahu

Jupiter

Sun, Moon, Mars

Rahu

Mercury, Venus,Saturn Jupiter

Sun, Moon, Mars

Ketu

Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Rahu

Sun,Moon, Mars

Jupiter

Grahas And Gemstones Each graha (planet) of Indian astroogy has a gem stone associated with it. The nine stones corresponding to the nine planets are called the Navaratna group of stones

Planets

Gemstones

Image

Ravi (Sun)

Ruby

Chandra (Moon)

Pearl

Kuja (Mars)

Coral

Budha (Mercury)

Emerald

Guru (Jupiter)

Yellow Sapphire

Sukra (Venus)

Diamond

Sani (Saturn)

Blue Sapphire

Rahu (Dragon's Head)

Gomed

Ketu (Dragon's Tail)

Cat's Eye

.Grahas (Planets )& Associated Colors Grahas (Planets)

Colors

Ravi (Sun)

Red

Chandra (Moon)

White

Kuja (Mars)

Red

Budha (Mercury)

Green

Guru (Jupiter)

Yellow

Sukra (Venus)

White

Sani (Saturn)

Blue

Rahu (Dragon's head)

Smoke

Ketu (Dragon's Tail)

Smoke

Grahas (Planets) and their Respective Elements Graha (Planet)

Element

Mercury

Earth

Sun

Fire

Image

Image

Saturn

Air

Jupiter

Ethereal

Venus, Moon

Water

Grahas (Planets) & Associated Characters Character Ravi (Sun)

Chandra(Moon) Kuja (Mars) Budha(Mercury)

Color

Copper

White

Red

Green

Sex

Male

Female

Male

Eunuch

Element

Fire

Water

Fire

Earth

God

Agni

Varuna

Subramanya Vishnu

Metal

Copper

Gems

Gold

Brass

BodyPart

Bone

Blood

Marrow

Skin

Grains

Wheat

Paddy

Lentil

Greengram

Seasons

Summer

Winter

Summer

Autumn

Taste

Pungent

Salt

Acidity

Mixed

Residence

Place of  Worship

Springs

Fire

Playground

Character

Jupiter

Venus

Saturn

Color

Gold/Silver

White/Yellow

Blue/Black

Sex

Male

Female

Eunuch

Element

Ether

Water

Air

God

Indra

Indrani

Brahma

Metal

Silver

Diamond

Iron

Body Parts

Brain

Semen

Muscles

Grains

Bengalgram

Beans

Sesame

Seasons

Snow

Spring

All Seasons

Taste

Sweet

Sour

Astringent

Residence

Store-house

Bed-room

DustBin

KALASARPA YOGA

When all planets are between Rahu and Ketu this yoga is formed. Even though favorable planets are placed between them or in own house this has force. This is a bad yoga. Generally first half of life will be in struggles.