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Translation ond Commentary By Dr. Gouri Shankar Kapoor

RANJAN PUBLICATIONS 16, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi-110002(INDIA)

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Bhrigu Sutras is the English translation ofthe bookBhrigu Sutram said to have beenwritten by Maharishi:Bhriguhimself. It is a forgotten but a very valuable ancient classic of Hindu PredictiveAstrologyin which are describedeffectsof the various planetsin the twelve housesof the horoscope,in a very simple, direct, Iucid, Iogical and meaningful manner. The learned author of this small but very useful work has delineated the effects of the planets in the various housesin accordancewith their significations and keeping in view the astrological nature, characteristics and functions ofthe planets, the aspectsthey receive,their conjunction with benefic or malefic planets and the fact whether they occupy their house of debilitation or exaltation, their own or enemy house and how the lord of the house under examination is disposed. The book gives very valuable hints on how to find the character of a native, his moral inclination, his fortunes and misfortunes in various walks of life. rlt also provides usefuI indications with regard to }ongevity and prosperity of the native, his parents, brothers and children. A study of the book will convince any emateur or professionalastrologer that it can enable him tc predict with accnracythe future of the native and to form an opinion as to how a planet is disposedin a particular nativity To make the book more useful and instructiFr exhaustive comrnentshave been addedto explain the mearung,intention, Iogic and relevanceof the various Sutras. Comrnentsare based on soundand recognisedprinciples of Hindu Astrology. In part I ofthe book are also given in suffrcient detail the astrological nature, inlluence, characteristics and functions of ali the planets and aisothe significations ofthe twelve houses.This information is intended to make the book self su-ffrcientand to enable the reader to comprehendthe effectsof the planets in various houses more easily. The comparative views expressedin this respect

are from highly respectedand acclaimed classical texts like Brihat Jatak, Phaldeepika, Saravali and Chamatkar Chintamani. Whenever necessary,relevant quotations from otherclassicaltextslike JatakaDesmarga, uttarakalamritaand Bhavarth Ratnakar have also been giJen. In almost all the chapters of the book, the author has indicatedoccrurenceof certain important eventsin the native,s life at specifiedages.This is a matter for verification by practical experience. I amgratefulto IWsRanjanpublications ofNew Delhi, (who have to their credit publications of numerous books of a very high standardon Hindu Astrology)for giving me an opportr_rnity to placebeforethe loversofAstrolory, the translation in English of this preciousgem of Hindu Astrolory, and a glimpse oitt sagacity and profound knowledge of our ancients. My efforts " will prove successfulonly if the readers find this attempt as useful and instructive.

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Part I Significations of planets and I{ouses Chopter I , Zdiac and the twelve signs, Astrological nature, influence, Characteristics,functions of Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu. Their signs oi exaltation and debilitation; their own signs; their ftiends, enemies and neutrals. Chapter II The significations of the twelve housesof the horoscope.The twelve houses termed as:Tanu, Dhana, Sahaja, Sukha, Suta, Ripu, Jaya, A;ru, Dharma, Karma, Labha and Vyaya according to their significance.

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Part II Bhrigu Sutram Chapter I Effects of Sun in the twelve houses. Dispositions when Sun inspite of being a malefic gives very beneficial results and gives rise to Raja yoga.Difference of effects when Sun is in own sign, sign of exaltation,enemy sign etc.

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Chopter II Effects of Moon in the twelve houses. Differencein effectsof Moon when positedin a house in different signs; differenceof effects of a waning and waxing Moon; dispositions when Moon producesRajayoga,differencein ' effects when Moon is in own sign, sign of exaltation, sign of debilitation etc.

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Chapter III Effects of Mars in the twelve houses.How a great malefic like Mars becomes a yogakaraka. Difference in effects of Mars in different houses when in own sign, sign of exaltation, sign of debilitation etc.

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Dispositions when Mars produces Ruchaka yogu, nhutta yoga and Raja yoga and their results. Specialyogasfbr sexual perversrons' Chapter N Effects of Mercury in the twelve houses' When a benefic MercurY can become a malefic' Difference in effects of Mercury in^ houses when in own sign, sign of Iif"i""t exaltation, debilitation etc' Dispositions when Mercury produces,Bhadra yoga, Amla yoga' Dhana yoga and Raj yoga and their results' Chopter V Effects of Jupiter in the twelve houses' Difference in effects of Jupiter in own sign' sign of exaltation, sign of debilitation etc' bispositions when Jupiter produces Hamsa yoeu,Amla voga, Dlran-aV9q?lkjg vogS-11.d iheir result.. fit"t lords bf 6th, 8th and 12th housesbecomeyoga karaka planets' Jupiter wt'en ii lord of the 3rd and 12th ;;J;;" houses.

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Chapter VI Effects of Venus in the twelve houses' Difference in effectsof Venus is in own sign' sign of exaltation,-lign of debilitation etc' Dispositions when-Venus producesMalavya yogl, Amla yoga, D-hanayoga and Raj -yoga Venus gives y-ogaeffects ltt"it ".t,itt.. ".ti when posited in the 6th and 12th houses'

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Chopter VII Effects of Saturn in the twelve houses' When a great malefrc like Saturn gives very benleficial results and functions as y'oga karaka planet. Saturn give-slong life when the 8th house' Effects of Saturn in p"*t.an own .tgn, sign of exaltation' sigrl of debilitat-ion etc-'Dispositions when Saturn produces Sasayoga,Dhana yoga and Rajyoga and their results'

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Chapter VILI Effects of Rahu and Ketu in the twelve houses.Cotito"ttty about the roles of Rahu and Ketu in a horolcope and different views in that regard'

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Infonnation about Planets andHouses

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The Zodiac,SignsandPlanets of various The work "Bhrigu Sutram" deals with the effects Before-taking up pru.,"i. i" lh" t*.lni houses of the horoscope' readers to have some [fru -uin work, it will be useful for the the signs Zodiac,the twelve parts of the Zodiac viz'' iL^"ifft" planets the of .nJtfr. qtulities characteristicsand significations chapter this In ; the signifrcationsof the twelve houies' ;.;;il Zodiac' signs and the i"" piopor" to give inio'matlon about the of the twelve houses will be given in The silnifi*tio.t. ;#;t.: the next chaPter.

The Zodiac the Earth' I!'*"t The Zodiac is a circle of spacesurrounding 15 degreeswide in be imagir,"d u, u b;il il the^heavensabout apparent path that is which the planets tr"u"r. It is the sun's parts, The zodiacalcircle is divided into twelve ;Jffi trr" of siqns "itipti.. space called ttre each part containing-thi'ty atgt"ut-of zodiacal di'tri.ion of the the Zodiac. Tho, u"ifr- i, o""" twelfth of celpstial .londegrees 30 containing is circle and is defineJ constitute t'he circle degrees 36 lnuut"ring gitude : 12 signs each trbvel planets "u.i the of the Zodia. o, aoo a"gr"".. r" itrir ciJe the other' in its own orbit, one outlying beyond (Mesha)' Taurus The twelve signs of the Zodiac are Aries (Kataka)' Leo (Simha)' Cancer (Vrishabh), Ce*ini itvtithuna), Libra iir,,rtu), scorpio (vrischika), sagittarius vr;;; 6ya), (Kumbha)' and Pisces (Dhanu), Capricorn iniuXu"u), Aquarius the planets travel which through (Meena).It is thesei;;l;;;iilt after another sign one through or transit fto* *est to .urt, loing a specific poss-esses sign nacn in their ord.erfrom A"1;;Fitce]s' exert Zodiac the around travel they influence. The planets also as in position tn"it separate nature and an influenc" ...oral,tft the Zodiac. l1

t2 Although accordingto modernAstrolory there are twelve pla_ nets viz., Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupitei, Venus, Su;;, R;,r, ]Vlars, Kejh1, IJranus, Neptune and pluio, ii"a" Ar;-l'W-;;.i;i", onlv the first nine' Each sign of the zodiac is ownei"by who is termed as its 'rure1. sun and Moon "-ii""", rule on. ,rd.u.r, viz., Leo and Cancer respectively.Mars, Mercury, l"prt"., ir""". and saturn rule two signs each.There is controversy about Rahu a3d Keth-uruling somesignsbut the fact is that theyfei;;;;;* planets do not own any signs but cast their influlnce u"..o.ding to signsin which they are placed,or lords of those.rg.r, ., ing to planets influencing them by aspect "....a_ or association. Mars rules Aries and Scorpio,Mercury Ge-in^i and Virgo, Jwit.. S"f,1_ tarius and pisces, Venus Taurus and iibra una S"t,rrn Cio ricorn and Aquarius.

PLAI,IETS trrrErR AsTRoLocrcAL NATLREAND rNFr,uENcEl Sun-The Father and Life Giver i-s_theking of the- solar kingdom. He is also called the of Stars,. Sun is about 98 -'illio' miles away from the Earth. He is the largelt amongst the planets. n. iiu_.J.. i, about 110 times that of Earth uia S"r, is nea.ly ZZ,fg,OOO mltes in circumference. 'Father

Being the centre of all life force and eners/ and the giver . of Prano, Sun is worshipped as Sun Coa. He is iliJ to the creator, the Brahma, with his to,r" fu.", to have ".*Jr"rrt ;'J;"y of all the four directions causing four seasons and the four elements.namely Fire, Earth, Air and Water. Westerners."tt ifr" Sun, Apollo. The Sun takes exactly one year to go round the ecliptic. It has only the direct motion. It is never'retrograde. According to hindu Astrology Sun is the soul of Kalpurusha __ (The Moon is his mind, M-eyuV his speech,Uars his si*rgtf,, Jupiter his knowledge and hapiiness,-dnus his desire or list, Saturn his misery). all living beings Sun representsthe positive .Fol and primal front whereas the Moon represents the negative influence. Sun is constructive and creative, Moon is preserving and formative.

13 Sun is the father, Moon is the mother. The Sun and Moon are considered sovereigns.Jupiter and Venus are ministers. Mercury is the young prince. Mars is the commander-in-chiefand Saturn is the servant. Sun is the king and the Moon is the queen. Sun and Moon are also considered luminaries. People with Sun as the ruling planet will have honey coloured eyes. The face will be large and round. The stature will be average.The hair and the colour of the body will have a light shade. Sun rules the direction East and "Grishma" Rithu (Summer season). In the birth chart Sun represents the father of the native. In the woman's chart Sun indicates her husband (There is another schoolof thought that Jupiter representsthe husband in a female,s chart). In service Sun shows the administrative head or Government. The Sun offers us the power of resistance and vitality. He gov€rnsthe breath of life. He rules our consciousness and denorcs the individuality. He gives the force and self will and makes one determined and decisive. The Sun in nature is hot, dry, masculineand life giving. He possessesthe power of absorbtion of the nature and influence of any planet within an orb of 8tn degreesof his conjunction. Sun representshealth, the vital principle,generalprosperity and high office, positions of rank and title, government affairs and officials,new undertakings, publicity, popularity, superior or proud and haughty persons. Sun governs the sides, upper portion of the back, heart, right eye of the male and left eye of the female. His day is Sunday, metal gold and colour orange. If he is not hampered by unfavourable disposition or malefic aspects or associationand is dignified.by position in the horoscope,Sun bestows a nature which is ambitious, proud, magnanimous, frank, generous,humane, firm and honourable.Men ruled by the Sun aspire to positions of rulership and by their earnest nature inspire others with a respect for their abilities, so they usually attain positions of trust, responsibility and honour where they are perfectly at home and capable of practical execution to a very satisfactory degree.

t4 If the Sun at birth is unfavourably placed and is otherwise undignified, the native is inclined to be too forceful, lordly, domineering, positively arrogant and eitravagant, inclining also to sicknessof a feverish inflammatory native, eye aftliction and heart disordersas well as loss of position,credit or esteemdue to impulsiveness of these natives. The Sun's gems are diamond and ruby. Sun owns Leo. He is exalted in Aries and debilitated in Libra. 10 degreesof Aries is highest exaltation point and 10 degreesof Libra is his lowest debilitation point. Initial 20 degreesportion of Leo is his Mooltrikona and the remaining 10 degrees is Swakshetra. The Sun's friends are Moon, Mars and Jupiter. Venus and Saturn are his enemies. Mercury is neutral to him.

Moon-the

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Moon is the planet nearest to the Earth. It is the only planet in the solar system which revolves round the Earth. The Sun is the generator of power whereas Moon is conductor of power lent by the Sun. Mooir shines only by the reflected light of the Sun. The distancebetween the Earth and Moon is approximately 2,38,000miles. The Sun gives the spirit and life to all planets and Moon rules the lives of the beings on Earth. Sun represents individuality whereas Moon shows one's personality. Moon also represents mother if a person is born at night. Moon is feminine. Hence the person under the rulership of Moon becomestimid, vacillating receptive and convertible. Moon governs the impregnation, conception,birth of child, the animal instinct the union and the embryo. It also rules the infant stage of a person and it has powerful influence on their lives. Afflicted Moon at the time of birth causes ailments frequently and does nof allow to have proper growth. Natives ruled by Moon generally have white complexionand charming eyes.They are plumpy and of short stature. They walk with a rolling gait. Moon's influence is said to be cold, moist, phlegmatic and feminine. She is fruitful and convertible in nature according to her position in the chart and her aspectsand location in the zodiac (by sign) at that time. Her proximity to the Earth and rapidity of motion render her a powerful signifrcator in all branches of

l5 astrolory. she makes a complete transit of the zodiac (i.e. all the signs) every 27 days, 7 hours and 43 minutes' She rules liquids, fresh water, milk, public commodities like groceries, frsh, drinks etc., also sailing, brewing, nursing and Iemales generally. Moon influences the growth of all plant life. She goveins the brain, breasts, left eye of the male and right oi the female. Her day is Monday, metal silver, colour white; "y" pearl and other white stones. gem People ruled by Moon are usually sensitive, emotional and domesticated,possessinga love for home and kindred. They have a goodmemory. Having a fertile imagination and being also very conscientious,they meet with many ups and downs in life' They are quite receptive and mediumistic and frequently possessmusical talent. They like water and natural beauty. If the Moon is not favourably disposed,the natives rhay be either too easygoing and given to self gratification and over indulgencein eating, drinking or pleasure' or are too changeable,negative and uncertain. Personfuled by Moon do well as nurses, cooks,confectioners, grocers,gardeners,matrons, dealers in liquids, stewards, clerks, companionsand in other occupationsof a common,public or fluctuating nature. Waxing Moon is considered a benefic and waning Moon a malefic. Moon owns Cancer. She is exalted in Taurus and debilitated in Scorpio. Her highest exaltation point is 3 degrees of Taurus and the lowest debilitation point is 3 degreesof Scorpio.The first 3 degreesof Taurus constitute Moon's exaltation portion and the ru-aittittg 2? degrees portion is her Mooltrikona. The whole of Cancer is her swakshetra.

Mars-The

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and Courage

Mars is one of the outer planets. It is nearer to the Earth than any of the other outer planets like Jupiter, Saturn etc. Mars is smaller than Earth and its diameter is around 4,200 miles. According to mythological beliefs Mars is said to be the deity of Buddhists and the God of Romans. He is the God of war and also of hunting. Mars (or Aries in Greek, Artos in Eryptian, Angarka, Magnala, Kuja is Sanskrit ) is said to be the son of Jupiter. According to Hindu beliefs Mars is said to be the son of

l5 the Earth and is calletl Bhumi-putra. He is the God of dispure, destruction and war. lVlarsis a dry, fiery planet, masculine by nature. Mars has much to do with one's ambition and desirei. Mars symbolises the sensesand rules the animal instinct in man. Generauy Mars is treated as a malefic planet. If Mars is not afflicted, he gives selfconfidence,endurance, impulse for all ventures and heroic deeds,strength, courage,combativeness,sharp wit, faculty to argue, go ahead spirit et"c.'Mars bestowsthe nature with quick -ental u.tir.ity and extraordinary muscular strength, great organising ability, power for practical execution, independent spirit, force of character, strong determination, ambition to come out successfulin the mater]ial freld inspite of any opposition,and aboveall, leadership in all pursuits. If Mars is weak and aftlicted in a horoscope,the native will be rash, will lose temper quickly, wil be foor-hardyand also quar.-ay relsome. He will use brute force to settre his uffurrc and become a drug addict. He may turn out to be the worst type of sexualist and satisfy his sexual urges in novel ways. Peopleborn with Mars as their ruling pranet will have white complexion with 4 shade of red. Thenative will be tall and muscular.Their eyes will be round. Their waists will be narrow. Mars is the chief governor for brothers and landed property. His colour is red-gems, coral, ruby, and all red .to*r_ auy Tuesday. Mars governsthe sex organs,bladder,muscular system,head, face, Ieft ear and sense of taste; also cuts, burns, ..lldr, eic. He rules copper, gold, iron and steel, surgery, chemistry, military matters and wars, policemen,surgeons,dentists, butcirers, those of quick temper and reddish complexion. Being averse to dictatorship, personsinfluenced by Mars usuary nria tne uest oullet for their special ability when in business for themselves or in positions when they can direct the work of others. Being tuitu inventive and mechanicar,they becomegood designp.r, b-,.iid"., and managers and usually make their *uy to the front in what_ ever they undertake. Mars owns Aries and Scorpio. He is exalted in Capricorn, the highest exaltation point being 2g degrees oi tr.,ui .-rgn--H" is debilitated in cancer, the loweit debiiltation poi"i ["i"g zg 'ir

T7 degreesof that sign. The first 12 degreesportion of Aries is his Mooltrikona and the rest is his Swakshetra.The whole of Sco4iio is also his Swakshetra. Sun, Moon and Jupiter are friends of Mars. Mercury is his enemy. Venus and Saturn are neutral to him.

Mercury-The

Messenger of Gods

Amongst all the planets Mercury is nearestto Sun. It revolves round the Sun in 88 days. lts diameter is nearly 3,200 miles. Mythologically Mercury was known as Thoth, Hermes and "The Messenger of Gods". It was usually portrayed as a youth, flying with wings at his heels, bearing a cadaceusmade of olive wood about which were twined serpents, the rod being surmounted with a pair of wings. This symbol representsthe essential qualities of the planet, duality, speedand wisdom.According to Hindu mytholory Mercury is said to be the son of Moon.Mercurial people generally have a youthful appearance The influence of the planet Mercury is neutral, dualistic,.cold, moist, sexlessand convertible. He gives favourable results when he is in good association and receives benefic aspects.Mercury can rarely be seen with naked eye as he is never more rnan 28 degreesfrom the Sun. When he is within 8ra degreesof the Sun, he is treated as combust or burnt up and losesgreat deal ofits ability. His influence is best when leaving the Sun. Mercury rules that part of the intellect which is suscdptible to cultivation through study, precept, observationand imitation. Mercury influencesthe nervoussystem,solarplexus,bowels,arms, mouth, tongue, sense of sight, perception, understanding, interpretation and expression.He dealswith travelling, teaching, clerkship, speaking writing, printing, publishing, literature, stationery, secretaries,book-keeping,correspondence,mailing etc. His day is Wednesday and his metal is liquid metal or quick silver. IIis colour is green and his gem is Emerald. If Mercury is well placed in the horoscope,the natives make good linguists, orators, writers, reporters,.teachers, secretaries, accountants,etc., being fully capableof maintaining any position where adaptability, dexterity, perception, skill, quick wit, imagination and goodmemory are required. They usually conducttheir work in an orderly, methodical, systematic and handy manner being adept at simplifying arrangements.

l8 Mercrrry shows the type of mentality one is endowed with, as he governsthe reaction to one's senseand impressions.Being an intellectual planet, the Mercurian is highly intelligent, ingenious and analytical. He will grasp the subjects'very quickly. He gives the native retentive power and reproductive ability. A well placed and well aspected Mercury represents a subtle political brain and intellect, a logician with learning and discretion. A person influenced by Mercury will have curiosity to master occult sciencesalso. He will be versatile, good in mathematical calculations, engineering, accounts etc. If Mercury is aftlicted, the native will be clever, cunning and mischievous. he will turn out to be a great gambler, the worst liar, a conceitedshowy person.he will pretend as though he knows everthing while actually' he is deviod of real learning. The affliction of Mercury wiii also cause excess nervous activity both of body and rpind. There is also consequent effect on the health letermental to the operation of bowels and other organs under the dominion of this planet. Mercury is the chief governor for education and uncle. Mercury owns Gemini and Virgo. He is exalted in Virgo, the highest exaltation point being 15 degrees of Virgo. He is debilitated in Pisces,the lowest debilitation pointleing 15 degrees of Pisces.The frrst'15 degreesof Virgo is the exaltation portion of Virgo, 16 to 20 degreesportion is his Mooltrikona and the rest is Swakshetra. The whole of Gemini is also his Swakshetra. Sun and Venus are friends of Mercury, Moon is his enemy and Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are neutral to him.

Jupiter-The

Great Fbrtune

Jupiter the mighty planet is called a giant of the solar system. It has a diameter of 88,000 miles. Jupiter takes a little less than twelve years to go once round the Sun. Mythologically Jupiter is the preceptor of Gods. Old Greeks " considered Jupiter as the father of Cods-Zeus. Egyptians call i him Ammon. ' Jupiter is said to possessand offer'Sathwaguna'. Our forr tunes are govemed by Jupiter who is the chief governor for money. Jupiter is termed as'Greater Fortune' and is said to be hot moist, sanguine, temperate, social,expansive, masculine and mod-

19 erate. He governs the blood, liver, veins, arteries and thighs. He rules higher education and signifies judges, councillors,bankers, brokers, theologians, philanthropists, also sceince,law, reason and comparison. He rules financial dealings, speculation, shipping business and foreign affairs. His day is Thursday, metal gold, colour yellow and gems yellow sapphire and Topaz. Tlpical Jupiterians are usually termed jovial owing to the fact that Jupiter gives such characteristics as socialiblity, hope, benevolenceveneration, compassion,justice, honesty, spirtuality, also well developedfaculties ofproportion, calculation and location. The Jupiterian is usually quick to hit the mark as his symbol is the Archer. In the business world, natives ruled by Jupiter becomeinterestedin large popular enterprises and deal much in matters related to lawyers, judges, bankers, brokers and physicians. Scienceand medicine, insurance and commercial travelling often engagetheir attention, also affairs of philanthropic, charitable and religious or benevolent import. Jupiter is called the 'Greater Fortune'because,unless he is ill placed in the horoscope,he bestows a considerable amount of what appears to be good luck upon natives who are fitted for positions of dignity, trust or power in businessand social circles. Having a logical, broad mind, considerable self possession,self confidenceand determination, they usua)ly inspire confidenceand attain responsible positions. Jupiter is frery, noble,benevolent,fruitful, jovial, optimistic, positive, and dignified planet. He is the greatest benefic. However, much other planets may be ill posited and threaten difficulties to a person, if Jupiter is strong and well placed in a chart, he will enjoy the providential help at least at the last moment to tide over the difficulties and get rid of evil. Jupiter also indicateshow far one will respect the elders, preceptorsand religious scriptures. Jupiter makes one law abiding, true, honest, sincere and dutiful. If Jupiter is aftlicted in the horoscope,the native will be an extremist and unconventional. He will be extravagant and lavish. The other evil effects would be over bptimism, false hopes, ctr€; lessness,debts, disputes, failure in speculation, gambling, wqrry through children, false prestige, loss of reputation, misjudgment and miscalculation, etc.

20 Jupiterians are well built and may have a huge belly. They will have good growth in youth, have muscular body and become so stout as to command respect from others. Juputer is also consideredas significator for children (Santan Ibraka). Jupiter owns Sagittarius and Pisces. He is exalted in Cancer, the highest exaltation point being 5 degreesof Cancer.He is debilitated in Capricorn, the lowest debilitation being 5 degrees of Capricorn. First 5 degrees portion of Sagittarius is his Mooltrikona and the rest is his Swakshetra.The whole of Pisces is also his Swakshetra. The Sun, the Moon and Mars arefriendsof Jupiter. Mercury and Venus are his enemies Saturn is neutral to him.

Venus-The

Lover

Venus is much closer to the Sun than the Earth. The size of Venus is similar to that of the Earth. Venus has a diameter of ?,600 miles. Venus can never be more than 48 degrees away from the Sun. Venus is the brightest planet in the solar system. Mythologically Venus is consideredto be the Goddessof love, marriage, beauty and comforts. It is called Maha Lakshmi, wife .of Lord Vishnu. Venus is also called one eyed.Greeks call Venus ' the Aphrodite. Venus is called I(ama, for one's passion depends on its strength. Venus produces people of average height, of plumpy body, and with a round and pimpled face, kind and pleasing eyes,pleasant voice, sweet smile and curly hair. Venus is termed as a feminine planet. Venus rules the sense of touch and to a great extent the disposition. Venus inclines to all that pertains to the higher attributes of the mind, music, poetry, painting, singing, drama, opera, acting and all refined amusements and adornments. The influence.ofVenus is expressed as generous,kind, good humoured and loving. Venus is considered benefic,warm,moist and fruitful. Venus governsthe throat, kidneys, veins and ovaries.His day is Friday, metal silver, colour white and gem diamond. Men and women ruled by Venus are noticeably kind and social. When well placed Venus endows the native with a pleasant and handsome countenance, symmetrical form and graceful manners.

2l Venus inclines to harmony and as this planet rules the sense of touch, he favours art, music and decoration.By their pleasing personality the sujbectsof Venus are natural peacemakers;their , refined nature softens the ruffed feelings offriends and convert anger to pleasure. As Venus is the promoter of pleasure, these people are splendid entertainers and excellent hosts. When aftlicted, Venus produces unsatisfactory domestic conditions, anxiety in love, difficulty with friends of through finan-, ces. Venus rules the skin, throat, veins, ovaries and internal generative organs and these are adversely affected by over indulgence in amusements, eating and drinking. Venus is called Kalathra Karaka, that is the chief governor for marriage. Venus also indicates the partner in business.Venus is the chief planet connectedwith vehicles (Vahana). For those born during day time Venus is the significator for mother. Venus owns Taurus and Libra. Venus is exalted in Pisces, the highest exaltation point being 27 degrees of Pisces. Venus is debilitated in Virgo, the lowest debilitation point being 27 degrees of Virgo. First 20 degrees portion of Libra is his Mooltrikona and he rest is his Swakshetra. The whole of Taurus is also his Swakshetra. Mercury and Saturn arelfriends of Venus. The Sun and the Moon are his enemies. Mars and Jupiter are neutral to him.

Satum-The

God Yama

'Sanaischara' as it moves Saturn is called along the Zodiac leisurely and more slowly than other planets. He is the outermost planet amongst the planets recognisedby Hindu Astrolory. Saturn is smaller than Jupiter and his diameter is around 75,000 miles. Saturn takes 29ta years to go round the Sun. Hence on an average Saturn remains in a sign for about 2rn years. Saturn is called Yama' as he is the chief governor for longevity. Saturn is said to be 'lame' and the son of The Sun. Saturn is sometimes symbolised as Father Time. According to western belief in olden days Sater or Satan was the name given to Saturn and he signified devil, darkness, secrecy, loss and misfortune. His nature is coldi dry, phlegmatic, melancholib, earthy and masculine. When Saturn is well placed or well aspected, the person is grave, profound, prudent, cautious and of excellent organising and executive ability. If Saturn is afflicted. the native

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Rahu and Ketu-the

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Rahu and Ketu are called shadowy planets by our ancients. They are not substantial heavenly bodieswith an observablebody shape or mass like the Sun, Moon and other planets. Hindu mytholory has in its characteristic way symbolised these two parts of a single body' According to a Puranic story after churning of the ocean(Samudra Manthan) came out a devine elephant, a horse, a physician, the Goddessof wealth and Amrit or immortality. About the distribution of Amrit there was a serious dispute amongst the Dewas and Asuras. The Supreme Lord (Lord Vishnu) assuming the shape of an alluring Mohini, took charge of distributing the Amrit with the consent of both Devas and Asuras. She so distributed the Amrit that all of it was consumed by Devas but one among the Asuris had stealthily joined the ranks of Devas and got a share of Amrit but was discovered and exposedby the Sun and the Moon. The Supreme Lord cut the Asura in two piecesbut as he had taken Amrit both the severed parts remained alive though separated.Thd head got the-name 'Ruhrr'and the body and tail'ketu'. This made Rahu and Ketu of eternal enemies of the Sun and the Moon. Periodically they succeedin swallowing the Sun and the Moon (This is during eclipses). but they escape as they are immortal. The fact that has sincebeen universally acceptedis that Rahu Ketu are celestial points on the zodiac with regulated movement and orbit and they have a distinct and predictable influence in horoscopes.The motion of these points which is always retrograde, Jan be calculated as accurately as the position ofthe Sun or the Moon, through owing to their being without substance, this cannot be verified by visual observation. Westerners have named Rahu and Ketu as Dragon's Head and Dragon's Tail resiectively. Caput and Cauda are the other names given to them bY westerners To understand how these imaginary points are accurately located and their movements are calculatedwe have to consider the apparent paths in the heavens of the two planets the Sun and the Moon, that is, the paths along which the Sun and the Moon appear to an observer on earth, to rotate. The Sun appears

u to move along an ellipse of which Earth is a focus. The plane of this ellipse is inclined to the terrestrial Equator at an angle of 23 degrees. The Moon, as the satellite of the Earth moves round it and its path is also elliptical with the Earth as a focus, and plane of this orbit is inclined to the Equator at an angle of 28 degrees, so that the planes of the orbits of the Sun and the Moon upp"a" to the observeron Earth to be inclined to each other at an.angle of 5 degrees.The two points at which the orbit of the Moon cuts the orbit of the Sun are called nodes, and they are exactly 1g0 degreesapart. The point of intersection formed when the Moon's motion is from South to North, is said to be ascendingnode and named Rahu, and the point of intersection formed when the Moon,s motion is from north to south is called the descendingnode or Ketu. It has been observedthat the nodes have a retrograde movement in the Zodiac at the rate of 19 degrees20 minutes per year. Rahu and IGtu are said to stay in a sign for about tg months. Rahu and Ketu indicate one born in a low caste; one who may have intrigue with girls; is one whose thoughts and actions will be evil. one will resort to outcastes and low born as well as in bred people. There is quite a controversy amongst the ancients about the signsownedby Rahu and ketu and signsin which they are exalted 'ind debilitated. For example, according to Uttara Kalamrit an ancient classic on Hindu Predictive AJtrolory Rahu is exalted in Tauras and debilitated in scorpio,vice-versaof Ketu. This work also assigns the sign Aquarius as owned by Rahu and Scorpio as ownedby Ketu. Mooltrikona of Rahu has been fixed as Gemini and Mooltrikona of Ketu has been given as virgo. sanketnidhi another recognisedwork allots cremini as the exaltation sign of .Rahu, Virgo as his own sign and Sagittarius as the exaltation sign of Ketu and Pisces as its own Sign. It is also believed that Rahu acts like saturn and Ketu a*s like Mars. The Gem of Rahu is "Gomed" and that of Ketu Cat's Eye / For further information about Rahu and Ketu please see part II Chapter Eight.

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2 Significations oftheTwelve Houses of theHoroscope First House (or Lagna-Ascendant) Physical stature, colour, form and shape,constitution, health, vitality and vigour, natural dispositions and tendencies, personality and struggle for life, honour, dignity, prosperity, general well being, head, upper part of the face, virtues, longevity, start in life and an idea about the general structure of life. .

Second House Money matters, fortune, profit, gain or loss, one,spower and resources,worldly attainments and possessionof extrinsic value, jewellery, precioud stones,bonds, securities and shares, speech, vision, right eye, memory, imagination, nails, tongue, nose,teeth, chin, family members. This is also a house of death or marak sthana. Many a learned are of the opinion that education is also a signifrcation of this house etc.

Third House Mental inclination, ability, memory, intellect, inclination to study, courage,firmness,valour, prowess,heroism,younger brothers or sibters, cousins,neighbours, short travils, communications such as railways, wireless,posts and telegraphs,correspondence, writings, change of residence, signing contracts or agreements, rumours, carrying tales,hands,throat, shoulderblade, collar bone, arms nervous system.

Fourth House Mother, one's home (native place),residence,domestic envi-. ronments, grave, private affairs etc., secret life, vehicles, fields, pastures, farms, orchards, mines, buildings, ancestral property, hidden treasure, academiceducation, wells, water, milk, rivers, lakes etc. 25

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Fifth House Progeny(children), inclinations, pleasure,artistic talent, recreation, amusement, sports, romance, competitive activities like cards, crosswords,lottery, gambling or betting, love affairs, ambassadors,goodor bad morals, mantra-tantra, religious mindedness, high learning and wisdom, intelligence' enormous riches, spiritual practice etc.

Sixth House Sickness, diseases, nursing, food, service, employees, subordinates or servants, debts, cattle, tenants, enemies,maternal uncle, miserliness, intense anguish, litigation etc'

Seventh House House of union or earthly ties, legal bondage, partner in life (wife or husband), partner in business, conjugal life, influence in foreign countries and reputation achieved there, sexual life, maritallehtions, danger to life, marakasthana (houseof death)'

Eighth House Longevity or span of life, also called house of death (because end of longevity is death); inheritance, legacies,wills, insurance, pension aid gratuity, accidents,death by drowning, fire or suicide; misery, -iafo.iotte, sorrow' strife, worries, disgrace,^delay, dejection, dl sappointment, defeat, loss and obstruction, theft, robbery, chronic diseases.

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Fuith, wisdom and divine worship; fortune s11ugk (bharya), philosophy, religious and philosophical beliefs, meditation, intuiiion ana iorethought, places of worship, sacrifrces and charity, father, preceptor (Guru), teaching, Dharma, grandchildren, dreams journeys' and visions, ktt"et; communication with spirits, long voyage, air travel, higher educatiorl, foreign travel'

Tenth llouse Thighs, honour, dignity, public esteem, name and fame, power' prestigel credit (for good work and conduct), successand status, iank and renown, rJspect and reputation, ambition and author(in service)' ity, worldly activities, responsibilities, permanency promotion, advancement, appointment, profession,Iast rites to irre's parents,religious funciions, Government,high position such

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Twelfth House Loss and impediments, restraint and limitation, waste and extravagance, expenses,drudgery and deception, investments, donations, charities, separation from family, going to far away places, sorrow and sin, misery and misfortune, poverty, imprisgnment, secret enemies, confinement in hospital, association, fr-qud, sc,andal, disgrace, secret solrows, success through occult affairs, the feet, the left eye, the left ear, comfoi,ts of bed, debts, life in a foreign place and Moksha (final salvation). Nofe;-f'or fuller details of the Characteristics of the nine planets and the twelve houses, readers are requested to refer to l(alidas's famous work 'uttara Kalamrit' which is available both in English and Hindi with Ranjan publications.

PART - 2

Bhfrgo Sutran

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Effects oftheSunin theTwelve Houses Now with this chapter we give effectsof various planets in the twelvehousesof a horoscope. we makea start with lhe effects of the sun in the First Houseor the Ascendantand the remaining houses.,

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