Core Yogas ~Yokes to the Fruits of Karma~
by H Ernst Wilhelm I
© Copyright, 2002 by Ernst Wilhelm
First Edition, 2002
ISBN 0-9709636-1-0
Other Books by Ernst Wilhelm Vault of the Heavens, Treatise on Vedic Astrology Tarot, Bringing Us Closer to the Truth Jyotish Academy International Course Books
Käla Occult Publishers www.vedic-astrology.net
Acknowledgments My thanks to Carol Allen, Mynx, and Srishti Wilhelm for their part in proofing this book. Special thanks to my wife Srishti for programming all these yogas into a search engine, allowing me to do the necessary research to bring out this book.
Yoga means that which joins or yokes. Purusha is that which has a body. Planetary Yogas connect the Purusha with Karma Phalas (the results of actions). From their permutations, planets indicate how the Purusha is yoked to Karma Phala. Prasna Marga: 9, 48
Contents Contents Preface………………………………………………………...… vii 1. Using Yogas…………………………………………………... 1 Rasi Aspects; Qualifying Yogas; Subha, Asubha & Misra Yogas, The Lagna Lord Strong; Moon & Mercury’s Debilitation/Exaltation, Malefic & Benefic Moon & Mercury.
2. Nabhasa Yogas….…………………………………..………. 11 Thirty-two Yogas: Asraya Yogas: Rajju, Musala & Nala Yoga; Dala Yogas: Mala & Sarpa Yoga; Sankhya Yogas: Gola, Yuga; Sula, Kedara, Pasa, Dama & Veena Yoga; Akriti Yogas: Sringataka, Hala, Gada, Sakata, Vihaga, Kamala, Vapi, Vajra, Yava, Yupa, Sara, Shakti, Danda, Nauka, Kuta, Chatra, Chapa, Ardha Chandra, Chakra & Samudra Yoga.
3. Pancha Mahapurusha Yogas………………………………... 45 Five Yogas: Ruchaka, Bhadra, Hamsa, Malavya and Sasa Yoga; Influence of Multiple Mahapurusha Yogas; Panchamahapurusha Yogas & Sankhya Yogas.
4. Solar Yogas………………………………………………….. 61 Three Yogas: Vosi, Vesi & Ubhayachari Yoga.
5. Lunar Yogas…………………..……………………..……… 75 Twenty-five Yogas: Three Lunar Yogas: Anapha, Sunapha & Durudhara Yoga; Disruptions to Lunar Yogas; Kemadruma Yoga; Upachayas and Growth of Wealth: Three Vasumati Yogas; Moon’s Relationship to the Sun: Uttama; Sama & Adhama Yoga; The Moon Above & Below the Horizon; Adhi; Chandra; Two Dhana Yogas; Sakata; Raja; Mukuta; & Eight Kemadruma Yogas.
6. Lagna Yogas……………………………………………….. 107 Five Yogas: Subha, Asubha, Subhakartari, Papakartari and Kartari Yoga.
7. Malika Yogas……………………………………………… 115 Seventeen Yogas: Twelve Malika & Five Grahamalika Yogas.
8. Miscellaneous Foundation Yogas……………………….….. 119 Twenty Yogas: Chatush Chakra, Dhvaja, Hamsa, Kantaka, Karika,
Mahabhagya, Mridanga, Two Sankha Yogas, Shatpada, Shatrujeet, Two Simhasana Yogas, Sri Chatra, Subhamala, Asubhamala, Hala, Hrada, Kaka & Kalasarpa Yoga.
9. Dispositor Yogas…………………………………………… 133 Five Yogas: Parvata, Kahala, Parijatha, Kalpadruma & Mridanga Yoga; Dispositor Yogas and Other Houses.
10. Yogas Named after Deities………....………………………. 143 Thirty-five yogas: Varaha, Matsya, Kurma, Budha, Amsaavatara, Virinichi, Srinatha, Srikanta, Brahma, Hari, Hara, Brahma, Vishnu, Siva, Srinatha, Trilocana, Sarasvati & Bharati Yoga, Five Lakshmi Yogas, Two Gauri Yogas, Marud Yoga, Two Indra Yogas, Devendra, Garuda, Kuberatulya Raja, Gandharva, Surya, Bhaskara & Indu Yoga.
11. Yogas of Character, Virtue and Power…………………….. 171 Thirty-eight yogas: Two Bheri Yogas, Three Chamara Yogas, Chandrika, Chapa, Gaja, Three Gaja Kesari Yogas, Go, Gola, Jaya, Three Kahala Yogas, Kalanidhi, Karmasiddhi, Khadga, Two Kusuma Yogas, Lagnaadhi, Makuta, Marajadhiraj, Three Parvata Yogas, Pushkala, Two Sankha Yogas, Six Sarada Yogas & Vidyut Yoga.
12. Miscellaneous Yogas……………………………………….. 207 Seven Yogas: Amala, Amara, Budha Aditya, Chandra Mangala, Dhvaja, Muni, and Susubha Yoga.
13. Ruinous Yogas…………………………………………….. 215 Twenty-two Yogas: Abhi, Asubhamala, Two Chandala Yogas, Four Daridra Yogas, Dur, Jala, Three Kapata Yogas, Two Kemadruma Yogas, Mahapaataka & Six Reka Yogas.
Conclusion- Using Yogas Effectively…………………………… 237 Appendix- Quick Search Yogas List………………...…………. 239 Index of Yogas…………………………………………………. 245 Index of Horoscopes…………….……………………………… 247 About the Author……………….……………………………… 248
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Preface
Preface Classical texts on Vedic Astrology contain thousands of yogas: yogas for marriage, yogas for children, yogas for remarkable intelligence, wealth-producing yogas, raja yogas, etc. Most of these yogas go unnamed and are merely listed under a common heading. Then there are those certain yogas, which for some reason or the other, have been signaled out and given specific names. Amongst these there are both auspicious and inauspicious yogas. The auspicious yogas are not restricted to only giving wealth, as are wealth producing yogas, nor are they restricted to only giving success and respect, as are raja yogas, rather they give both success and wealth, in addition to some unique characteristics, good qualities of character, and happiness. The unique characteristics that these auspicious yogas give are hinted at by the Sanskrit names of the yogas, which have been translated in this text so that the English-speaking astrologer can benefit from the symbolism of a yoga’s name. Similarly, the inauspicious yogas are not restricted to only indicating times of financial loss, as are penury yogas, or of downfall, as are raja bhanga yogas, rather they indicate the periods of downfall, poverty, humiliation, and lack of purpose and fulfillment, in addition to indicating great disappointments or degraded qualities of character. The disappointments or degraded qualities of character that these inauspicious yogas give are hinted at by the Sanskrit names of these yogas, which again have been translated in this text. All the important yogas that I have been able to collect and compile, which the ancient masters of astrology have deemed worthy of naming, are included in this text from over forty textbooks on the subject in addition to my picking up a few here and there from other practitioners of the subject. Finding yogas in a horoscope is quite simple, though tedious. Skill in using yogas is dependent upon being able to accurately judge the degree of effects that a yoga will actually give; all yogas are not created equal. To assist in learning this, over 140 example horoscopes
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have been detailed in this text. If, after studying these, you apply the yogas similarly to horoscopes that you are familiar with or have an interest in, you will gain the knack for judging yogas and using them for making accurate predictions and judging character qualities. Upon speaking of yogas to other astrologers, they invariably ask me for the source of a yoga. To those who are curious about the source text of any of these yogas, I can only say that, years ago, I quit keeping track of the texts from which I sourced a yoga because I did not find that it mattered. I did not find that any particular text contained yogas that were better than any other text. What I did find was that every text has many yogas that give very consistent effects, and that every text also has a few yogas whose consistency was less than desirable. The one exception is Upadesa Sutras, where all the yogas have remarkable consistency, once they have been correctly deciphered. As mentioned, finding yogas in a horoscope is simple, but tedious. In order to expedite the task of finding the yogas in a horoscope, all of the yogas in this text have been coded into KälaVedic Astrology Software (available at www.vedic-astrology.net) by my wife, so that they can be searched for, quickly and easily. Ernst Wilhelm May 2002
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1 Using Yogas The classical effects attributed to yogas are often dated, and rarely literally accurate. The most important consideration for determining the effects of a yoga is the name of the yoga; therefore, always consider the meaning of the name of the yoga when judging the effects of a yoga. All good yogas, whatever the stated effect, contribute to success, greatness, wealth and rise in life. Any planet, therefore, that takes part in several good yogas, and/or other raja yogas, will particularly be a planet that gives notable rise and success in its dasa. Many yogas state the age at which the native will die. These ages are not consistent or accurate; however, they do give a hint for determining whether the native will have a short, medium, or long life. If the age given by a yoga is 70 years or greater, consider that as a yoga for a long life. If the age given is 36 years or less, consider that as a yoga for a short life. And, if the age given is between 36 and 70, consider that as a yoga for a medium length of life. These yogas, used this way in conjunction with other longevity yogas, provide an accurate assessment of the length of life being short, medium or long, after which a careful analysis of the dasa and antardasa can reveal the length of life. RASI ASPECTS Very few of the important named yogas in Vedic Astrology are formed through aspects. However, when aspects are called for it is Rasi Aspects that should be considered, not planetary aspects. Rasi Aspects are either on or off, while planetary aspects are almost always present, though to different aspectual values. Therefore, consistent and reliable results will be obtained if Rasi Aspects are considered for the formation of all yogas that call for aspects. For those not familiar with Rasi Aspects they are being given:
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A moveable rasi, and any planets in it, aspects the fixed rasis, except the fixed rasi right next to it: Aries aspects Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. Cancer aspects Scorpio, Aquarius, and Taurus. Libra aspects Aquarius, Taurus, and Leo. Capricorn aspects Taurus, Leo, and Scorpio. A fixed rasi, and any planets in it, aspects the movable rasis except the movable rasi right next to it: Taurus aspects Capricorn, Libra, and Cancer. Leo aspects Aries, Capricorn, and Libra. Scorpio aspects Cancer, Aries, and Capricorn. Aquarius aspects Libra, Cancer and Aries. A dual rasi, and any planets in it, aspects the other dual rasis: Gemini aspects Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces. Virgo aspects Gemini, Pisces and Sagittarius. Sagittarius aspects Pisces, Gemini, and Virgo. Pisces aspects Sagittarius, Virgo and Gemini. Rasi aspects are covered in detail in my book Vault of the Heavens. QUALIFYING YOGAS In this text 214 yogas are given. Amongst these yogas 89 indicate the foundational strength of the horoscope. The other 125 yogas give effects that are realized during the dasas of the planets forming the yogas. It is important that these yogas be qualified. If the planets forming these yogas are under benefic influence through rasi aspect or conjunction, or if they are in good dignity in the rasi or navamsa or vargottama, then more of the desired effects of the good yogas mature and less of the ill effects of the bad yogas are felt. On the other hand, if the planets forming these yogas are under malefic influence through rasi aspect or conjunction, or if they are in poor dignity in the rasi or navamsa, then less of the desired effects of the good yogas will mature and more of the ill effects of the bad yogas
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will be felt. For this purpose, the conjunction or rasi aspect of a benefic debilitated in the rasi or navamsa is harmful, and the conjunction or rasi aspect of a malefic in moolatrikona or exaltation, whether in the rasi or navamsa, is helpful while the conjunction or rasi aspect of a malefic in its own rasi or navamsa, or vargottama is neutral. Secondarily, yogas can also be effectively qualified by considering whether the yoga forming planets are forming Subha, Asubha, or Misra Yogas: Subha “auspicious” Yoga Formed when the yoga forming planet is: 1. Aspected by benefics. 2. With benefics. (However, if the benefic is debilitated, it will be harmful to the outcome of the planet under consideration.) 3. Hemmed between benefics. 4. With auspicious Tara: in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, or 9th nakshatras from the Janma (Moon) Nakshatra. The Moon is not considered for this because it is the source of the Tara. 5. In the rasi or navamsa of a benefic. (If a planet is in the rasi or navamsa of a benefic, which is its debilitation rasi, then this does not qualify as a helpful rasi or navamsa. Though a benefic rasi, it will still decrease good results.) Asubha “inauspicious” Yoga Formed when the yoga forming planet is: 1. Aspected by malefics. 2. With malefics. (If the malefic is in its own rasi or vargottama, it will not be harmful to the eventual outcome. If the malefic is in moolatrikona or exaltation, it will actually be helpful to the eventual outcome.) 3. Hemmed between malefics. 4. With inauspicious Tara: in the 3rd, 5th, or 7th nakshatras from the Janma (Moon) Nakshatra. The Moon is not considered for this because it is the source of the Tara.
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5. In the rasi or navamsa of a malefic. (If a planet is in the rasi or navamsa of a malefic that happens to be its own or exaltation, rasi or navamsa, or if the planet is vargottama, then this does not qualify as a harmful rasi. As a malefic rasi, it will give hardship but it will not prevent good results. In fact, it will actually increase the possibility of good results as the final outcome, particularly in the case of exaltation or moolatrikona.) Misra “mixed” Yoga Formed by a combination of Subha and Asubha Yogas. Indicates a mix of good and ill effects. Most planets will fall under this yoga, thus, it becomes important to judge whether a planet has more auspicious or inauspicious influences upon it. 1. In determining Subha, Asubha and Misra Yogas, the natural benefic or malefic natures of the planets are considered, not the temporal nature. 2. The Moon is a benefic when its paksha bala is 40 or greater (when 120-240 degrees from the Sun), and a malefic when its paksha bala is 20 or less (when 300-60 degrees from the Sun). Otherwise the Moon should be considered as a neutral since it will not be benefic or malefic enough to have much effect. 3. The consideration of the Tara is as significant as a conjunction of a benefic or malefic. 4. The consideration of the rasi or navamsa is approximately half as significant as a benefic or malefic conjunction. 5. The consideration of a planet being hemmed between benefics or malefics is as significant as a benefic or malefic conjunction. 6. If the planet is joined with the 6th, 8th or 12th lord in the 6th, 8th or 12th house, it will be harmed, unless the planet is also the lord of a dusthana. 7. These yogas are considered using planetary aspects; consider the aspectual value in virupas. For those not familiar with calculating the aspectual values, please see my book Vault of the Heavens.
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In the event of a yoga that indicates good effects: If the yoga forming planets have more Subha Yoga influences, the effects of the yoga will mature quite easily and readily, and the results will be steady and consistent. If the yoga forming planets have more Asubha Yoga influences, the effects of the yoga will mature with greater stress and be less consistent and stable. In the event of a yoga that indicates ill effects: If the yoga forming planets have more Subha Yoga influences, there will be a buffer from some of the ill effects of the yoga. The yoga will not indicate consistently bad effects; there will be a bit of relief during the antardasas of any beneficial planets that are creating the Subha Yoga. If the yoga forming planets have more Asubha Yoga influences, the effects of the yoga will be particularly difficult and stressful. In order to quickly and easily evaluate the condition of a planet in respect to the Subha/Asubha Yoga principles it is recommended that the planets be mathematically qualified as per the table below: Subha/Asubha Yoga Benefic/Malefic Rasi, ± 30 Dignity in Rasi * Benefic/Malefic Navamsa, ± 30 Dignity in Navamsa * Vargottama, + 60 Tara, ± 60 Benefic Conjunctions ** Malefic Conjunctions ** Benefic Aspect, + Virupas Malefic Aspect, – Virupas Hemmed by Benefics, +60 Hemmed by Malefics, – 60
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* The dignity should be considered when judging whether a planet is in the rasi or navamsa of a benefic or malefic. Add 30 if the planet is in the rasi of a benefic; subtract 30 if a planet is in the rasi of a malefic. Additionally, modify this by the dignity: If the planet is in exaltation add 60, if in moolatrikona add 45, if in its own rasi add 30, and if in debilitation subtract 60. **The dignity, as well as whether it is vargottama, of the conjuncting planet should be considered when judging the benefic or malefic effect of a planet’s conjunctions: 1. 30 points are added if the conjuncting planet is a malefic in exaltation. 2. 15 points are added if the conjuncting planet is a malefic in moolatrikona. 3. No points are added or subtracted if the conjuncting planet is a malefic in its own rasi or in vargottama. 4. 60 points are subtracted if the conjuncting planet is a malefic and not in the mentioned dignities. 5. 60 points are added if the conjuncting planet is a benefic and not in debilitation. 6. No points are added or subtracted if the conjuncting planet is a benefic in debilitation. TIMING THE EFFECTS OF YOGAS A yoga is generally formed by more than one planet, therefore, determining the dasa in which the yoga effects are realized can be tricky at times. Generally, the most significant yoga effects will be realized in the dasa of the planet that is strongest in Shad Bala. There are, however, times when this will not hold true. The following combinations override the general rule: Combinations of Planets 1. If the Sun and Mercury join, Mercury’s dasa yields highly favorable results, but the Sun’s dasa will be ordinary.
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2. If the Sun and others join (except Mercury), the Sun’s dasa confers fame and wealth, and the others’ dasas are ordinary. 3. If the Moon and Mars join or aspect each other, the Moon’s dasa yields fortunate results, but Mars’ dasa will be ordinary. 4. If Jupiter and the Moon join, the Moon’s dasa proves very prosperous, but Jupiter’s dasa will be ordinary. 5. If Jupiter and Mars join or aspect each other, Mars’ dasa will be very fortunate, but Jupiter’s dasa will be ordinary. 6. If Jupiter and Saturn join or aspect each other, Saturn’s dasa will prove very fortunate, but Jupiter’s dasa will be ordinary. 7. If Venus is joined or aspected by Mercury or Jupiter, the native will gain wealth in the dasa of Venus, though they become bereft of wealth in the dasa of Jupiter, and mixed results occur in the dasa of Mercury. Combinations of House Lords 1. If the 10th and 11th lords join or aspect each other, Raja Yoga will be caused in the dasa of the 11th lord; auspicious and inauspicious results will be equal during the dasa of the 10th lord. 2. If the 10th and 3rd lords join or aspect each other, the native will be deprived of fortune in the dasa of the 10th lord, but will enjoy fortunate results in the dasa of the 3rd lord. 3. If the 8th lord and 9th lord join or aspect each other, fame and power will be conferred in the dasa of the 8th lord. Also, fame and power will be conferred not in the dasa of the 9th lord, but in the antardasa of the 8th lord (in any other dasa). These combinations should be considered with rasi aspects. Conjunctions have been found to be more significant than aspects. If Saturn is one of the yoga forming planets, then the dasa of Rahu will also give the effects of the yoga. The stronger and better disposed Saturn is, the more significant the yoga affects will be in the dasa of Rahu. Similarly, if Mars is one of the yoga forming planets, then the dasa of Ketu will also give the effects of the yoga.
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Rahu and Ketu will also give the effects of any yogas that the lords of their rasi, navamsa, or nakshatra are involved in. “THE LAGNA LORD STRONG” For the formation of some yogas it is expected that the lagna lord, or some other planet, is “strong.” What is meant by “strong” in this case is not defined by the classical texts. We must, therefore, use our intelligence and experience to determine what is meant by “strong.” In my opinion a planet can be considered strong for this purpose if: 1. Its required Shad Bala is met. 2. It is in its own rasi, moolatrikona or exaltation in the rasi or navamsa, or in vargottama. 3. In the navamsa it falls in the rasi that is the 1st, 4th or 5th from the lagna in the rasi chart. 4. It is retrograde. 5. It is taking part in other important beneficial yogas. 6. It is in or rasi aspecting the lagna. The more of these conditions met the better. The required Shad Bala, in virupas, of the planets is provided in the table below: Sun 390 VR
Moon 360 VR
Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus 300 VR 420 VR 390 VR 330 VR
Saturn 300 VR
For other yogas it is expected that the lagna lord or some other planets is “weak.” For this purpose a planet can be considered weak if: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Its required Shad Bala is not met. It is in its debilitation rasi or navamsa. It is combust. It is involved in other ruinous and poor yogas. In the navamsa, it is in the 6th, 8th or 12th from its rasi position.
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MOON & MERCURY’S DEBILITATION/EXALTATION Many yogas require a planet to be debilitated. In respect to the Moon and Mercury, the Moon is considered debilitated by Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra not in the whole of Scorpio, but only in the first three degrees of Scorpio and Mercury is considered debilitated not in the whole of Pisces, but only in the first 15 degrees. Other classical texts make no mention of these two planets being debilitated in only part of their debilitation rasi, but instead consider them debilitated throughout the whole rasi. It has been found that if the Moon and Mercury are in their debilitation rasis, the yogas requiring them to be debilitated become effective and no concern need be made regarding their degrees in their debilitation rasis. Therefore, when debilitation is required take that to mean debilitation rasi. Similarly, when it is required for them to be exalted, consider their exaltation rasis, not their exaltation degrees as specified in Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra. MALEFIC AND BENEFIC MOON & MERCURY Many yogas require the Moon to be waning, weak, dark, or malefic. While waning specifically means that the Moon is moving from Full Moon to New Moon, in practice, it has been found that the effects of the yogas come to pass if the Moon is 60 degrees in front of or behind the Sun. At this time the Moon’s paksha bala is 20 or less, at which point it is a malefic, considered weak, and quite dark. The word generally used in the classics is “ksheena,” meaning wasted or emaciated, but it has generally been translated as waning, which is not quite accurate. Therefore, whenever a yoga requires the Moon to be waning, weak, dark or malefic, consider it so if it is within 60 degrees of the Sun. Similarly, other yogas require the Moon to be waxing, strong, bright, full, or a benefic. Consider the Moon to be so if it is from 120-240 degrees from the Sun, at which point its paksha bala is 40 or greater, the amount required for the Moon to create normal growth and progress. When it is actually required for the Moon to be waning, classics usually ask for birth in the Krishna Paksha, or dark half of the month, and when it is required for the
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Moon to be waxing, classical texts usually ask for birth in the Shukla Paksha, or bright half of the month. Mercury becomes a malefic when it joins a malefic, not including Rahu or Ketu. If Mercury is also with a benefic, it will remain a benefic if it is joined with more benefics than malefics, or, in the event that it is joined with an equal amount of benefics and malefics, if it is closer to the benefic. However, for purpose of yoga formation: if the yoga asks for a benefic, even if Mercury is with a malefic, consider it to form the yoga. If the yoga requires that there be no beneficial influence, then, if Mercury is with a malefic, do not consider him a benefic unless he remains a benefic due to the conditions stated. ÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔ In the horoscope of actor John Ju Travolta, Jupiter is on an angle from Ke F D E O the Moon, forming Gajakesari Yoga. Qualifying the yoga, it is found that Su John Travolta Ve Jupiter is exalted in the navamsa and Me Feb. 18, 1954 G 14:53 EST rasi aspected by exalted Saturn. The N Englewood, NJ Mo Moon is also rasi aspected by exalted 40N54, 73W58 Saturn. The Gajakesari Yoga is sure, MQ H therefore, to give good results. Ra SaR Gajakesari Yoga gives wealth, Ma K J I particularly in this case due to the LQ Moon and Jupiter both being in houses of wealth. In Rahu’s dasa, who gives the results of Jupiter due to being in Jupiter’s rasi, Subha/Asubha Ju Travolta has become the highest paid actor of all time. Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 30 Judging the Subha/Asubha Yoga influences it is found Dignity in Rasi: Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 30 that Jupiter is in a benefic rasi and navamsa, as well as in 60 Dignity in Nav. exaltation navamsa, but in the inauspicious 3rd nakshatra Vargottama: + 60 -60 Tara, ± 60: from the Moon’s nakshatra, Jupiter has 96 virupas of Ben. Conjunctions beneficial aspects and 138 virupas of malefic aspects for Mal. Conjunctions 96 a total of 18 virupas of Subha influence, mediocre, Ben. Aspect -138 Mal. Aspect indicating Misra yoga. Therefore, a relatively equal Hemmed by Ben. amount of stress and ease and normal ups and downs Hemmed by Mal. 18 Total will be experienced during the yoga’s fructification. Ô
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2 Nabhasa Yogas “Nabhasa” means celestial or heavenly. Nabhasa Yogas refer to the arrangement of all seven of the planets in the celestial realm. What is unique about the Nabhasa Yogas is that all seven of the visible planets are considered in the formation of these yogas, leaving aside Rahu and Ketu. These yogas, therefore, indicate the overall effects of the focus of the energies of all the planets, and not just a few. This makes them of the utmost importance in establishing a foundation to the horoscope. All the important classical works on Astrology give the Nabhasa Yogas first, before other yogas, as they reveal the effects inherent within the structure of the horoscope. Even Brihat Jataka, known for its brevity and containing only the most essential components of astrology, devotes an entire chapter to Nabhasa Yogas. Their importance, therefore, must not be overlooked. There are 32 Nabhasa Yogas, which, according to the classical texts and depending upon the rasi positions of the planets, have a total of 1,800 varieties. These 32 yogas are of four types: 1. Asraya “resting place” Yogas- Three yogas that have to do with the rasi type the planets rest in; whether moveable, fixed or dual. 2. Dala “petal” Yogas- Two yogas formed by either benefics or malefics being in the angles. Dala is a small shoot, leaf, or petal, as it unfolds. Life unfolds, therefore, either smoothly or with difficulty. 3. Sankhya “number” Yogas- Seven yogas that give effects due to the number of rasis that all the planets are placed in. 4. Akriti “form” Yogas- Twenty yogas that have the form or shape of some object that symbolizes the effects of the yoga.
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ASRAYA YOGAS “Asraya” means resting place, Asraya Yogas refer to the planets being situated in the moveable, fixed or dual rasis. These yogas indicate whether the native is more pioneering, inspired, seeking, and changeable in their direction, or more steady, secure, contented and dutiful, or having a mix of these and being more practical and efficient, depending upon whether they have the majority of the seven planets respectively in the moveable, fixed or dual rasis. Rajju “rope” Yoga: All planets in movable rasis. “One born in Rajju Yoga is charming, beautiful and healthy, though distressed, mischievous, unindustrious, poor, enthusiastic about doing cruel deeds with bad people, and wandering in his own and foreign countries for earning wealth. One has a medium span of life, is fond of traveling, living fortunately in foreign lands, and of a somewhat cruel and envious nature.” “Rajju” means rope. These natives seem to be tied to a string of ever-changing events that cause a lot of distress on account of a lack of stability and security. These individuals exhibit to a great degree all of the characteristics of moveable rasis in their behavior. The creative quality of the moveable rasis often endows them with a magnetic nature. The natives will be extremely active in all of their pursuits. They will be strong willed, particularly in initiating ventures, though they may lack in perseverance and the stability to gain from these. They may be pushy or overbearing in their behavior towards others in order to facilitate reaching their aspirations. They generally have many new ideas but find it difficult to carry them out in a practical way. Pioneering and adventurous, they are inclined towards traveling and easily do so when the need or the whim prompts them to. The moveable rasis, in fact, keep their lives and residence constantly changing. Moveable rasis indicate places far away from the birthplace, so natives with this yoga usually do better and prosper in foreign countries or far away from their birthplace. They are usually focused upon activating their present ideas and ways and therefore are not
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likely to listen to advice from others. Though Rajju Yoga is the most difficult of the three Asraya Yogas and makes it difficult to live a secure life, in horoscopes of natives with powerful success producing yogas, Rajju Yoga indicates a pioneering expert in their field. All Rajju Yoga natives have a pioneering spirit, as a result they suffer from trying to establishing something new and better in the face of what others have already established. This may cause them to be somewhat envious at times because they feel that they should be in the position of respect that others, of perhaps lesser achievements, are in. If, however, the native has a powerful horoscope, then in time they will receive their due reward for their accomplishments. Musala “pestle” Yoga: All planets in fixed rasis. “One born in Musala Yoga will be endowed with honor, respect, wisdom and wealth and be productively engaged in many works. One is liked by the king, energetic, famous, of firm disposition, steady minded, proud, capable of doing great works, attached to his duty and making progress. Blessed with wife and sons, one is also dear to their own men.” “Musala” is a wooden pestle used for grinding. Natives with Musala yoga will strongly express all of the characteristics of fixed rasis. They will be thoughtful, security oriented, patient and grounded, as well as possessing a persevering will. Since a Musala is especially a wooden and not stone pestle, natives with this yoga are strong and stable but never hard, they are only hard or strong enough to fulfill their duties, and they are not inclined to abuse their power or strength. They are most capable of taking what comes to them and making the most out of it. It may be difficult for them to make changes or to start something new and different, but once they get going they are stable, consistent and, therefore, successful. They stick to what they do, and have the greatest capacity for lasting and longterm success.
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Nala “reed” Yoga: All planets in dual rasis. “One born in Nala Yoga will have an uneven physique, or somehow be disabled or malformed. One will be interested in accumulating money, very skillful, shrewd, clever, intelligent, resolute, steady, helpful to relatives, and with few issues. One has a medium span of life, is attractive in appearance, and charming, intent upon doing acts beneficial to others, rich, celebrated, and pleases even the gods.” “Nala” means reed or grass. Reeds and grasses are quick to grow, and have many uses, just like those natives born with this yoga. Natives with Nala Yoga exhibit all of the characteristics of dual rasis. They are balanced in skill, learning, and actions. They possess balanced minds, though their bodies may not be as well developed. They generally benefit others in all practical matters, as well as through their intellect, talents, wisdom, and understanding. Natives with Nala Yoga are more inclined to be creative and skillful with what is available to them than to be pioneering. DALA YOGAS Dala is a small leaf or petal as it unfolds. Dala Yogas, therefore, indicate whether life unfolds smoothly and easily, with comfort, pleasure and support, or with difficulty, stress and personal hardship, depending upon whether there are respectively more benefics or malefics in the angles. Mala “rosary” Yoga: The angles occupied by benefics. “One born in Mala Yoga will always be happy, and have many enjoyments. One is endowed with conveyances, robes, food, wealth, and pleasures. Splendorous, one is endowed with many wives and woman, and is also learned.” “Mala” means rosary, wreath, garland, necklace, etc. It refers to the arrangement of the benefic planets around the angles of the horoscope like a necklace; with the result that life is full of more of the good things, and that these things come easily and readily. This yoga represents the unfoldment of the good results of one's karmas
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and the continued performance of good deeds. The lives of natives with Mala Yoga unfold smoothly and happily. They are supported in their endeavors, and the important events transpiring in their lives occur at times when they desire them and look forward to them. Natives with Mala Yoga have the fortune of making the right decisions and doing the right things that bring about the best results. This makes them feel good about themselves and their actions, which makes them enjoyable to be around. Sarpa “serpent” Yoga: The angles occupied by malefics. “One born in Sarpa Yoga will be crooked, cruel, miserable, pitiless, and suffer from many afflictions and miseries. Poor, one will depend on others for food and drink, and live in other’s houses. One will be short lived, talk too much, leave his paternal place, be a source of trouble and derive pleasure thereby. He has the tendency to be uselessly proud when he harms others.” “Sarpa” means serpent. It refers to the arrangement of the malefic planets around the angles of the horoscope like a coiled serpent; with the result that life is full of tragedies and that even the good things that come into the life come through difficulty and with stress. Sarpa Yoga indicates the unfoldment of the results of bad karmas and the transformation and purification, symbolized by the serpent, that is the eventual result of burning the results of one's karmas. Many of the events in these native’s lives unfold amidst difficulties and also cause trouble to those around them, often with their not having any choice in the matter. As a result of this, they tend to suffer from bad feeling about their actions or have low selfesteem. They, therefore, often cringe upon accepting responsibility for their actions since they already feel bad enough about themselves and hate to have another reason to feel terrible. These natives generally suffer from an excess of tamas and as a result they don't do, or are unable to do what they should do for best results. They, therefore, need to be told what to do, though they usually resent it
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and get angry with those, or don’t listen to those, who try to tell them what to do. SANKHYA YOGAS “Sankhya” means number. Sankhya Yogas indicate the number of rasis, from one through seven, that the seven planets are situated in thereby indicating the number that dominates the native’s life. The Sankhya Yoga present in the horoscope reveals a part of the native’s core nature; the effects of the yoga will influence all their thoughts and actions and have a corresponding effect upon their capacity to be happy. Amongst the seven Sankhya Yogas, three yogas (Kedara, Dama and Veena Yogas, formed by the planets respectively in four, five or six rasis) support the native’s capacity for happiness, three (Gola, Yuga and Sula Yogas, formed by the planets respectively in one, two or three rasis) reduce the native’s capacity for happiness, and one yoga (Pasa Yoga, formed by the planets in five rasis) can either support or reduce the native’s capacity for happiness. Gola “globe” Yoga: All planets in one rasi. “One born in Gola Yoga is devoid of learning, strength, generosity, and capability; he makes efforts in a number of ways, lives in foreign lands, is a liar and loves injustice. Strong, though devoid of wealth, honor, and intelligence, the native is dirty, poorly dressed, ignorant, unskilled, a bad workman, indolent and indigent. He will commit sinful deeds, associate with low people, be banished, of vagrant and wandering habits, and hungry. Gloomy, miserable and always grieved, one is shortlived, and defective in some limb. He will have no relations, sons or wife and be a killer of his own children.” “Gola” means a globe, particularly a heavenly globe such as the Sun. All the planets in one rasi create an intense self-focus, that has, however, no outlet, leaving the native discouraged and miserable. This self-focus also creates a “center of the universe” complex- the globe, making the native think that all things that are happening around him are due to him, or for him. The house wherein this yoga
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falls suffers greatly and the corresponding body part will be defective. Natives with Gola Yoga are not very well equipped to find happiness in life, their only opportunity for happiness is to discover their true indwelling Self. For natives with Gola Yoga, the first planet, the Sun, becomes an important factor. If the Sun is strong, in good dignity in the rasi and the navamsa, not joined with planets in debilitation rasi or navamsa, and influenced in the navamsa by benefics and planets in own, exaltation rasis or vargottama, the negative effects of the yoga are less, and the native will have a somewhat stronger sense of self. If otherwise the negative influences will be so much the worse and the native will have a very weak sense of self. Yuga “yoke” Yoga: All planets in two rasis. “One born in Yuga Yoga is full of hypocrisies, doesn’t maintain love for anyone for long, is devoid of shame, piety, action, progeny and wealth, and doesn’t have the knowledge of the proper and the improper. One will be a religious hypocrite, or irreligious and a non-abider of the Vedas. One is devoid of mother, honor and virtues, discarded by others, has limited relatives, and is disabled, harsh in speech, and exceedingly fickle. One will have many debts, eats begged food, is addicted to liquor and short lived.” “Yuga” means a yoke, or team, that is paired, such as a team of horses. All the planets in two rasis cause the native to be a reflection of what happens around them; they are very fickle and changeable in their direction and thoughts depending upon what happens to them in life. Their feelings for others are also changeable due to the manner with which others treat them. It is difficult for them to behave according to some religious path or doctrine, as the external environment pulls them away from their chosen path. Much of their true nature tends to be kept hidden; they instead reveal that which their environment and the people in it support. Native’s with Yuga Yoga are not very well equipped to find happiness in life and generally find life discontenting, unless there are other spiritualizing
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factors in the horoscope that allow them to realize themselves and everything in creation as a reflection of the One. For natives with Yuga Yoga, the second planet, the Moon, becomes an important factor. If the Moon, both in the rasi and navamsa, is in good dignity, and influenced by benefics and planets in own or exaltation rasis or navamsas, or in vargottama the malefic influences of the yoga will be less and the native will have a little more inner peace and strength. If otherwise, the native will be emotionally very imbalanced, bringing out the worst of the yoga. Sula “spike” Yoga: All planets in three rasis. “One born in Sula Yoga is always prompt and ready to fight a battle and to engage in debate and discussion. A great warrior, with a callous heart, one is devoid of wealth and is a thorn in their society. One will be sharp, indolent, tortuous, harsh, cruel, full of rage, and indignant. Bold, brave, famous and successful through war, one has scars received in fights. One is eager to acquire money, but remains without any wealth. He will become a prohibited person, though intelligent, and having many means of livelihood. He will be very sick, earn by purchases and sales, will have two wives, but no child.” “Sula” means any sharp pointed instrument such as a spear, pike, etc. All the planets in three rasis cause the native to be strongly attached to his mental concepts, he is therefore always ready to debate or quarrel when confronted by those things that are not in line with the way they think that things should be, and there is also a tendency to be critical. They generally have great energy to put forth into that which they desire, but they still find it difficult to bring the desire to a concrete, stable realization. They are generally more in their heads than in their hearts and get through life with the help of their mental strength. As a result of the strong attachment to their mental concepts of what should be, shouldn’t be, etc., natives with Sula Yoga do not usually find great happiness in life. There will always be something that does not conform to their ideas of right and wrong, good and bad, etc., so there will always be something to
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frustrate their happiness, unless there are other spiritualizing factors in the horoscope that allow them to realize that it is their mental concepts that give shape and life to the world they live in and to their happy or unhappy reactions to the events in life. For natives with Sula Yoga, the third planet, Mars, becomes an important factor. If Mars is weak the native will not have much strength with which to bring their strong ideas into motion with. This can make them appear less aggressive than the average Sula Yoga native, but they will usually be full of inner frustration as a result. If Mars is strong but influenced, whether in the rasi or the navamsa, by malefics and planets in debilitation, the worst type of Sula Yoga is formed and the native will very forcefully push their ideas. If Mars is in good dignity in the rasi and/or navamsa and under the influence of benefics and planets in own or exaltation rasis or navamsas, or vargottama the native will have some ability to detach from their mental concepts and not have to have everything conform to their view of things, the result being they will have more happiness than the average Sula Yoga native. Kedara “field” Yoga: All planets in four rasis. “One born in Kedara Yoga speaks truth, is prosperous with wealth, courteous, engaged in agricultural work, respectfully beneficial to others, and has patience. One will be useful to his fellow beings, do well to many, and be kind to his relatives. He will possess agricultural lands. Happy and fickle minded, one is dutiful, sluggish, slow of comprehension, and honored.” “Kedara” means a field. All the planets in four rasis indicate a secure native who is a stable and persistent worker. Though the natives are fickle-minded, they are generally slow to change their direction or to pick up new things that are not in line with their current activities or thoughts. They slowly and gradually increase their capacity and attain those things they consider important. They are natural providers and involve themselves in very real things that others can benefit from. Natives with Kedara Yoga are quite well
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equipped to find happiness. This yoga grounds them, makes them realistic and provides the inner security that is the foundation for any real happiness. For natives with Kedara Yoga, the fourth planet, Mercury, becomes an important factor. If Mercury is well disposed both in the rasi and navamsa, the native is able to build the best type of security available most easily and efficiently. If, however, Mercury is poorly disposed, the native will often fall a bit short of the success and security their abilities and capacities could otherwise give them. Pasa “noose” Yoga: All planets in five rasis. “One born in Pasa yoga is wretched, speaks ill of others, is distressed due to his falling in bondage, has intercourse with many woman, is boastful, does many kinds of injustices, and loves woods. One is skillful in work and an expert, but deceiving in disposition and bereft of good qualities. One is overly talkative, and clever in the acquisition of virtue and wealth. One is attached to work and worldly in disposition. There is a liability towards imprisonment and one is also burdened with many expenses.” “One has many servants, sons, many relatives living with them, and is dear to all. Earning money by honest endeavors one is surrounded by friends. One is opulent, devoted to enjoyment, and has good conduct. A great intellectual, and enthusiastic one is liked in royal circles. The native will engage in activities relating to their house.” “Pasa” means a noose, snare, bond, chain, or anything that binds the soul, such as the outer world. It particularly refers to the noose as an attribute of Siva or Yama, as this, Pasa Yoga has a dual nature, different works attribute different results to this yoga, some auspicious and some inauspicious. This yoga is based upon five rasis; all occult traditions vary in the meaning attributed to the number 5, some considering it as a good number and others as a bad number. Five represents the Manifested as the created world with its dual
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nature of good and evil, therefore, some give good results to the number 5 or Pasa Yoga and others ill results. This yoga is indicative of a good character and the capacity for happiness if other indications indicate tendencies of inner growth, development and fulfillment, or dharma. In this case it gives the knowledge of good and evil, and the grace to stick to the good. Pasa Yoga is indicative of poor character and the inability for happiness if other indications indicate egocentricity, selfishness, or tendencies for seeking only external fulfillment. In this case the native seeks within matter for fulfillment, they are therefore “ensnared” to the evil of worldly suffering. The Nabhasa/Akriti Yoga prevalent in the horoscope will have a lot to say about the manner in which the Pasa Yoga operates. Other factors that are important are the well-being or otherwise of the Atmakaraka, Sun, and Moon and any other good and character supporting yogas. Essentially, if other factors indicate a capable and secure native, the Pasa Yoga very much supports those tendencies, and if other factors indicate an insecure and self-centered personality, the Pasa Yoga will support those instead. For natives with Pasa Yoga, the fifth planet, Jupiter, becomes an important factor. If Jupiter is well disposed, both in the rasi and navamsa, the native will have the knowledge, wisdom and good fortune that help them to choose the highest and best path. If Jupiter is poorly disposed the native will more often find themselves in difficult and painful circumstances due to a lack of the protective merit that is indicated by Jupiter. Dama “wreath” Yoga: All planets in six rasis. “One born in Dama Yoga gets happiness from his children, has great patience and learning, gets contented to see his treasure, is inconstant, kind hearted and the most excellent person. One is generous, philanthropic, devoted to public welfare, obliging, a benefactor, and extends a helpful hand to all. One is very liberal, bold, courageous, famous, affluent and red-lettered. Wise and rich he is. One will have righteously earned wealth, gems, many children, and is a warder of many cattle. One will be happy and foolish.”
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“Dama” means a wreath, garland, string or cord. As a wreath or garland it is a string of merit or success. All the planets in six rasis cause the native to do good, realizing that doing good is also the best thing they can do for themselves; therefore they become as successful as possible given other karmic limitations. Their natures particularly allow them to improve upon whatever they are doing. Natives with this yoga are considered foolish by the classical texts because they don't limit their decisions by only practical concerns or the face value of an item; they make decisions involving their feelings, practical concerns, and desires. Natives with Dama Yoga have a high capacity for happiness, which is the result of having some understanding that their outer happiness is the reflection of their inner happiness, as well as due to their ability to understand the worth and value of the things and opportunities in their lives. This helps them live their lives in the best possible manner, given the opportunities available to them. For natives with Dama Yoga, the sixth planet, Venus, becomes an important factor. If Venus is well disposed, both in the rasi and navamsa, the native will have a very high capacity of making the best decisions in life. If Venus is poorly disposed the native’s ability to understand the worth and value of the things in their life will be less, causing them less happiness than the average Dama Yoga native. They will have less happiness due to not appreciating what they do have properly, as well as being willing to invest their time, energy, money, etc, in some things that really aren’t worth it. Veena “lute” Yoga: All planets in seven rasis. “One born in Veena Yoga is prosperous with wealth, well versed in shastras, skilled in the art of music, and the supporter of many. Having many kinds of comforts and pleasures, one is happy, as well as wise, fond of songs, dance and musical instruments. Skilled in every kind of work, one is very learned, and has various kinds of wealth, luxuries, etc. at his disposal. Loving right things, one is very enthusiastic, and full of energy. Eloquent and famous, one has many friends and servants. He will be chief among his own men, a leader, intelligent, shrewd, discriminative, skillful, proficient and an expert in his work.”
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“Veena” is a lute with seven strings, this yoga is also called Vallaki Yoga, “Vallaki”, again meaning lute. All the planets in seven rasis give great skill, talent and proficiency to the native in whatever works other factors in the horoscope incline them towards. These natives are well developed and versatile, most capable of focusing and succeeding in their goals. Natives with Veena Yoga have a high capacity for happiness, which is the result of the satisfaction that comes from developing their God-given abilities to a high degree. For natives with Veena Yoga, the seventh planet, Saturn, becomes an important factor. If Saturn is in strong dignity in the rasi and navamsa the native will have a higher capacity for the isolation that perfectly developing one’s skills and capabilities requires. If Saturn is not in good dignity and is afflicting many other planets, especially the Sun and the Moon, the native’s psychological hindrances will reduce the full benefit of the Veena Yoga; not being at peace with themselves they will not be able to develop their skills to their highest potential as a result of low self-esteem, depression, inconsistency, etc. AKRITI YOGAS “Akriti” means shape or form. The twenty Akriti Yogas give the symbolic effects of the shape the seven planets look like in their arrangement in the heavens. The Akriti Yogas are very, very important for judging the individual character effects and strength of the native. These yogas, more than any other, indicate the foundation for happiness and inner peace of the native. If an auspicious Akriti Yoga is found the native’s capacity for fulfillment is higher, the result being that any negative and selfish tendencies will be curbed and that the native will be more able to live up to their altruistic and noble qualities. If an inauspicious Akriti Yoga is found, the native will remain unfulfilled; there will always be a “hole” in them. As a result of this emptiness, any negative and selfish tendencies will be amplified in the native’s nature and they will have little peace and happiness upon which to anchor any noble and altruistic characteristics; they may act and speak like the are doing good, but
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when it comes right down to it they generally are not found to have the capacity to live up to their ideals or statements. Sringataka “mountain having three peaks” Yoga: All planets in the lagna, 5th and 9th. “One born in Sringataka Yoga will be fond of quarrels and battles. One is a warrior, dear to the king, happy throughout their lives, but hates the fairer sex. He will be endowed with an auspicious wife and be rich. He will have wind as his predominant temperament and be angry. Though great, he is poor. One rises day by day, is extremely intelligent, loves his first wife and has aversion for the second.” “Sringataka” means a mountain having three peaks, its root “sringa” means a mountain, but also elevation, acme, highest point, as well as a horn as a symbol of self-reliance, strength, or haughtiness. Those natives with this yoga possess all of these qualities. Mountains always represent challenges as well as competition, the Sringataka Yoga native is therefore always ready to accept a challenge and thus is said to be a warrior. The 1st, 5th, and 9th house are houses of the self, and this makes the natives self-reliant, but along with this comes the desire for others to be self-reliant as well. This gives them some distaste for the opposite sex since relationships are not usually based on self-reliance; instead, they often feel dragged upon by their partners. Hala “plough” Yoga: All planets in the 2nd, 6th and 10th; in the 3rd, 7th and 11th; or in the 4th, 8th and 12th houses. “One born in Hala Yoga will eat a lot, be miserable, emotional, subject to grief, agitated, indigent, and very poor. One is forsaken by relatives and friends, is a servant and takes up agriculture. One is a messenger bearing news, loves the gentle, and has friends.” “Hala” means a plough. A plough is triangular shaped, therefore this yoga obtains when all the planets fall in the Artha trine- 2nd, 6th, and 10th; the Moksha trine- the 4th, 8th and 12th; or the Kama trine- the
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3 , 7 and 11 . A plow, however, does hard work, and this represents the struggles the natives with Hala Yoga undergo. With no planets falling in the house of self- 1st, 5th and 9th, the work the native does benefits others more than themselves. Most importantly, the dominance of planets out of the 1st, 5th and 9th indicates that the native also feels out of touch with their self and this hampers their capacity for happiness. If Hala Yoga is formed by planets being in the artha trine (houses 2, 6 and 10) the native puts all of their energy into providing for the material well-being and status of themselves and others, which alone is not enough for happiness, and though they may appear materially successful, they usually don’t have the slightest idea of who they really are. If Hala Yoga is formed by all the planets in the kama trine (houses 3, 7 and 11) the native puts a lot of energy into fulfilling that which they deem will give them excited happiness and pleasure; the result of desire being suffering, these natives do not find complete happiness, regardless of the amount of desires they are able to fulfill; in fact, these natives find reason for unhappiness even when what they desire is realized and they are never happy with what they get and this can cause them to be greedy or cruel in the pursuit of their desires. If Hala Yoga is formed by all the planets in the moksha trine (houses 4, 8 and 12) the native’s capacity for embodied happiness is very little and life is full of discontents, longings and the inability to pursue a goal to its full fruition, and though there can be the desire for spiritual development, these native’s usually lack the focus and direction to really grow spiritually. Hala Yoga in the moksha trine has been seen to set the foundation for very addictive and insane behaviors. Gada “mace” Yoga: All planets in two successive angles. “One born in Gada Yoga will always make efforts to gain wealth, cares for honor, will perform religious sacrifices, be skilled in shastras, spells, instruments, and songs, and be endowed with wealth, gold and gems.” “Gada” means a mace, club, or bludgeon. Maces, as well as any bludgeoning weapons, have traditionally been the weapons of those
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who put an emphasis on spirituality in their lives; they preferred these types of weapons above the sword. This yoga, therefore, gives the capacity for inner security, and the strength to fight against obstacles and difficulties. While not all natives with Gada Yoga have been found to be actively pursuing spiritual practices, they tend to know who they are, make very little pretenses about themselves and are “real.” Sakata “cart” Yoga: All planets in the lagna and 7th house. “One born in Sakata Yoga will be afflicted by diseases, have ugly or diseased nails, possess mean and ugly wives, be foolish, and devoid of friends and relatives. Poor, one will live by pulling a cart or trade in carts or hackney carriages. He will be moving like a cart, and be bereaved by the death of his son and wife. He will be of wicked mentality, idle, and have defective sight.” “Sakata” means a cart or wagon, but of the slower, more rustic type. Natives with this yoga find it slow and cumbersome to move forward in life and their goals are often distracted by the people in their lives. There is a tendency to go back and forth between what they aspire towards and what others bring out in them and this can make it difficult for them to firmly set out on their own or to be fully involved in a relationship. They are guided by their passions and desires rather than by intellect or wisdom. The natives are generally strongly attracted to the opposite sex and don't have much discrimination with respect to those they have relationships with. The desire nature is strong and these natives generally feel empty. Vihaga “skygoer” Yoga: All planets in the 4th and 10th house. “One born in Vihaga Yoga will be fond of roaming, a messenger, shameless, of mean and vagrant habits, interested in quarrels and live by sexual dealings. One does not enjoy any pleasures and has the ability of saying many words even when the contents are thinner.” “Vihaga” means skygoer and refers to things moving through the sky, such as birds, arrows or the Sun. Vihaga Yoga does not support
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happiness and natives with this yoga often try to believe that they are greater than they actually are in order to compensate for their inner lack. Hora Sara is the one source I have come across that attributes auspicious results to this yoga: “One will be happy and engaged in amassing wealth in several ways. His valor will be unsurpassed and he will have many places to reside and will be loved when in others' places.” The author of Hora Sara, Prithuyasas, is the son of Varahamihira (the author of Brihat Jataka), so it is surprising that he contradicts his father. Since all the planets are in angles in Vihaga Yoga, the planets, if forming other good yogas, are very capable of giving success and wealth. Natives, however, with Vihaga Yoga are rarely happy as a result of their success. Natives with Vihaga Yoga generally find it difficult to be firm in their actions in the face of their different moods and feelings about things, and they are also very emotionally attached to their actions. Kamala “lotus” Yoga: All planets in the 4 angles. “One born in Kamala Yoga will be rich, virtuous, very famous, and pure. He will perform hundreds of auspicious acts, acquire glory on all sides and his friendship and good qualities are unsurpassed. Long lived, one is a lord of the Earth and their enjoyment will be immense. One always gets happiness and elevation, is strong and powerful, extremely beautiful, famous due to their learning, music and singing, and if born in a royal family one becomes a king.” “Kamala” means a lotus flower, as well as meaning prosperity. This yoga is so called because the four angles all being occupied give the impression of the petals of a lotus. Natives with this yoga are always intent on doing good and being productive regardless of what happens to them in life. They are above the many petty difficulties of the world and have a great capacity to continue with the same happiness through thick or thin.
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Vapi “pond” Yoga: All planets in all the four panapharas (2nd, 5th, 8th, and 11th) or all in the four apoklimas (3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th). “One born in Vapi Yoga will be capable of accumulating wealth, and endowed with lasting wealth, happiness and sons. One enjoys some small though enduring comforts, is somewhat rich, keeps their wealth safely hidden underground and does not subscribe money to any cause. Of good physique, one is beautiful, free from eye afflictions, and one to be a king. One lives long, is the most excellent in their lineage, speaks lovingly, has an excellent mentality, grows a small garden of flowers and is glorious.” “Vapi” means a pond, pool, lake, or reservoir, but particularly those that are created by damming up the earth. Natives with Vapi Yoga take the best of what comes their way and make the most of it. For natives with Vapi Yoga, all the good things that they are going to have in their lives come of their own accord and in their own time, searching, seeking or demanding generally go unrewarded. These natives have the inner security necessary to make the most of the good that comes into their lives. Vajra “thunderbolt” Yoga: All benefics in the lagna and 7th house, and all malefics in 4th and 10th houses. “One born in Vajra Yoga will be happy in the beginning and end of life. One is lovely, charming, valorous and a great warrior. One is free from sickness but unfortunate, devoid of desires, and inimical to his own people. In middle life one is given to sensual pleasures and wrath and is devoid of fortunes.” “Vajra” means the “hard or mighty one” it refers to Indra's thunderbolt, but also means thunderbolts in general as well as diamonds. Natives with this yoga are extremely powerful, but the malefic concentration on the 4th house can make them somewhat hard-hearted. The middle life is the worst period of life as in this time the malefic planets in the 4th and 10th houses will be more active. Natives with Vajra Yoga generally get many good things in life and
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have a high capacity for happiness; however, there are generally some difficult tasks that they must perform. Yava “barleycorn” Yoga: All malefics in the lagna and 7th house, and all benefics in 4th and 10th houses. “One born in Yava Yoga will observe fasts and religious rules, do auspicious acts, and be charitable, firm, valiant, liberal, and vigorous. One obtains lasting wealth and sons in their mid life, and they are also happy in their middle ages due to piety, passion, wealth, property, and joy. One is disposed to courtesy, is bountiful, peaceful, devoid of anger and always enthusiastic about righteousness.” “Yava” means barleycorn, but it can also mean any grain that is ground to flour. Natives born with this yoga always find happiness and do good deeds due to the benefics in the 4th and 10th, even when life brings personal suffering and difficulties by way of the malefics in the 1st and 7th house. Happiness is greatest in the middle life, when the benefics in the 4th and 10th houses are more active. There is some controversy over the last two yogas, Vajra and Yava Yogas, since their formation it is not astronomically possible. The two benefics, Mercury and Venus, can never be angular to the Sun, a malefic. Some theorize that in older times it was possible for Mercury and Venus to be angular from the Sun, but this is an extreme theory that would require the planets to have completely different orbital paths than they do now; Mercury and Venus would have to be outside the Earth’s orbit. A more possible idea is, perhaps, that the Sri-Pathi bhava chart should be utilized for purposes of these yogas, and if Mercury is considered a malefic by being with malefics, then on very, very rare occasions Venus can be on an angle from the Sun. My tested opinion, however, is that these yogas were never meant to be found in full, else they would be so very rare they would not have found common mention in so many works. I believe the Nabhasa Yogas illustrate important astrological concepts which indicate the
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major themes present in the chart and that they should be considered even when they do not apply in full. In the following yogas wherein all the planets fall in either four, or seven consecutive houses, there is a theme that begins and has its start at the first house with planets, and has its conclusion or reward due to the last house with any planets. For all of these yogas the planets in the first and last houses are very important. If benefic or well-situated planets are in the first house the yoga has a firm foundation and the native innately feels more secure. If a malefic or poorly disposed planet is there the yoga has a weak foundation and the native innately feels more insecure. If a benefic or well-situated planet is in the last house, the native is more capable of becoming secure. If a malefic or poorly disposed planets is there the native is much less capable of becoming secure. In all cases of the auspicious yogas of this type, malefics or poorly disposed planets in the first and last house reduce the benefic qualities of the yogas, whereas benefics and well disposed planets there make the yogas very auspicious. In all cases of the inauspicious yogas, benefics and well disposed planets in the first and last houses make the yogas less inauspicious and reduce the negative manner in which the native responds to their needs being only partially met, while malefics and poorly disposed planets there make the yogas severely troublesome. Most of these yogas begin at one angular house and end at another angular house. Most of those are inauspicious. Due to the fact that the angles begin some type of activity, if the conclusion of some type of activity (symbolized by the first angle with planets), has the beginning of some other type of activity (symbolized by the last angle with planets), as its reward or conclusion, then it follows that the activity leaves one feeling in need of something, else why the need for more activity. Yupa “sacrificial pillar” Yoga: All planets in all 4 houses commencing from the lagna.
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“One born in Yupa Yoga will have spiritual knowledge and be interested in sacrificial rites, fasts and other religious observances. Strong and generous, one is self-controlled, liberal, and distinguished. One will have self-protection, riches, wife and happiness. One has patience and discretion, and studies many branches of learning.” “Yupa” means any post, or pillar, but especially one used during sacrifices, as well as meaning a trophy or column erected in victory. All the planets in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th houses indicate that the native is able to find security and happiness within themselves. The native is more capable of controlling extroversion and of fulfilling all their needs within themselves, seeing their feelings, needs and desires as reflections of themselves. A malefic or poorly disposed planet in the 4th, however, restricts the degree of happiness that the native can find within himself or herself. Sara “arrow” Yoga: All planets in all 4 houses commencing from the 4th house. “One born in Sara Yoga is mischievous, violent, murderous, cruel, indulges in torture and mean handy-works, and is equal to a mad person. One is a prison master, maker of bow and arrows, earns through animals, catches hold of thieves, lives in forests to hunt, eats meat, and never gets any happiness right from birth.” “Sara” is a type of reed that is used for arrows in addition to meaning arrows used for the purpose of hurting; it also means mischief, injury or hurt. Natives with Sara Yoga are emotionally very empty and more prone to emotional unbalance and insanity. There is generally a lot of emphasis placed on their needs being met externally, and less capacity for true self-fulfillment. Often they can be hurtful or selfish as they attempt to fulfill their needs, although a benefic in the 7th will make them refrain from actually hurting others and make them more graceful and sensitive.
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Shakti “power” Yoga: All planets in all 4 houses commencing from the 7th house. “One born in Shakti Yoga loves all, shows intelligence in debate and has only a little happiness from married life. Bereft of wealth and ease, one is unsuccessful, miserable, mean, lazy, unhappy, base, deformed, an expert in war, firm, beautiful, and auspicious.” “Shakti” primarily means power, energy, might, capacity, ability, strength, etc.; it is also a spear, pike, dart, etc. The power of this yoga comes from the power of the mind. Along with this comes an attachment to one's ideas and concepts and the native is therefore an “expert in war,” one capable and willing to fight opposite views and ideas. This same tendency makes them “intelligent in debate”. They are happy or unhappy according to their ability to make things conform to their ideas and concepts of what should or shouldn't be, or better yet, to the degree they are able to see that their happiness or unhappiness comes from the ideas and concepts they hold in their minds. This creates the seemingly contradictive results of this yoga and the possibility of this yoga being a benefic or malefic force. Either they are attached to their ideas about things and therefore experience frustration at times and the need to push things, or they realize that they are only happy or unhappy as a result of what they hold in their minds. If the planets are generally well disposed and there are spiritualizing factors in the horoscope the more beneficial effects of this yoga are realized. Natives with Shakti Yoga are always driven towards activity, and while their actions are inclined to benefit others, they have difficulty feeling satisfied or care free, which prevents them from enjoying the good things they have accomplished, such as their marriage. Danda “rod” Yoga: All planets in all 4 houses commencing from the 10th house. “One born in Danda Yoga is indigent, unkind, grieved, poor, discarded by all, and a servant. One will lose his son and wife and be away from his men. Wretched, one
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makes friends with the mean and intoxicated persons, does the work of a messenger, has aversion towards others and his own lineage, and is devoid of intelligence.” “Danda” has many meanings, but the most significant one for purposes of this yoga is a rod, particularly as a symbol of judicial authority and punishment. Natives with this yoga are largely reaping the results of their previous karmas, as well as being forced to let go of all attachments. There is usually an element of loss and disappointment in their lives and they have some insecurities that are founded upon the possibility of loss. The most important point about Danda Yoga is that it indicates the completion and resolution of karmas on some level, and that the karmas done in this life are largely done to support and improve their future lives more so than the present one. Natives with this yoga usually find themselves at the end of life with just as much as they were born with, themselves, or they may find that their accomplishments really made no lasting difference, or if they did, there is an element of disappointment. Nauka “boat” Yoga: All planets in all 7 houses commencing from the lagna. “One born in Nauka Yoga is famous, mean and wicked, wretched, miserly, dirty, strong, and stingy, though he has many gains. Living on the surface of the water, one also derives their livelihood from water, being sometimes happy and other times miserable. One is also devoid of sensual pleasures, afflicted, volatile, greedy, and uses stolen wealth.” “Nauka” simply means a boat or ship. Natives with this yoga are more emotionally centered, introverted and sensitive people, “living on the surface of the water.” Their actions are largely emotionally centered, “derives their livelihood from water” There is a tendency to see others as an extension of themselves from which to benefit and gain from. They generally expect too much from others and too much happiness from their desires, as a result they do not find happiness.
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Kuta “peak” Yoga: All planets in all 7 houses commencing from the 4th house. “One born in Kuta Yoga is a liar, crafty, cruel, a mediator, wicked, and poor. One will head a jail, and lives in and frequents hills and fortresses. Living in woods and hills, one is a wrestler, loves the tribal people, is devoid of the knowledge of what is worth doing and what is not, practices deceit or gives false witness, and manufactures and sells imitation goods.” “Kuta” means any summit, such as a mountain peak, but it also means a concealed weapon, a deer trap, fraud, illusion, tricks, and falsehood. It is these latter meanings that seem appropriate to the results of this yoga. Natives with this yoga have their actions very much influenced by their imaginations and emotions. Their actions are further conditioned by their needs, not by any sense of code or conduct. Their actions are not necessarily selfish, only need centered, meaning the goal is to fulfill a need, and not to do any right or wrong, but in doing so they may do ill in the process. Chatra “parasol” Yoga: All planets in all 7 houses commencing from the 7th house. “One born in Chatra Yoga helps his own men and keeps his relations happy. Kind and very intelligent, of matchless riches and strength, one is dear to kings, long-lived and happy at the beginning and end of life. One is learned, generous, does state work, and gets insignia of royalty.” “Chatra” means a parasol or umbrella; it is particularly a parasol as a mark of royalty. These natives are particularly helpful to society, they recognize or sense that other's well-being is as important as their own. They are secure and centered individuals, very capable of succeeding and finding happiness through their own merits. They usually obtain a title, special honor or some recognition for their good deeds.
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Chapa “bow” Yoga: All planets in all 7 houses commencing from the 10th house. “One born in Chapa Yoga is a great warrior, liar, a thief, a jailer, a despised outcaste, one to keep secrets, devoid of luck, and a thieve haunting inaccessible places. Living in forests and hills, and fond of wandering therein, one will not have wealth in the middle of life, though they will be happy in their childhood and old age. Extremely full of pride, one gets into trouble on account of being intoxicated with pride.” “Chapa” means simply a bow, or arc of any type. The happiness of natives with this yoga is particularly dependent upon their actions; this makes them proud of all they do, for they have difficulties being happy unless they feel right about what they have done. Many of their actions are also kept hidden since they don't like to reveal their lesser actions and weaknesses. No matter what they do, they don’t really feel secure and always feel unsettled, which makes it very difficult for them to be happy. Ardha Chandra “half Moon” Yoga: All planets in all 7 houses commencing from a panaphara or apoklima. “One born in Ardha Chandra Yoga will lead an army, be dear to the king, strong, and like the Moon delights the people. One is endowed with gems, ornaments, gold, leads a life of pleasure, has a splendorous body, a fine and lovely appearance, and is superior to all.” Natives with this yoga have resources and talents available to them with which to make a happy life for themselves as well as for others. The results of their activities are fulfilling, giving contentment and happiness. The indications of the first house containing any planets will be the skills and resources with which the native makes their fortunes, and the house from which they gain their strength and security. The last house will be the natural conclusion to their activities, which increase their security and happiness.
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All planets in six alternate houses: Chakra “wheel” Yoga: All planets in six alternate rasis commencing from the lagna. “One born in Chakra Yoga will be a repository of good qualities, and an emperor at whose feet will be the prostrating heads of kings adorned with gem studded crowns. One is handsome, extremely valorous, obtains gifts from people again and again and his fame spreads in his whole life.” “Chakra” means any wheel, but also the wheel of a monarch's chariot rolling over his realms, as well as Vishnu's discus, the most powerful weapon in Vedic Mythology. Natives with this yoga are extremely powerful personalities. Self-reliant and capable, their own strengths and merits gain them their due rewards in life. With this yoga there are no planets in 2/12 or 6/8 positions, as a result the native experiences no disappointments or failings in their undertakings. This yoga is also known as Chandra Yoga; it gives the full results, like the full Moon, of the native’s potential, and also gives the capacity to realize fullness, or wholeness within oneself. Samudra “sea” Yoga: All planets in six alternate rasis commencing from the 2nd house. “One born in Samudra Yoga will have many precious stones, and consistently great wealth. Of steady mind, one is truthful, well disposed, dear to people, and endowed with pleasures. One becomes king like and a great epicures. One will find his living in water and be a ruler of the Earth. One is bountiful, of good disposition, patient, kind hearted, gets happiness from the king, becomes blessed himself and his lineage is blessed due to him.” Natives with this yoga have all their happiness’s bestowed upon them. The difference between this yoga and Chakra Yoga, is that the Chakra Yoga native activates their fortune through their strength, will, and powerful personality, while the Samudra Yoga native has all good things bestowed upon them; they have the soft and receptive power of the water in the ocean. These natives have only to imagine
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what they wish for and their desires become available. Samudra Yoga gives the strength of the ocean, which helps the native be emotionally secure. In the previously given Nauka Yoga, the native lives on the surface of the water, meaning they are emotionally centered but unfulfilled. With Samudra Yoga they live in the water, meaning their consciousness is more in touch with the Ocean of Spirit, increasing their security and happiness.
The 32 Nabhasa Yogas hold the key principles for holistically viewing the horoscope and are an essential first part of studying the nativity. Rarely will most of these Nabhasa Yogas be completely present, except for the seven Sankhya Yogas. The effects, however, will hold true for those Nabhasa Yogas that are most nearly formed. A great wealth of knowledge about the native will be lost if the Nabhasa Yogas are not appropriately considered. In order to fully benefit from the Nabhasa Yogas the following is recommended: 1. Consider whether the seven planets are predominately in moveable, fixed, or dual rasis. The native will take on the greater effects of the prevalent Asraya Yoga. 2. Then consider if there are greater amounts of benefics or malefics in the angles, not including Rahu and Ketu. The nativity will conform to the corresponding Dala Yoga. 3. Then consider the Sankhya Yoga present, there will always be a complete Sankhya yoga present. 4. Then see what Akriti Yogas are most closely formed, these will particularly influence the natives core makeup. An easy way to do this is to simply judge how many planets would have to be rearranged in order for the full conditions of the yoga to be present. The Akriti Yoga that requires the least rearranging will be the prevalent yoga. Each type of Nabhasa Yoga (the Asraya Yoga, Dala Yoga, Sankhya Yoga and Akriti Yoga), which is present in the horoscope, has an
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important bearing on the native; therefore, each type is to be looked into separately and has its own influence on the horoscope. ÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔ Monk In the horoscope of a monk, first considering the Asraya Yoga: Four of the seven planets are in fixed rasis; therefore the prevalent Asraya Yoga is Musala Yoga, which gives firmness and consistency in his actions. It was very difficult for him to make the decision to become a monk in the first place and leave his familiar life, and since doing so he has maintained sincerity and steadfastness throughout twenty-five years of ashram life, even amidst very tempting circumstances. There are neither more benefics nor more malefics in the angles, in fact there are no planets in the angles at all, so neither of the Dala Yogas, Mala Yoga or Sarpa Yoga, apply more than the other. The native's life has been neither particularly good for health nor bad; he is not particularly charming, nor repulsive; his actions are neither greatly dignified, nor crude or ill mannered. His life has not unfolded with particular ease or difficulty. All the seven planets fall in four rasis, forming Kedara Yoga amongst the Sankhya Yogas. The native is secure, has integrity, grows at a consistent and steady rate, and is always available to lend support to others. Considering the Akriti Yogas, I Ma Sa shall demonstrate the method Su Li Monk LeCa Ke completely: For Sringataka Yoga to Me Sc form five planets would have to be Ve rearranged in order for all the planets Vi Sa Ge to fall in houses 1, 5, and 9. For Hala Pi Yoga to form four planets would have to be rearranged in order for all the Mo Ca Ta JuR planets to fall in houses 3, 7, and 11. Ra Aq Ar For Gada Yoga to form all seven planets would have to be rearranged in order for all the planets to fall in two successive angles. For Sakata Yoga all seven planets would have to be rearranged in order for all the planets to fall in the 1st and 7th. For Vihaga Yoga to form all seven planets would again have to be rearranged in order for all the planets to fall in the 4th and 10th. For Kamala Yoga to form all seven planets would have to be arranged in order for all the planets to fall in the four angles. For Vapi yoga to form
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three planets, Saturn, Mars, and Moon would have to be rearranged to Leo and Aquarius. For Vajra Yoga to form all seven planets would have to be moved in order for all the benefics to be in lagna and 7th and all the malefics in 4th and 10th. For Yava Yoga to form again all the seven planets would have to be rearranged in order for all the malefics to be in the lagna and 7th and all the benefics in the 4th and 10th. For Yupa Yoga to form just two planets, the Moon and Jupiter, would have to be moved to the lagna and 4th in order for all the planets to be in the four houses (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th) commencing from the lagna. For Sara Yoga to form six planets would have to be rearranged for all the planets to fall in the four house commencing from the 4th. For Shakti Yoga to form, six planets would have to be rearranged for all the planets to fall in the four houses commencing from the 7th. For Danda Yoga to form, all seven planets would have to be moved into the four houses commencing from the 10th. For Nauka Yoga to form, four planets would have to be rearranged in order for all the planets to fall in the seven houses commencing from the lagna. For Kuta Yoga to form, five planets would have to be rearranged in order for all the planets to fall in the seven houses commencing from the 4th. For Chatra Yoga to form, six planets would have be rearranged in order for all the planets to fall in the seven houses commencing from the 7th. For Chapa Yoga to form, five planets would have to be rearranged in order for all the planets to fall in the seven houses commencing from the 10th. For Ardha-Chandra Yoga to form, four planets would have to be rearranged in order for all the planets to fall in seven continuous houses commencing from a panaphara or apoklima. For Chakra Yoga to form three planets would have to be rearranged in order for all the planets to fall in six alternate houses commencing from the lagna. For Samudra Yoga to form, five planets would have to be rearranged in order for all the planets to fall in six alternate houses commencing from the second. This exercise indicates that among the Akriti Yogas, the one that is most closely formed is Yupa Yoga, for which only two planets are in need of rearranging. (This is a lot easier than it looks, with a bit of practice you can determine the most closely formed Akriti Yoga in just a few seconds. This is one time I recommend the North India Style chart, where it is easier to see the houses and the angles.) The prevalent Akriti Yoga, Yupa Yoga very much supports the native’s spiritual life, he controls his extroversion, and learns to find his happiness in his inner life. Yupa is the sacrificial post, and in the horoscopes of spiritually active natives it allows them to make a sacrifice of life.
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I met this native upon his request for me to read his horoscope during a stay at an ashram. While looking over his horoscope it became quite apparent to me that he had fallen in love a few years ago, I hesitated to ask him about this since he “was a man of the cloth,” and I did not wish to insult him, so instead I said that this and this period was certainly very difficult period for him. He answered me with his story: There came a time in his life when his ashram duties required him to frequent a place of business where he fell in mutual love with a woman who worked there. Many monks and renunciates leave the ashram life on account of human love, however, with particular thanks to the Yupa Yoga, he never involved himself with the woman beyond the call of duty. After months of emotional suffering he asked her to be at lunch at the times he came to her place of work because he had already made his decision to live the life of a renunciate, and to see her frequently was more than he could bear, and that they must move on. It took him over three years to overcome the sadness of loosing his Love, but the Yupa Yoga helped him realize the worth of the sacrifice. Hitler In the horoscope of Adolf Hitler, Ju Sc the prevalent Asraya Yoga is Rajju Hitler Vi Le Mo Sa Yoga, since five of the seven planets Ke fall in moveable rasis. Hitler was born Li in Austria but came to power in Ca Ca Sa Ar Germany, he was “living fortunately in foreign lands.” He was “of a Ma Su Aq Ge Ra somewhat cruel and envious nature” Pi Me VeR Ta towards others in Germany who where more successful than many of the Germans. Natives with Rajju yoga are not usually as cruel or aggressive as Hitler; other factors in the horoscope supported this. Amongst the Dala Yogas, Sarpa Yoga is prevalent as there are three malefics on angles and only one benefic. Hitler's life was not happy, he suffered on account of his family, as well as not being able to realize his adolescent dreams, he also suffered imprisonment and did not live to a very long age. He had to struggle for all his successes; life unfolded in a difficult manner.
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Amongst the Sankhya Yogas, Sula Yoga is formed by all seven planets in three rasis. Hitler embodied all the qualities of this yoga. He was ready to fight a battle, famous through war, and eager to acquire. He was very attached to his ideas of what should and shouldn't be and he spared no effort in trying to make the world the way he thought it should be. The prevalent Akriti Yogas is Hala Yoga, formed by all the planets in the 3rd, 7th and 11th houses, since only one planet, Saturn, is out of the 11th. Hala Yoga in the Kama trine indicates a native who is never happy with what they get, there is always a desire for more and they can be greedy, cruel or aggressive in the pursuit of their desires. It is this yoga more than any other that set the foundation for his attempt to conquer Europe. Hala Yoga also indicates that “one is forsaken by friends,” since this yoga does not give character qualities that treat friends well. Some of Hitler’s closest aids attempted to assassinate him. Hitler's horoscope also represents Germany during the time that he was in power. One of the results of Hala Yoga is that one does not benefit from their exertions; Germany did not benefit from its actions at that time, other nations did. A large portion of Germany was the lost, and the Soviets gained greatly. Lonely Lady In the horoscope of a woman Lonely Lady feeling unhappy due to not being Sc Ca married or having any children at the Sa Aq Li Mo Ke age of 36, the prevalent Asraya Yogas is Rajju Yoga, since four of the seven Sa Pi Vi planets are in moveable rasis. The Ge native is somewhat temperamental and Ju moves onto new things before she has Me Ar Le even given other things a proper Ma Ta Ra Ve Ca opportunity. She also feels that life has Su been very unfair to her when she sees others who are married with children (the envious quality of Rajju Yoga), even though, all things considered, her life is as good as anyone else's. The prevalent Dala Yoga is the auspicious Mala Yoga since there is one benefic, Venus, on an angle and no malefics. Life has unfolded quite easily for her, she has always been supported in her actions, people have always done their best to help her, and what she does have, has come relatively easily. Marriage has not come due to not having been indicated as of yet.
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Mala Yoga does not give every desire, it only lets the native’s life unfold easily, but what unfolds is dependent upon the promise in the horoscope. The Sankhya Yoga present is Pasa Yoga; all the seven planets are in five rasis. Pasa Yoga is a giver of auspicious or inauspicious results; however, since the lagna lord is in the 5th, with the 5th lord, the native is intelligent and capable of choosing the good from the bad, the Pasa Yoga therefore gives some good effects. However, one of the prevalent Akriti Yogas is Sara Yoga, formed by all the planets consecutively in the 4th – 7th houses, since only two planets, the Moon and Saturn, our outside the 4th house. As a result of this Sara Yoga, the woman suffers chronic depression over the fact that she is not married and does not have children. Though depression is normal for any woman at her age who have not had the fortune of marriage and children, she hates to leave the house because she gets so depressed when she sees people with children, or married couples who are happy. All her needs are wrapped up into her desires on account of the Sara Yoga, and so she is “like mad” as the classical results of this yoga state. She claims she will “take anyone at this point,” but after one date with a man who does not kiss her well she will not see him again. The cruel behavior that Sara Yoga can indicate has been curbed by prevalent Dala Yoga being Mala Yoga, which is not inclined towards cruelty, especially since the Dala Yoga forming planet, benefic Venus, is in the 7th house, the last house in the Sara Yoga. In the US, it is normal for clients to want to know what they can do to develop their inner life when they come to an astrologer, they want to know what they can do to be happy in the moment, regardless of any predictions. This woman, on the other hand, only wanted her desire fulfilled, and would not entertain any counsel that would ease her mental suffering. Rahu's placement in the 7th house causes a lot of her desires to revolve around relationships, but Sara Yoga causes her to suffer on account of it. Had she a better Akriti Yoga than Sara Yoga, she would be able to go about her life in a balanced fashion, even while her desire was unfulfilled. The other prevalent Akriti Yoga is Chakra Yoga, formed by all the planets in six alternate houses beginning from the lagna, since only one planet is out of the 9th house and one out of the lagna. Chakra yoga makes a person very powerful and helps them initiate their success. She is quite successful in other areas of her life besides marriage. She has not yet learned how to bring marriage into her life due to Rahu being in the 7th, which
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indicates that partnership is what she is least skilled in, and where, therefore, the Sara Yoga takes greatest hold. In the horoscope of pioneering Ra Carl Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, there are two malefics on angles and no Mo ArPi Jung CaSa benefics; the prevalent Dala Yoga is SaR Sarpa Yoga. Jung did not have much Aq Ta Sc Ma support in his life, especially his early Le life. He suffered from isolation and what he did he largely did through his Me Ge Li Ju self. The two malefics are forming Ve Ca Vi Mahapurusha Yogas; Saturn is Su Ke forming Sasa Yoga and Mars Ruchaka Yoga. On account of this what unfolded in Jung’s life is greater than is normally seen with only malefics in the angles, because the Mahapurusha Yoga forming planets always indicate characteristics with which the native builds their life and moves forward. More of the seven planets are in moveable rasis, the prevalent Asraya Yoga, therefore, is Rajju Yoga, which in a powerful horoscope indicates a pioneer, which Jung was as the founder of analytical psychology. Rajju Yoga also inclines a native towards travel and success in foreign lands. Jung traveled to many countries, including India, to study their myths, which he drew upon for his work. All the planets are in six rasis, forming Dama Yoga, indicating that Jung had a truly humanitarian nature and that he hoped to benefit humanity through his work. This yoga also helped him understand the value of all our experiences to help us achieve wholeness or individualization. Notice that he has Aquarius lagna, Aquarius is the rasi of individualization, Saturn there indicates a native who is working towards individualization, which is complete self-acceptance of one’s role, and total security with one’s self. This state is free from the psychological complexes that are created by any feelings of lack that cause a person to compensate by trying to appear more than they feel or one that cringes when they would do otherwise. Paramahamsa Yogananda has said that most of what we do and call the spiritual battle is actually the psychological battle, and that after the psychological battle is won the spiritual battle is relatively quick. Aquarius is the 2nd to the last rasi of Pisces, the rasi of spiritual liberation. Aquarius is
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the rasi of psychological liberation, or individualization, so individualization precedes liberation. It is eleven rasis up to individualization, and from there, just one rasi to liberation. The prevalent Akriti Yoga is Chakra Yoga, as only two of the planets are outside of being in all of the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th houses. This yoga indicates a very powerful and secure personality. Jung has undoubtedly been the most powerful person in psychology. Though much has been attributed to Freud, his work is becoming less and less popular while Jung’s work is becoming even more popular as a result of the beginning of myths recent return to modern culture. Chakra Yoga is also called Chandra “Moon” Yoga, indicating that this yoga gives the capacity for fullness within oneself, which helped Jung grow towards the wholeness that his work was directed towards.
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3 Pancha Mahapurusha Yogas Pancha Mahapurusha Yogas indicate five types of great personages, each being created by one of Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus or Saturn being in an angle and in own or exaltation rasi. The respective planet forming the Mahapurusha Yoga will influence all the actions, endeavors and efforts of the native. The specific effects of Mahapurusha Yogas are not dasa dependent, rather they indicate significant characteristics of the native with which the native guides their life towards success. The dasa of a well-placed planet in an angle is, of course, a period of success; therefore, the dasa of a planet forming a Mahapurusha Yoga also gives success. The effects of Mahapurusha Yogas are as pure as the planet forming the yoga. Any aspect or conjunction to the yoga-forming planet modifies the yoga in respect to the qualities of the influencing planet. Generally, however, the conjunction or aspect of a benefic improves the effects of the yoga, while that of a malefic reduces the beneficial effects of the yoga. The conjunction of one of the luminaries, the Sun or the Moon, with the Pancha Mahapurusha Yoga-forming planet is an obstruction to the effects of the Mahapurusha Yoga. In this case the characteristic effects of the Mahapurusha Yoga is greatly diminished. The dasa of the planet forming the Mahapurusha Yoga, however, will still be a period of success, since a luminary in an angle with a strong planet will certainly provide success. Some sources also consider Pancha Mahapurusha Yogas from Chandra Lagna; however, when considered from Chandra Lagna the effects of these yogas do not dominate the native’s activities, nor do they indicate the dominant personality traits that they do when they are formed from the lagna. Their influence seems to be much less when considered from Chandra Lagna.
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Ruchaka “sharp and radiant” Yoga: Mars in an angle, and in its own or exaltation rasi. Description: “The Ruchaka native will have a long face, attractive brow, black hair, a neck akin to a conch, a blood-red complexion, be slender from the waist, and have thin shanks. He is 100 anguls in height, the circumference of his waist is equal to the length of his face, and he is 100 palas in weight. Pitta will predominate the constitution.” Personality: “Energetic and hardworking, he is very enthusiastic and daring, liberal, and has spotless lustre. Powerful and brave, he loves to fight wars. He will acquire wealth by doing many daring deeds. Of fine qualities, fond of all things, he will enjoy great reputation and fortune, and be a favorite of the king, or a king himself. He will become renowned for his merits, be discriminating, and a leader of an army emerging victorious in all his attempts.” Marks of Fortune: “He has the marks of veena (lute), vajra (lightning spear), trident, dhanus (bow), pasa (noose), Taurus, cakra (wheel), staff (a staff with a skull at the top deemed to be Shiva's weapon, and carried by ascetics), and an arrow on the hands and feet.” Religion and Knowledge: “He will honor gods and Brahmins and be well versed in occult sciences and scientific knowledge, he is versed in mantras, the method of praying with them and the art of producing magic.” Failings: “One will be very strong, but rash, arrogant, irascible, of cruel temperament and a protector or leader of thieves.” Life and Death: “As ruler of Sahyachala and Vindhya Pradesh, he lives in comfort and happiness for 70 years, commanding an army with a good supply of fleet horses, dies by fire or weapons (near a temple) and goes to the heavenly realms.” “Ruchaka” means very large, agreeable, pleasing, sharp, acid, as well as indicating any object that brings good luck. The root “rucha”
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means bright, radiant. Natives with this yoga are sharp, as per Mars' nature, but their martial energies are generally focused towards some good, unless Mars itself is afflicted, in which case failings may come from this yoga such as anger and the potential towards violence. Ruchaka Yoga natives are always very energetic and “radiant” with what they do. The Ruchaka Yoga native's goals and expectations are contingent upon the ideas and concepts they hold in their minds. Those things not in harmony with their mental concepts are seen as challenges and obstacles to overcome, and there is great power and knowledge on how to overcome them. This yoga very much emphasizes the use of the will to give success and make what one thinks is right come about, whether through physical, practical or occult means. In horoscopes with indications for spiritual practices, the native learns how any attachment to their mental concepts and ideas has an effect on their mental peace and spiritual mindedness. They then learn how to free their minds from all limiting concepts and discover what IS. Bhadra “blessed” Yoga: Mercury in an angle, and in its own or exaltation rasi. Description: “The Bhadra native is splendorous like a lion and walks with the gait of an elephant. He has a broad, developed chest, long and thick arms, and his feet, moustache, and head are beautiful. His hands and legs are akin to the lotus. Of dark complexion he has short, black, curly hair, single in each pore (single in each pore is considered most auspicious and indicates a king). He has an attractive face like that of a tiger, well-knitted eyebrows, and soft hair over the cheeks. His body will emanate smells like the earth after a fresh drizzle, sandal paste, saffron, and elephant's ichor. His skin and semen are also strong. He is 2000 palas in weight, 84 anguls in height, has his genital organs hidden like that of a horse or elephant, and he suffers from vata, pitta, and kapha.” Personality: “Bold, independent, valorous, and righteous, he is a protector of his family and reveres gods and Brahmins. A high-spirited king, he is diligently devoted to the befriending of kinsmen and well-wishers, though he will not forgive his own
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men. Sensuous, he is fond of luxuries and comforts, and his friends share in the enjoyment of his wealth. Very rich, and firm in prowess, he will lead men. He is skilled in all the arts, clean, praised by the learned, and of firm mind with respect to his own business.” Marks of Fortune: “He has the marks of sankha (conch), chakra (wheel), gada (mace), arrow, lotus, stave, elephant, crocodile, chariots, dhvaja (flag), and hala (plough) in his hands and feet.” Religion and Knowledge: “Of sattva guna, learned in all respects, he is well versed in yoga performance and sastras and has a love for contemplation. He will be adept in expounding the sacred lore. Of keen intellect, he is eloquent and clever.” Life and Death: “He will rule over Madhya Desha, living happily with his wife and children, but if his height and extent of outstretched arms are each 105 anguls, he will be an emperor of the whole earth. Displaying commanding genius, enjoying vast fame and extensive wealth, and women, etc., he will always be happy and dies at 80 (or 100) at a holy place and ascends to the abode of the Gods.” “Bhadra” means blessed, auspicious, fortunate, prosperous, happy, good, friendly, kind. Natives with Bhadra Yoga are the most skilled at bringing things to a concrete realization. They are the best managers and practical and successful leaders. They benefit in life through their capacity to make effective and intelligent decisions. Amongst the Pancha Mahapurusha Yogas, all other factors equal, Bhadra Yoga is capable of producing the greatest success. Hamsa “swan” Yoga: Jupiter in an angle, and in its own or exaltation rasi. Description: “The Hamsa native has voice like a swan, with a beautiful body of whitish complexion. Charming by looks with a prominent nose, reddish face, red mouth, round forehead, broad cheeks and round, honeylike eyes. His nails are
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reddish and he has well formed legs, beautiful feet, and clean limbs. 96 anguls in height, he will weigh 1600 palas and be kapha in constitution.” Personality: “A king extolled by the good; he is lovely like Kama Deva (the god of love), renowned, of generous disposition, beneficent and devoted to virtue. Happy and having every comfort at his command, he is wealthy, eats sumptuous food, and is delighted in sexually uniting, though being passionate his lust remains unfulfilled. He has great virile power (indriya). He is fond of swimming and playing in watery places. Of warm speech he is blessed with a beautiful wife. He will be respected and recognized by the government.” Marks of Fortune: “He has the marks of matsya (fish), ankush (the iron hook with which elephants are driven), dhanus (bow), sankha (conch), kamala (lotus), and trident on his hands and feet.” Religion and Knowledge: “Intent on acquiring knowledge of the sacred scriptures; he is acute; and has great merits. He is devotional and reveres his seniors, elders, gods and Brahmins.” Life and Death: “He enjoys life fully and as ruler of a land situated between the Ganges and Yamuna, over Sura Sena, or Ghandarva, he dies in a forest after attaining the age of 100 (or 82, or 90) years.” “Hamsa” means a swan or other aquatic bird that is considered as a bird of passage. Natives with Hamsa Yoga are the most faith inspired, and they are afforded the most protection and blessings from difficulties and suffering. They benefit in life due to their faith, hope, optimism and goodwill. They find greater meaning in life; have a good capacity for foresight, and the good fortune to have and choose the good over the bad. An interesting facet of this yoga is that it does create strong sexual passion, just as the classical texts states. Amongst the Mahapurusha Yogas, Hamsa Yoga grants the longest longevity.
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Malavya Yoga: Venus in an angle, and in its own or exaltation rasi. Description: “The Malavya native is lustrous like Chandra, of slender waist, medium stature, with beautiful lips the lower being not very fleshy, and having an ordinary red complexion, with white, even, and beautiful teeth, and a pleasant fragrance to the body. Handsome and gracefully built, one has the gestures, bodily structure and the shining eyes of a woman. The limbs are strong and the arms are long enough to reach to the knees. One has a majestic voice akin to that of a tusker, and is richly dressed and well ornamented. The face is 13 anguls in length and ten in breadth, and the temperament is kapha and vata.” Personality: “One is fond of music, silver, jewels, women, furniture, clothes and garments; and enjoys all the pleasures of life to suit their passion. Liberal, meritorious, resolute, powerful, wealthy, and fortunate, one becomes famous and prospers. One is blessed with children, spouse, and vehicles, and eats good meals. One possesses unperturbed senses and becomes a monarch of cultured mind.” Religion and Knowledge: “Learned, one knows the meaning of the sacred scriptures, and is clever in the application of the three regal powers: strength, capacity and counsel.” Life and Death: “One lives happily for seventy (or 77) years as ruler of Lata, Sindhu and Malva and then leaves for his heavenly abode after shuffling off his mortal coils in a sacred place through yoga or penance.” “Malavya” means relating to or belonging to the country Malava (Malva), in central India. Why this yoga is named thus is a good question, however it appears that Malava was a center of artistry and luxury, much like Athens of ancient Greece. Natives with Malavya Yoga have the greatest capacity for enjoyment. The wise and diplomatic qualities of Venus are very accentuated in natives with this yoga. Their strength comes from recognizing the true value of anything they might desire or aspire towards, thereby making the best decisions and, therefore, not involving themselves in any activity that
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costs them more than they can afford; whether the price is material, emotional or spiritual. These natives also have the greatest ability to harmoniously enjoy the good things in the world without lusting or craving after them. Sasa “rabbit” Yoga: Saturn in an angle, and in its own or exaltation rasi. Description: “The Sasa native has slightly raised, small teeth and a smallish face, but not so his body which is long and slender of 92 anguls height. He has thin nails and large eyeballs. Of dark form, he has a weak, slender waist, and beautiful thighs. His teeth are somewhat protruding and his eyes resemble the lotus, though they may be wrathful as well.” Personality: “He is valorous, strong, lively, virile, crafty, and fond of women. A royal favorite and skilled in all assignments, he will be the chief of a country, a mayor, a king, a minister or a general. He acts with apprehension, and being faultfinding, others cannot hide their perfidy from him. Spirited and bountiful, he is extolled by all, and famous. Engaged in agriculture, he has plenty of grains, etc. He has good servants and is interested in hills, forests, forts and metallurgy, and would even deceive in his eager pursuit of metallurgy. He is also devoted to his mother.” Marks of Fortune: “He has vertical lines on his palms and soles resembling a mala (garland), veena (lute), mridanga (drum), weapons, wheel, conch, and cot.” Religion and Knowledge: “He is very intelligent and wise, and enjoys wandering in forests and mountains. He is well versed in the loopholes (weaknesses) of the enemy.” Failings: “Interested in the fair sex, he is a voluptuary and inclined to have intrigues with women not his own, playing the paramour with the objects of his guilty love. Cruel hearted and wicked he usurps other’s wealth and is happy.”
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Life and Death: “He rules happily over several parts of the earth with his body afflicted by colic or fistula, and then leaves for his heavenly abode at the age of 70.” “Sasa” means hare, or rabbit, symbolizing that the natives with this yoga are largely fear-based, as rabbits symbolizes fear. Much of what these natives accomplish and do is motivated by fear and done in order to create a security structure that has the goal of preventing the realization of their fears. Generally some great trauma or difficulty in the native’s early life, which they are constantly trying to compensate for, lends strength to their fears. The true strength of Sasa Yoga is perseverance, whether or not the native has skills or intelligence, they are sure to succeed due to sheer perseverance. Amongst all the Mahapurusha Yogas, Sasa Yoga is a very painful yoga, one that indicates a pained personality as well as a personality that is painful to be with or live with. Sasa Yoga natives are generally very controlling due to the compellation of their fears, which cause them to worry that others may make mistakes. These natives generally feel very isolated, but can be so difficult to be around that even their loved ones may avoid them, while at the same time feeling sorry for them. They generally don’t feel very comfortable around people and feel their best when surrounded by nature rather than personalities. Sasa Yoga natives desire wealth as a means of security, and are usually cautious in the spending. The classics state that the Sasa Yoga native will be attached to his mother, and while they may not actually be attached to their mother, their mother always has a significant influence upon them. The strong influence of Jupiter or Venus, and to a lesser degree, of Mercury, can reduce somewhat, but never entirely, the painful and negative effects of Sasa Yoga. INFLUENCE OF MULTIPLE MAHAPURUSHA YOGAS “These yogas bestow upon the native an empire and perfection. The person who happens to have one, two, three, four or all the five Mahapurusha Yogas will respectively be: with 1- a fortunate man, with 2- one equal to a king, with 3- a king, with 4- an Emperor, with 5- one superior to an Emperor.” -Phaladeepika 6, 4
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PANCHAMAHAPURUSHA YOGAS & SANKHYA YOGAS In the event that a Mahapurusha Yoga is present in a horoscope that also has the Sankhya Yoga corresponding to the number of the planet forming the Mahapurusha Yoga, the effects of the Mahapurusha Yoga and the Sankhya Yoga are synergistic and more significant characteristics emerge. Ruchaka Yoga with Sula Yoga indicates a much more martial personality and one much more motivated by their thoughts and ideas about things. Bhadra Yoga with Kedara Yoga indicate a personality even more equipped to bring things to a concrete manifestation and more capable of creating balanced and steady security. Hamsa Yoga with Pasa Yoga indicates a greater judicial capacity, a greater capacity to see the good and bad in a situation, and greater fortune in choosing the good from amongst the dual possibilities that Pasa Yoga offers. Malavya Yoga with Dama Yoga indicates a personality more capable of understanding the worth and value of any situation. Sasa Yoga with Veena Yoga indicates a skilled personality that takes advantage of their isolation to develop their skills. ÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔ Ruchaka Yoga In the horoscope of Self-realized Mo sage, Ramana Maharshi, Mars is in Ma Sa Ke F Aries in the 7th house forming O D E Ruchaka Yoga. Ramana Maharshi was Ramana Ju considered to be an incarnation of Maharshi Dec. 30, 1879 G Skanda, the presiding deity of Mars. N 1:15 LMT His teachings largely reflect the idea of 9N55, 78E10 freeing the mind from the false mental MQ H concepts, until one finally realizes Ra Me what IS, and the mind regains its Su Ve innocence, which Skanda, a seven-day- LQ K J I old infant, symbolizes. This is the young child, Mars, at his best. Notice the rasi aspect of all three benefics (Mercury, Venus and Jupiter) to Mars making this a very auspicious Ruchaka Yoga.
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In the horoscope of Clint MeR Ju Ma Eastwood, movie star and small-time Su Ra Ve F D E politician, Mars is in the 7th in Aries O forming Ruchaka Yoga. Mars joins Clint Eastwood Mo Rahu, indicating a potential for May. 31, 1930 G N 17:35 LMT violence and anger, and there are no San Francisco beneficial conjunctions or rasi aspects. 37N46, 122W25 Subha /Asubha MQ H Subha/Asubha Ma Yoga influences Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 -30 45 Dignity in Rasi: SaR Ke indicate that there Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 30 LQ K J I are 123 virupas of Dignity in Nav. Vargottama: + 60 Asubha influences. Mars afflicted thus and forming -60 Tara, ± 60: Ruchaka Yoga supports his roles as the hero who never Ben. Conjunctions Mal. Conjunctions -60 hesitates to use violence. There are substantial rumors of 5 Ben. Aspect abuse in his relationships, which the horoscope -53 Mal. Aspect supports, and during his term as mayor of a small Hemmed by Ben. Hemmed by Mal. California city he put together his own special police -123 Total force. Bhadra Yoga In the horoscope of computer Mo Ke software king, Bill Gates, Mercury is in F D E O Virgo in the 4th house forming Bhadra Yoga, which has helped him become Bill Gates Oct. 28, 1955 the greatest marketing power in the G N 21:05 PST PC world. Gates recognized the Seattle, WA Ju commercial value Subha/Asubha Me 47N36, 122W20 H of MS-Dos, MQ Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 30 30 Sa Dignity in Rasi: purchased it for a Ma Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 30 Ve Ra relative trifling and Dignity in Nav. Su I Me K J Vargottama: + 60 made a fortune on LQ 60 Tara, ± 60: it. The rasi aspect of the Moon to Mercury has given Ben. Conjunctions him genuine care for his employees as well as others, Mal. Conjunctions -60 65 Ben. Aspect which is shown by his charitable contributions. The Mal. Aspect conjunction of Mars, on the other hand, has made him a Hemmed by Ben. Hemmed by Mal. strong businessman who has practically forced some of 155 Total his products onto consumers. Subha/Asubha Yoga
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influences indicate that there are 155 virupas of Subha influences greatly supporting Gates’ business acumen. Hamsa Yoga The horoscope of author, Sa inventor, and statesman, Benjamin Ra th F D E O Franklin, has exalted Jupiter in the 4 Benjamin house forming Hamsa Yoga. Jupiter is JuR Franklin Mo rasi aspected by the Moon (who, Jan. 17, 1706 G though a malefic, is vargottama) by N 11:00 LMT MeR Ketu from its own rasi, and by exalted Boston, MA Rahu. The Hamsa Yoga, therefore, MQ Su 42N21, 71W04 H becomes very strong, though unusual. Ve Ke Franklin was very scientific minded, Ma K J I the inventor and discoverer of the LQ lightning rod, and the first to prove that lightning was electricity, all of these attributable to the influence of the nodes. Many of his writings were also groundbreaking and way ahead of his time. He propagated healthy living habits that just today are beginning to be followed. Early in life, at the age of fifteen, he showed literary promise and began writing newspaper articles at that time. He was “respected by kings,” lived a long life, and had a reputation among the women even in his old age. He showed continual faith and hope for the success of the American Revolution, even during the direst of times. Considering the Subha/Asubha Yoga Subha/Asubha Ju Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 30 influences to Jupiter it is found that there are 101 60 Dignity in Rasi: Asubha Yoga influences. Jupiter, therefore, suffers some Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 -30 Dignity in Nav. affliction. Franklin was the 10th of 17 children and was Vargottama: + 60 only formally educated until the age of 10. He also had a -60 Tara, ± 60: falling out with one of his brothers with whom he Ben. Conjunctions Mal. Conjunctions worked, which left him wandering jobless after another 75 Ben. Aspect promise made by a friend for a position was not fulfilled. 176 Mal. Aspect Hemmed by Ben. His faith, goodwill and optimism were severely tested in Hemmed by Mal. his early life, all during the dasa of Jupiter. -101 Total Malavya Yoga In the horoscope of Guru Anandamayi Ma, Venus is in Pisces in the lagna forming Malavya Yoga. Though married, Anandamayi Ma became one of the greatest saints of modern India, with her husband becoming her
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chief disciple. Some astrologers would Ve Su argue that Malavya Yoga creates great Me F D E passion that overcomes any factors O that could make one a renunciate, but Ra Anandamayi Ju this is not so as the classics state, “one Ma Ma Apr. 30, 1896 G possesses unperturbed senses,” which N 3:42 IST happens if the Malavya Yoga is wellKe 23N35, 91E13 disposed. In MQ H Subha/Asubha Ve Anandamayi Ma’s Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 30 60 Dignity in Rasi: SaR Mo horoscope Venus is Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 30 LQ K J I vargottama with no 60 Dignity in Nav. Vargottama: + 60 60 malefic rasi aspects or conjunctions. Considering 60 Tara, ± 60: Subha/Asubha Yoga influences it is found that Venus Ben. Conjunctions Mal. Conjunctions has 278 virupas of Subha influences. Malavya Yoga has, 51 Ben. Aspect therefore, contributed to Anandamayi Ma’s recognition -14 Mal. Aspect that spiritual bliss is what is most valuable. In her Venus Hemmed by Ben. Hemmed by Mal. -60 dasa she traveled across India followed by bands of 278 Total disciples. In the horoscope of Mahatma Ju Gandhi, Indian independence leader F D E O and the greatest pacifist of all times, Mo Venus is in the lagna in Libra forming Mahatma Malavya Yoga. Venus is with one Gandhi Ra N Oct. 2, 1869 G benefic and one malefic, but in its own 7:33 LMT navamsa, Taurus. Venus rules Mars’ Ke 21N44, 69E33 rasi, as well as MQ H Subha/Asubha Ve Me Mars’ navamsa, and Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 30 Ma Sa Su since Venus is in its 30 Dignity in Rasi: Ve K Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 30 J I own rasi the LQ 30 Dignity in Nav. malefic qualities of Mars are under the sanction of Vargottama: + 60 60 Tara, ± 60: Venus and cannot, therefore, harm Venus in any Ben. Conjunctions 60 significant manner (this also indicates Gandhi’s ability to Mal. Conjunctions -60 pacify violence). Venus is, therefore, quite well-disposed. 53 Ben. Aspect -45 Mal. Aspect Considering the Subha/Asubha Yoga influences it is Hemmed by Ben. found that Venus has 128 virupas of Subha influence, Hemmed by Mal. -60 128 contributing to Gandhi’s great diplomatic ability and a Total true understanding of the value of peace, freedom and war. The union of
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Mars with Venus made Gandhi rather passionate, his goal was celibacy to further his spiritual life; it is said that twice he renounced the pleasures of the flesh and failed, but succeeded thereafter. Sasa Yoga In the horoscope of King of Ke France, Louis XIV, Saturn is in its F D E O own rasi, Capricorn, in the 4th, Mo forming Sasa Yoga. At four he Louis XIV suffered the loss of his father; N Sep. 5, 1638 G Ve 11:11 LMT thereafter many of his views were 48N54, 2E05 Su SaR formed by his mother; “devoted to his H mother,” holds true, particularly since MQ Saturn is in the house of the mother in Ma Ju Me Ra a feminine rasi and the Moon is in LQ K J I Cancer in the 10th. Louis XIV made great efforts to expand the territories of France and dominate Europe, taking almost any excuse to wage war; “he usurps other’s wealth and is happy.” The strong need for control that is characteristic of Sasa Yoga manifested by him becoming the first king to impose absolute rule in France. Though being raised Roman Catholic by his mother, in his youth he was known as quite a rake, “inclined to have intrigues with women not his own, playing the paramour with the objects of his guilty love.” Notice that Saturn is also forming Sasa Yoga from the Moon, which makes the Sasa Yoga more dominant. Also the only rasi aspect Saturn receives is that of the 11th lord Sun in its own rasi, creating a more Subha/Asubha Sa domineering and self-centered personality. Saturn is a Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 -30 Yoga Karaka for Libra lagna and, therefore, has the 30 Dignity in Rasi: Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 -30 capacity to operate in a dharmic manner. However, an -60 Dignity in Nav. angular lord in an angle becomes temporally neutral, Vargottama: + 60 -60 Tara, ± 60: even if it also rules a trine. The only rasi aspect to Saturn Ben. Conjunctions is from the 11th lord in the 11th house, a temporal Mal. Conjunctions malefic indicating egocentricity, especially since it is in 120 Ben. Aspect -65 Mal. Aspect the 11th house. The rasi aspect of the Sun stalls the Hemmed by Ben. temporal neutrality of Saturn, since the 11th lord is the Hemmed by Mal. -95 strongest of the 3rd, 6th, or 11th lords, and the 4th lord is Total the weakest of the 4th, 7th, or 10th lords. Saturn, therefore, takes on the temporal nature of the Sun, which is malefic and egocentric. Furthermore,
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Saturn is debilitated in the navamsa, creating a stronger need to compensate for the fears and insecurities indicated by Sasa Yoga. Considering the Subha/Asubha Yoga influences to Saturn, it is found that Saturn has 95 virupas of Asubha influences, contributing to making this a Sasa yoga of the worst sort. In the horoscope of Mata Ju Mo Amritanandamayi, popularly known as F D E O Ammachi, Saturn in the Lagna is in Exaltation in Libra forming Sasa Yoga. Ammachi Ke Sep. 27, 1953 Ammachi is one of the most beloved G N 9:09 IST saints of India, known for her mass Amritapuri Ma darshans where she hugs thousands of Ra 9N07, 76E27 Ve devotees. Saturn is the yoga karaka for MQ H Libra lagna, and due to ruling a trine Me Sa becomes a temporal benefic and a Su K J I planet of dharma. Saturn is also rasi LQ aspected by an exalted Moon, benefic Venus, and a Subha/Asubha Sa vargottama Mars. These all combined bring out the best Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 30 60 Dignity in Rasi: of Sasa Yoga with none of the failings usually attributed Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 -30 to the yoga. Furthermore, considering the Dignity in Nav. Subha/Asubha Yoga influence it is found that Saturn Vargottama: + 60 -60 Tara, ± 60: has 62 virupas of Subha influences, enough to support Ben. Conjunctions more of the beneficial qualities of Sasa Yoga. As a young Mal. Conjunctions 72 Ben. Aspect girl, Ammachi gave all she could to the poor and -10 Mal. Aspect forlorn, this became such a problem that she was ousted Hemmed by Ben. Hemmed by Mal. by her relatives and was forced to live in the woods 62 Total (which Sasa Yoga natives actually enjoy). Sasa Yoga, as always, gave some difficulty, separation or abandonment in the early life; due to the beneficial influences Ammachi was able to overcome the fear and trauma of the Sasa Yoga in a character-building manner rather than through selfishness or extroverted and compensative behavior. Hamsa Yoga Obstructed by the Sun In the horoscope of Annie Oakley, famous markswoman, who started using a rifle at the age of six to help her family hunt for food, and who became one of the best known professional game hunters, Jupiter is in the 10th house in exaltation forming Hamsa Yoga. Jupiter, however, is conjunct
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MaR LQ K J I Multiple Mahapurusha Yogas In the horoscope of occultist Aleister Crowley, Saturn forms Sasa Yoga, Mars Ruchaka Yoga, and Venus Malavya Yoga. Mars and Venus are both vargottama and there are no malefic rasi aspects or conjunctions to all three Mahapurusha Yoga forming planets. Considering the Subha/Asubha Yoga influences it is found that all three yoga forming planets have very high Subha influences: Mars with 236 Mo virupas, Venus with 385 and Saturn Ra F D E with 216. Three Mahapurusha Yogas O Aleister makes one a king according to Crowley Phaladeepika, and in Crowley’s Oct. 12, 1875 G N horoscope the three yogas so wellLeamington, UK SaR disposed have made him a “king” of 23:30 LMT Ma 52N18, 1W32 H large influence, particularly through his MQ Tarot deck. Crowley is a controversial Ju Ke Ve figure; some believe he has indulged in Su K J Me I the darker LQ Subha/Asubha Ma Ve Sa forces of nature, while others say his knowledge Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 -30 30 -30 has always been for the benefit of mankind. The 60 45 30 Dignity in Rasi: Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 -30 30 30 good disposition of the three Mahapurusha 60 45 Dignity in Nav. Yogas indicates that he has certainly been of Vargottama: + 60 60 60 benefit, however the Sasa Yoga in the 7th does 60 60 60 Tara, ± 60: 120 30 Ben. Conjunctions confirm some rumors of sexual indulgence and Mal. Conjunctions the Moon and Rahu in the 9th always indicate 99 44 126 Ben. Aspect -43 -49 -30 Mal. Aspect some destructive tendencies. The Ruchaka Yoga Hemmed by Ben. has certainly made him adept in, “the art of Hemmed by Mal. 236 385 216 producing magic,” as he has written many Total works on the subject. The Mahapurusha Yogas have contributed to his
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success in a field of knowledge due to the yoga: If the navamsa lord of the dispositor of the 2nd lord is Saturn or Mars and in an angle or trine with a malefic one will be a master of six sastras. In Crowley’s horoscope, the 2nd lord Sun is in Virgo ruled by Mercury, Mercury is in Aries navamsa ruled by Mars, and Mars is in an angle with Saturn, a malefic. In the horoscope of a librarian, Mars is forming Ruchaka Yoga, Saturn is forming Sasa Yoga, and Jupiter is forming Hamsa Yoga. With three Mahapurusha Yogas one would Ke normally expect huge success and F D E great fame, however, the conjunction O of Mars with the Moon, and of Saturn Librarian Ju Nov. 3, 1954 with the Sun has obstructed the G Richmond, VA Ruchaka Yoga and the Sasa Yoga, so N 12:41 EST Ma the greatest heights the native has 37N33, 77W28 Mo reached has been that of an ordinary MQ H librarian at a university. The energy or Su MeR aggression of Ruchaka Yoga is not Ra VeR Sa I K apparent in the native at all, nor is he LQ J interested in lower occultism or magic though he is a hard worker. There is no coldness or control characteristic of Sasa Yoga either. He is warm, friendly, and easygoing, and never one to chase a desire that may inconvenience anyone. The only impact of Sasa Yoga is that he seems to be irritated by outside distractions, but he tries to remove himself from these distractions, rather than to control them, as is the normal reaction of Sasa Yoga. The Hamsa Yoga significantly marks his personality. He is faithful, philosophical, meditative, forgiving and kind, and his greatest enjoyment is the pursuit of knowledge and ashram and temple service. An important point about the horoscope is that Saturn is very closely combust the Sun. Jupiter is in the nakshatra of Saturn, and Mars is in the rasi of Saturn, therefore Saturn’s combustion diminishes the capacity of all the exalted planets, especially since the Sun is also debilitated.
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4 Solar Yogas The Solar Yogas are simply formed by planets falling in the 2nd from the Sun, in the 12th from the Sun, or in the 2nd and 12th from the Sun. For the formation of these yogas, only the starry planets (Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn) are considered. An observation of the heavens reveals the importance of the planets falling in the 2nd and 12th from the Sun. Planets falling in the 2nd and 12th from the Sun are respectively observable as evening “stars” just after the setting of the Sun, or as morning “stars” just before the rising of the Sun. When a planet is viewable as an evening or morning “star,” it is at its brightest and most lustrous; therefore, planets falling in the 2nd and 12th from the Sun become more significant. The planets in the 2nd and 12th from the Sun, appearing brighter and more lustrous upon rising or setting, represent more of what the native has in life, and also indicate the stronger character qualities. Both the natural qualities of the planets as well as the lordship of the planets become more significant and positive in the horoscope. Any other good yogas that these planets may be forming are empowered and become more influential. Liken the planets in the 2nd and 12th from the Sun to those sitting to the right and left of the king. The Sun is the firmest and steadiest of the planets, therefore, the planets in the 2nd and 12th from the Sun become firmer and steadier. This is one reason why these planets become capable of greater success. The Sun is also the most positive energized planet; it only rules one rasi, Leo, a male, positive rasi. Due to this, the planets forming Solar Yogas become capable of greater initialization and actualization, and become more active in the native’s character. One of the benefits of a Solar Yoga is that if a planet, which is taking part in a Solar Yoga, falls in a dusthana, then the disruptive and destructive effects of the dusthana upon that planet are slightly
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lessened, since any planet that is in the 2 or 12 from the Sun represents those things that the native has more readily at their disposal. Solar Yogas are not dasa dependent; they give traits and qualities that manifest throughout life. The characteristics of the planets forming Solar Yogas will strongly influence the native’s personality and actions. Most significantly, they provide a foundation for the success of any other yogas that the Solar Yoga forming planets are also taking part in. A planet taking part in a Solar Yoga boosts the power and influence of the other yogas it is taking part in. Vosi Yoga: A planet, not including the Moon, Rahu or Ketu, in the 12th from the Sun. “One born with Vosi Yoga will be skillful, charitable, of excellent speech, looking towards the sides, employed, equal to a king, and genuine. He is endowed with fame, learning, strength, and a good memory. He will have a strong physique around the waist. Malefics forming this yoga will give contrary effects.” Planet rising before the Sun as morning "star," in the 12th from the Sun forming Vosi Yoga.
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planets in the horoscope. The traits of these planets will be very noticeable in the native upon first impression. Generally benefics forming Vosi Yoga are favored. Classical texts give very different results to benefics vs. malefics forming Vosi Yoga: “One born in a Suvosi Yoga (Vosi Yoga formed by benefics) will be liberal, blessed with all kinds of comforts, wealth, and happiness, a favorite of the sovereign, liked by all, exceedingly prosperous, and famous.” Benefics forming Vosi Yoga indicate that the native initiates their life in a well to do fashion, which includes kindness, fairness, balance, etc. The first impression of the native will be a good one in accordance with the nature of the benefic. Benefics forming Vosi Yoga, which are debilitated in the rasi or the navamsa, will, however, indicate problematic and imbalanced character qualities in accordance with the nature of the benefic, which reduce the native’s capacity to initiate the things they want in their lives. Any other yogas these debilitated planets are taking part in will, however, still become more powerful due to their taking part in the Solar Yoga. “One born in an Asubhavosi Yoga (Vosi Yoga formed by malefics) will be deceitful, sinful, laborious, disabled, defective limbed, always feeling sleepy, lazy and weary. A friend of the wicked, and of unrighteous conduct, he will abuse others. He will, however, quote sastras and scriptures.” Malefics forming Vosi Yoga indicate that the native initiates their life in a more difficult fashion, which includes reckless or imbalanced behaviors, willfulness, selfishness, competitiveness, etc. The first impression of the native will reveal some difficult aspects of their personality in accordance with the nature of the malefic. Malefics forming Vosi Yoga indicate greater hardships in initiating life’s experiences than do benefics, however, they also become more productive, so any other good yogas they are forming become more powerful and success producing.
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Saravali gives different results for the different planets that may be forming Vosi Yoga, but the important point is that the qualities of the planets forming Vosi Yoga become significant and active: Mars: “The subject will be victorious in war, famous, and will live with his own fortunes.” Mars forming Vosi Yoga by being in the 12th from the Sun indicates a native who initiates life through their will and strength. Courage, strong opinions, logic, willfulness, and possible recklessness are noticeable upon first impression. If Mars is afflicted by being combust, or influenced by Saturn or Rahu, there can be a tendency towards pushiness, forcefulness and demanding tendencies. Mercury: “One will speak sweetly, be beautiful and obey others' orders.” Mercury forming Vosi Yoga by being in the 12th from the Sun indicates that the native is thoughtful, fair and practical with regards to that which they initiate in life, and upon first impression. Jupiter: “The native will possess courage, strength and wisdom. He will keep his word.” Jupiter forming Vosi Yoga by being in the 12th from the Sun indicates that the native approaches things with wisdom, faith and understanding. Tolerance, thoughtfulness, openness, faith and goodwill are noticeable upon first impression. Venus: “The person will be valorous, famous, virtuous and reputed.” Venus forming Vosi Yoga by being in the 12th from the Sun indicates that the native evaluates the situations in life before proceeding. Diplomacy, grace, charm, respect and care are noticeable upon first impression.
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Saturn: “The native will be a businessman, wicked, will steal others' money, will hate elders and will be the husband of a pious lady.” Saturn forming Vosi Yoga by being in the 12th from the Sun indicates that the native approaches life seriously, and with caution, determination or calculation. Seriousness, coldness, reserve, concern and caution are noticeable upon first impression. Vesi Yoga: A planet, not including the Moon, Rahu or Ketu, in the 2nd from the Sun. “One born in Vesi Yoga will be even sighted, soft-spoken, firm in word, truthful, happy, bold, dear to his men, and popular among relations. Long-bodied, and indolent he will walk slowly, and have a bent body. He will be well balanced in his earning and spending and be endowed with some wealth. Malefics forming this yoga will give contrary effects.” Planet setting after the Sun as evening "star," in the 2nd from the Sun forming Vesi Yoga.
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are what the native uses to benefit from and take advantage of that which they do have. The traits of these planets will become more noticeable as one gets to know the native. Since the Sun is a very activating and initializing planet, Vosi Yoga is a bit more powerful than Vesi Yoga. Classical texts, therefore, give Vesi Yoga slightly less influential results than they give Vosi Yoga. Classical texts also give very different results to Vesi Yoga being formed by benefics vs. malefics: “The person born in a Suvesi Yoga (Vesi Yoga formed by benefics) will be very handsome, amiable, happy, a store of merit, brave, triumphant over his foes, liberal, intelligent, intrepid, virtuous, eloquent, a king, delighting in scientific pursuits, and possessed of comfort, fame, wealth, and strength.” Benefics forming Vesi Yoga indicate that the native takes care of, uses, and benefits from the things in their life in a well to do fashion, which includes fairness, kindness, balance, gentleness, care, etc. As one gets to know the native, enjoyable, kind, fair and comforting qualities, in accordance with the nature of the benefic, will become evident in their nature. Benefics forming Vesi Yoga, which are debilitated in the rasi or navamsa, however, indicate troublesome character qualities that harm the native’s capacity to take care of and benefit from the things they have in their life. “The person born in an Asubhavesi Yoga (Vesi Yoga formed by malefics) is bereft of riches and comforts, very stupid, afflicted with lust, ugly faced, and will lose his splendor. Evil minded and wicked, he is fond of the bad and low, delights in murder, unjustly vilifies others, and may have to go into exile.” Malefics forming Vesi Yoga indicate that the native takes care of, benefits from and uses things in their life in a more stressful manner, which include pushing, taking things to the limit, putting things to hard use, etc. As one gets to know the native, tough, determined, opinionated, etc. qualities become evident in their nature. Malefics forming Vesi Yoga do indicate greater stress and difficulties with
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those things in the native’s life, however, they also become more productive, so any other good yogas they are forming become more powerful and success producing. Like Vosi Yoga, Saravali gives different results for the different planets that may be forming Vesi Yoga: Mars: “The native will resort to base means, but be helpful to others.” Mars forming Vesi Yoga by being in the 2nd from the Sun indicates natives that are logical, strong and willful with managing and taking care of the things in their lives. The people and things in their lives are utilized for purposes of achieving their objectives and they do not spare more time than necessary to relax with and maintain these things. These natives’ strength, focus, strongmindedness and strong opinions become more noticeable as one gets to know them. Mercury: “The native will be a servant, will suffer penury, and be soft-spoken, modest and bashful.” Mercury forming Vesi Yoga by being in the 2nd from the Sun indicates natives that are fair and practical in taking care of that which is in their lives, and do so in such a way that these things grow and give greater security and happiness. A communicative, friendly, and humorous nature become more noticeable as one gets to know these natives. Jupiter: “The native will accumulate money, be learned and good-hearted.” Jupiter forming Vesi Yoga by being in the 2nd from the Sun indicates natives that are content and happy with what they have in their lives, and that they find purpose and happiness in taking care of these things. These natives are open and learn from the things in their life and their good fortune makes these things of great benefit
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to them. Qualities of optimism, goodwill, forgiveness and wisdom become more noticeable as one gets to know these natives. Venus: “The native will be timid, will face obstacles in his missions, will have pleasant movements, and be defeated.” Venus forming Vesi Yoga by being in the 2nd from the Sun indicates that the native very much enjoys the things they have in their life and that they recognize the importance of taking care of these things. Qualities of diplomacy, grace, charm, care, passion and enjoyment become more noticeable as one gets to know the native. Saturn: “One will resemble an old person and be wicked, fraudulent in disposition, contemptuous and join others' wives. He will, however, have wealth.” Saturn forming Vesi Yoga by being in the 2nd from the Sun indicates natives that tightly hold onto what they have and make every effort to benefit from it. There is a tendency to overuse that which they have, or to not take proper care of what they have, and to eventually discard it or wear it out. Qualities of seriousness, reserve, coldness, detachment, lack of care, or selfishness become more apparent as one gets to know these natives. If there are factors for strong spirituality in the horoscope, then Saturn gives qualities of detachment with respect to what they have and what they are in charge of. Ubhayachari Yoga: Planets, not including the Moon, Rahu or Ketu, in the 2nd and 12th from the Sun. “The Ubhayachari native will be a king or equal to a king, happy, talkative and a good speaker. One will be learned, strong, a protector of his kinsmen, a favorite of the government, enthusiastic, very fortunate, firm, and full of everything. He will have many servants and enjoy all pleasures. Even bodied but not very tall, he is very strong. Malefics forming this yoga will give contrary effects.”
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Ubhayachari Yoga is simply a combination of Vosi and Vesi Yogas. Classical texts also prefer benefics forming Ubhayachari Yoga, rather than malefics: “One who has Subhayachari Yoga (Ubhayachari Yoga formed by benefics) is a princely individual possessed with corresponding wealth and comforts and beloved for his amiability and compassionate nature. He will have beautiful limbs, be affable in address, though speaking too much. Delighting the world, he is enthusiastic, eloquent, renowned, wise, strong, a leader of men, and dear to the king.” “One with an Asubhobhayachari Yoga (Ubhayachari Yoga formed by malefics) will be wicked and mentally affected owing to public dishonor, and afflicted with diseases. Engaged in the service of others, one is in indigent circumstances, and bereft of learning, wealth and luck.” The main point of the Solar Yogas is that whatever a planet is indicating, whether through natural qualities or yogas, that becomes more productive and manifests larger, especially, when the planet is forming other yogas that give dignity, status or success. Therefore, a malefic or a benefic taking part in other good yogas and also forming any of the Solar Yogas will improve the quantity of good effects of the other yogas it is taking part in. ÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔ Vosi Yoga In the horoscope of Microsoft Mo Ke billionaire, Bill Gates, Mars and F D E O Mercury are in the 12th from the Sun, Bill Gates forming Vosi Yoga. The dominant Oct. 28, 1955 planet, Mercury, gives great business N G 21:05 PST acumen with which he has achieved Seattle, WA Ju outstanding success, especially since 47N36, 122W20 H MQ Mercury is in its own rasi. Mars Sa Ma indicates a sharp businessman who Ve Ra Me pushes and fights for his success. Su LQ
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In the horoscope of courtesan and spy, Mata Hari, Venus is in the 12th from the Sun forming Vosi Yoga. Venus endowed her with grace, charm, and sexuality upon first impression with which she disguised her intention of deceiving the military officers whom she had liaisons with before and during World War I. Venus is often found forming Vosi Yoga in the horoscopes of attractive, charming and graceful women.
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Vesi Yoga In the horoscope of automobile Ke entrepreneur Henry Ford, Mars is in F D E O the 2nd from the Sun forming Vesi Henry Ford Me Yoga. Mars made him very strong Su July. 30, 1863 minded and stubborn in the running N G 7:00 LMT and maintenance of the Ford Motor Dearborn, MI Ma Mo Company. Rather than being flexible 42N19, 83w11 H MQ to a changing market that was Sa demanding new models of vehicles Ju Ra each year, he attempted to maintain Ve LQ K J I production and efficiency which he believed was more important than frivolous changes that did nothing to improve the vehicle. Due to some bad yogas in his horoscope, this resulted in his losing the rank of being the manufacturer and seller of more automobiles per year than any other manufacturer. Had there, however, been good yogas running at the time, his stubbornness could have resulted in even greater success. In the horoscope of Mahatma Ju Gandhi, Venus, Mercury and Mars are nd F D E O in the 2 from the Sun, forming Vesi Mo Yoga. Venus is the lord of both Mahatma Mercury and Mars, and is in its own Gandhi Ra N Oct. 2, 1869 G rasi both in the rasi and the navamsa 7:33 LMT (where it is in Taurus). Venus, Ke 21N44, 69E33 therefore, becomes the strongest MQ H Me planet in the Vesi Yoga, making him Ma Sa Su the greatest of diplomats who truly Ve K J I recognized the worth and value of LQ freedom, human life, and non-violence. Since Venus rules over Mars it has the final say on what Mars does, therefore, though being strong in his opinions, Gandhi was always the diplomat in taking care of his duties. In the horoscope of President Harry Truman, Mercury and Saturn are in the 2nd from the Sun forming Vesi Yoga. Mercury gave him great managerial capacity and fairness with which to run his office. Saturn made him willing to accept responsibility for the many difficult decisions that he
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had to make while in office, including Me Ke Ve the atomic bombing of Japan at the Su Sa F D E close of WWII. Saturn gave him the O capacity to make cold and calculating Harry Truman Ju decisions; he was advised that the May. 8, 1884 Ma G 16:00 CST potential loss of 500,000 soldiers could N Lamar, MO be avoided by bombing Japan. When 37N30, 94W17 Japan rejected his ultimatum, he MQ H authorized the use of the atomic Mo bombs. Approximately 200,000 Ra K J I Japanese were injured or killed as a LQ result of the two atomic bombings. Saturn also made him cool and cautious in the protection of the US and the prevention of the spread of communism. It was during his tenure as president that the Cold War began and the US became a member of NATO. Ubhayachari Yoga In the horoscope of film actor Clint Eastwood, Mars is in the 12th from the Sun, and Jupiter and Venus are in the 2nd from the Sun, forming Ubhayachari Yoga. Mars in the 12th from the Sun made him initiate things powerfully and with force, giving a very martial first impression. Venus and Jupiter in the 2nd from the Sun, however, gave him a caring, contented, philosophical and peaceful side. In the horoscope of President Bill Clinton, Saturn and Mercury are in the 12th from the Sun, and Mars and Venus are in the 2nd from the Sun, forming Ubhayachari Yoga. Saturn made him serious in the approach to his duty, and Mercury gave him the efficiency with which to approach his duties. Mars in the 2nd from the Sun
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gave willfulness, boldness and aggression with which to run his office. Debilitated Venus in the 2nd from the Sun made him less of a diplomat than ideal, and involved him in situations that an accurate appraisal would of prevented. Saturn in the 12th from the Sun is said to make one “the husband of a pious lady,” a reputation which his wife, Hilary Clinton, has earned.
In the horoscope of Indian Guru Ammachi, Mars and Venus are in the 12th from the Sun, and Saturn is in the Ju Mo 2nd from the Sun, forming Ubhayachari F D E O th Yoga. Mars, vargottama, in the 12 from the Sun gives an impression of Ammachi Ke Sep. 27, 1953 directness and strength. Venus makes G N 9:09 IST her compassionate and caring. Saturn, Amritapuri Ma however, in the 2nd from the Sun, is Ra 9N07, 76E27 Ve the strongest of the Ubhayachari Yoga MQ H forming planets, making her quite Me Sa austere and detached, which becomes Su K J I more apparent as one gets to know LQ her.
In the horoscope of Adolf Eichmann, Saturn is in the 12th from the Sun, and Mars is in the 2nd from the Ve Me Ma Ju Sun, forming Ubhayachari Yoga. Su F D E O Eichmann was responsible for the Adolf killing of millions of Jews in the Eichmann Ra Sa concentration camps during WWII. Mar. 19, 1906 G N Saturn is forming Sasa Yoga, a cold 9:00 CET and hard-hearted combination, and by Ke Solingen, Germ. 51N10, 07E05 H being in the 12th from the Sun, Saturn MQ makes a very cold and calculating Mo individual. Mars, strong in the 2nd LQ K J I from the Sun, makes him take care of things efficiently, and due to Saturn’s aspect, forcefully and destructively.
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In the horoscope of minister and civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Saturn is in the 12th from the Sun and Venus is in the 2nd from the Sun, forming Ubhayachari Yoga. Saturn in the 12th from the Sun gave him a serious and austere first impression, while Venus in the 2nd from the Sun made him caring, diplomatic and peaceful.
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5 Lunar Yogas There are many yogas involving the Moon. The most important of these are similar to the Solar Yogas but revolve around the Moon instead of the Sun. Like the Solar Yogas, these similar Lunar Yogas are not dasa dependent, but are rather foundation yogas that give strength to the horoscope and empower any the other yogas that the Lunar Yoga forming planets are also taking part in. There is one very significant difference between the Solar Yogas and the similar Lunar Yogas, that is that the Sun is positively polarized and, therefore, energizes the planets in the 2nd and 12th from it. The Moon, on the other hand, is the most receptive planet, it is, therefore, energized and conditioned by the planets in the 2nd and 12th from it. With the Solar Yogas, the native activates the planets in the 2nd and 12th from the Sun, with the Lunar Yogas, the native is receptive and conditioned by the planets in the 2nd and 12th from the Moon. Due to this, characteristics of planets in the 2nd and 12th from the Moon are not as apparent as those of planets in the 2nd and 12th from the Sun, but they are no less important. The houses that a planet forming a Lunar Yoga rules as well as the indications of the planets and house lords which fall in the rasi, navamsa, or nakshatra of the Lunar Yoga forming planet indicate those people that have served to condition the native’s consciousness and also those things through which the native’s consciousness has been conditioned. Anapha Yoga: A planet, other than the Sun, Rahu or Ketu, in the 12th from the Moon. “One born in Anapha Yoga will be a king, a man of influence and authority, well dressed, virtuous, famous, strong, magnanimous, charming, good natured, healthy, blessed with material comforts, and happy. One is calm in disposition, enjoying
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pleasures of the senses and peace of mind. One will have political wisdom, moral training, know many sastras, be steadfast, honored, and have enormous wealth. He will possess a beautiful body and be capable of attracting the fairer sex.” Planets in the 12th from the Moon indicate the conditioning and attitude with which the native meets life’s experiences. Unlike the similar Solar Yogas, classical texts give generally good effects to benefics or malefics forming Anapha Yoga and the other similar Lunar Yogas; they do however give different effects due to the different planets forming Anapha Yoga: Mars: “One will be proud and arrogant, eager for war, wrathful, bold, at the head of a band of marauders, resolute, of an alluring presence, praiseworthy, and good.” Mars forming Anapha Yoga by being in the 12th from the Moon indicates that the native’s consciousness is strongly conditioned by their mental concepts about how things should or should not be, which serve as a base of logic to approach all new experiences. This inclines them to be opinionated, and more argumentative or combative when confronted by those things not in conformity with their ideas of how things should be. These natives often have their minds made up and often only ask questions in order to find answers with which to support their views. The houses, planets, etc. that Mars rules will indicate those things and people who have influenced and formed the native’s opinions. Mercury: “One will be capable of discoursing cleverly on music and drawing, be an expert in singing, dancing and writing, learned, eloquent, handsome, of great renown, performing famous deeds, and held in veneration by kings.” Mercury forming Anapha Yoga by being in the 12th from the Moon indicates that the native’s consciousness is conditioned through the assimilation of what they have learned, while remaining open to that which they have not learned. They appreciate information, and realize that all information and all ideas have some
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merit that can be benefited from in the proper place and time. They are, therefore, not attached to their opinions or ideas, and always remain flexible in the light of further information and knowledge. The houses, planets, etc. that Mercury rules will indicate those things and people that that native has learned from. Jupiter: “One will be highly honored by kings, very intelligent, majestic, strong, a poet, fond of assemblies, endued with earnestness and energy; upright and possessed with a great deal of status and wealth.” Jupiter forming Anapha Yoga by being in the 12th from the Moon indicates that the native’s consciousness has been conditioned by faith and belief. This creates an initial attitude of optimism and purpose, as well as contentment and happiness. The houses, etc. that Jupiter rules will indicate those things and people from which the native has acquired much of their beliefs and faith. Venus: “One will be a charmer and lover of young women, owning gold, numerous cattle and similar possessions, highly intelligent, rich in money and grains, splendorous, famous, enjoying pleasures and dear to the king.” Venus forming Anapha Yoga by being in the 12th from the Moon indicates that the native’s consciousness has been conditioned by experiences that provide for a proper sense of worth and value, which results in them being better able to discriminate emotionally, and to evaluate the worth of a situation. This results in their getting through life with fewer difficulties and prevents their getting involved in those things that really aren’t worth the time, price or effort. The houses, planets, etc. that Venus rules will indicate sources of validating experiences, as well as those people and things that have provided the native with a sense of value. Saturn: “One is virtuous, long armed, broad shouldered, meritorious, possessed of numerous cattle and similar possessions. He is a leader and his words carry weight and are accepted. He is yoked to a bad woman.”
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Saturn forming Anapha Yoga by being in the 12 from the Moon indicates that the native’s consciousness has been conditioned by hardships, stress and fears, suppression, or discipline. This creates a tendency towards caution and preparedness or indifference, but also a greater capacity to handle difficulties and for detachment. The fears and stress in this case have not damaged the personality but rather hardened and strengthened it, or served to detach the mind. The houses, planets, etc. that Saturn rules indicate those things and people that have served to stress, and thereby strengthen or detach the native. Sunapha Yoga: A planet, other than the Sun, Rahu or Ketu, in the 2nd from the Moon. “One with Sunapha Yoga will be a king or equal to a king, renowned for his wisdom and wealth, peacefully disposed, endowed with intelligence, the knowledge of sastras, fame, virtue, self-earned wealth and property.” Planets in the 2nd from the Moon ground and focus the thoughts and contemplations that are stimulated by the native’s experiences. These planets indicate how the native feels and reacts to the circumstances and experiences of their life. Classical texts give different effects for the different planets forming Sunapha Yoga: Mars: “One will become a king or an army chief, and be valorous, fierce, cruel, hypocritical, strong minded, wealthy, torturous, proud, inimical and irritable.” Mars forming Sunapha Yoga by being in the 2nd from the Moon indicates that the native reacts to their experiences with logic, which is founded upon their definite ideas and opinions about things. If things are not in conformity with the native’s ideas, there is a tendency towards frustration, argumentation and the desire to prove the accuracy of their views. The houses, planets, etc. that Mars rules will indicate those things and people through which the native forms the ideas and opinions upon which their logic is founded.
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Mercury: “One is conversant with the Vedas, sastras, fine arts and music. One is also well-shaped physically, highly intelligent, of agreeable speech, a poet, virtuous, pious, and intent on thinking for the good of all.” Mercury forming Sunapha Yoga by being in the 2nd from the Moon indicates that the native reacts to their experiences with evenness and flexibility, and that they gather all the information they can from their experiences, which they then use with flexibility and intelligence to bring those things to fruition that they desire. The houses, planets, etc. that Mercury rules will indicate those things and people through which the native gathers their information and which teach them flexibility. Jupiter: “One excels in every branch of knowledge, is prosperous, has a good family, gets into the good graces of his sovereign and becomes lordly and famous.” Jupiter forming Sunapha Yoga by being in the 2nd from the Moon indicates that the native finds faith and meaning in life’s experiences, which conditions their consciousness to react with optimism and happiness. The houses, planets, etc. that Jupiter rules will indicate those things and people through which the native finds faith and a belief system that gives purpose to their lives. Venus: “One will be valiant, living in regal splendor, married, wealthy, possessed of agricultural lands, engaged in work, possessing much property, rich in cattle, horses, and quadrupeds, and honored by the king.” Venus forming Sunapha Yoga by being in the 2nd from the Moon indicates that the native reacts to their experiences with grace and pride that is founded upon their sense of self-worth. They are conscious of the worth and value of their experiences, which support their capacity to evaluate the worth of any activity. The houses, planets, etc. that Venus rules will indicate those things and people from which the native learns to appreciate the value of themselves as
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well as what is in their life, providing them with a yardstick to measure the worth of other possibilities. Saturn: “One will get the respect of all people in his town or village, will be wealthy, skillful, brave, devoted to his work, and versed in every kind of business.” Saturn forming Sunapha Yoga by being in the 2nd from the Moon indicates that the native reacts to their experiences with concern, caution, detachment, or indifference, and that they develop strength and detachment as a result of their experiences. The houses, etc. that Saturn rules will indicate those things and people which serve to strengthen and detach the native. Durudhara Yoga: Planets, other than the Sun, Rahu or Ketu, in the 2nd and 12th from the Moon. “One born in Durudhara Yoga will enjoy luxuries and freedom, be charitable, of good behavior, endowed with wealth, conveyances, cattle, horses, and excellent servants. He will enjoy various pleasures arising from the possession of produced articles. Taking freely to the joys of life as they crop up the native is bountiful and in a state of bewilderment. He is an excellent speaker, liberal, virtuous, valorous, wise, fond of battles and may become an army chief. He will be a king and will sacrifice his possessions. He will come to grief by maintaining his family members.” Durudhara Yoga is simply a combination of Anapha and Sunapha Yogas. The principles of Anapha and Sunapha Yoga should be applied towards understanding the influences of Durudhara Yoga. Classical texts give different results for the different planets being on each side of the Moon and forming Durudhara Yoga; the effects of two planets being on each side of the Moon are somewhat similar to the planets being conjunct: Mars and Mercury: “One will be a wicked liar, very wealthy, clever, depraved, miserly, and addicted to unchaste women past their prime. Of expertise, one is a chief of his race.”
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Mars and Jupiter: “One will be mighty, wealthy and famous for his deeds. One is harassed by his foes, angry, inimically disposed towards many, intent on gathering money, and a protector of his men. The moral quality of his household will be wholly due to his powerful example.” Mars and Venus: “One will be handsome, wealthy, fortunate, skillful, virtuously inclined and have a virtuous wife. Bold in war and athletic, one can be cruel and argumentative, and liable to swerve from morality.” Mars and Saturn: “One will have vices, be treacherous, a tale-bearer, given to anger, addicted to vile woman and the husband of a bad lady. Though contending with numerous enemies one remains unscathed and uncontrite and saves a lot of money.” Mercury and Jupiter: “One will be wealthy, virtuous, famous, learned in sastras, eloquent, poetic, facile in composition, associated with good men, and capable of making sacrifices.” Mercury and Venus: “One will be a sweet speaking and beautiful minister who is served by others and fortunate, valiant, splendorous, beloved, and fond of dance, singing etc.” Mercury and Saturn: “One will have moderate wealth and education, move from one country to the other in order to earn money, be worshipped by others but averse to his kith and kin.” Jupiter and Venus: “One will have political wisdom, act in a princely fashion and be in the employ of a king. Guiltless in thought, one is famous, courageous, celebrated, intelligent, and possesses gold and gems.” Jupiter and Saturn: “One will be learned, peaceful, humble, wealthy, happy, goodlooking, with political knowledge, sweet speech and conciliatory conduct.”
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Venus and Saturn: “A chief in his race who has gathered abundant wealth, one will conduct himself like an old man (very maturely) and be skillful, honored by the king and dear to women. One may also be an important person in a tribe wedded to ancient customs and the lord of a band of worthless females.” The strongest planet forming an Anapha, Sunapha or Durudhara Yoga typifies the yoga; the qualities of that planet will be a dominant characteristic of the native. The planets are said the give the following effects: Mars: “One is energetic, heroic, wealthy and daring.” Mercury: “One is clever, polite in speech, and an expert in fine arts.” Jupiter: “One enjoys religion, wealth, happiness and is honored by kings.” Venus: “One is addicted to women, gets great wealth and enjoys the senses verily.” Saturn: “One enjoys others' wealth, property, and servants, does many works and has leadership over many.” DISRUPTIONS TO LUNAR YOGAS There are several conditions that hamper or disrupt the beneficial effects of these three important Lunar Yogas: 1. The effects of Anapha, Sunapha, and Durudhara Yogas are less if the Moon is weak by having less than 20 virupas of paksha bala. This occurs when the Moon is within a 60-degree orb of the Sun. In this event, the Moon has little light. The light of the Moon indicates the receptive ability of the Moon; when it is less the Moon gains less from the planets forming the Anapha, Sunapha or Durudhara Yoga. 2. The beneficial effects of these yogas are lessened and some difficulties crop in when the Moon is in conjunction with Rahu or Ketu. Rahu or Ketu hamper the natural receptive qualities of
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the Moon which then reduces the beneficial influences the planets in the 2nd or 12th from the Moon may have. Rahu is worse than Ketu and distorts the pure qualities of the planets in the 2nd and 12th from the Moon, while Ketu introverts the Moon, which makes it less receptive and less influenced by external factors. In fact, Ketu’s union with the Moon indicates very strong past life conditioning that is influenced only very slightly by current experiences. 3. The beneficial effects of these yogas are also lessened and some difficulties crop in if Rahu is in the 12th from the Moon. Rahu has a slightly cloudy and disruptive influence on the rasi it has just passed through, which is the 2nd rasi from Rahu. Rahu is said to create smoke, this “smoke” hovers over the last rasi Rahu has crossed. When Rahu is in the 12th from the Moon, therefore, the qualities of any of the other planets that the Moon is receptive to are somewhat distorted, but to a much lesser degree than when the Moon is actually conjunct Rahu. 4. If a planet forming one of these yogas is combust, then that planet no longer purely influences the Moon. A combust planet becomes angry, and has a sense of failure. These tendencies will then influence the Moon and the mind will, therefore, be prone to anger, frustration and weakness relative to the combust planet. 5. If a planet forming one of these yogas is debilitated, then that planet will influence the Moon and, therefore, the mind, with stress relevant to the difficulties of the debilitated planet. A debilitated planet will actually serve to stress the native and scar their subconscious, the result being a weakness relevant to the planet rather than strength. Mars debilitated indicates that the native is weak in their ideas and, therefore, has trouble moving forward with their ideas. Mercury debilitated indicates that the native has not assimilated the information and knowledge indicated by Mercury in a way that can practically benefit them. Jupiter debilitated indicates that the native has only been conditioned by beliefs that do not serve to give them a sense of meaning or purpose. Venus debilitated indicates that the native
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has only been conditioned in a way that prevents them from recognizing the true worth or value of things and opportunities in life, thereby causing them to make decisions that prove wasteful of time, energy, money or which are emotionally draining. Saturn debilitated indicates that the native has suffered stress that has harmed their self-esteem and which does nothing, therefore, to strengthen them. Though the yoga effects of any yogas that the debilitated planet may be forming are empowered, the mind will suffer a greater amount of stress than if the debilitated planet was elsewhere. In the event that any of the first four of these five mentioned conditions are present, the characteristics of the yoga forming planets as well as the beneficial effects of any yogas that the planets may be taking part in are not accelerated or improved. Only the 5th condition benefits the other yogas that the planets forming the Lunar Yogas are also taking part in. Kemadruma Yoga: If Anapha, Sunapha or Durudhara Yogas are not present, Kemadruma Yoga is formed. “One born in Kemadruma Yoga, though born in a princely race, becomes obscure, inimically disposed, miserable, reproached; and bereft of intelligence and learning. Given to base ways and wickedly inclined, one falls from his religion. One is reduced to penury and perils, drudging as a menial and wandering, as well as being deprived of livelihood, wife, children, residence, robes, friends, food and drink. The native will suffer extreme difficulties, sickness and filthiness.” Kemadruma Yogas are amongst the worse yogas that ruin a horoscope, making it difficult for the native to actualize anything of benefit in their lives. Amongst Kemadruma Yogas this one is perhaps the worst and one of the two of greatest importance. The Moon is a very fickle and unsteady planet that rules the mind. It is important that a planet besides the Sun, Rahu or Ketu is in the 2nd or 12th from the Moon in order to lend some firmness, stability and direction to
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the mind, which is necessary in order for the native to succeed with any vision that they may have. Failing this, the mind remains unanchored and becomes a source of trouble. Fortunately there are several factors that cancel this terrible form of Kemadruma Yoga, which are being given in order of significance: 1. A planet, other than the Sun, Rahu or Ketu in an angle (including the 1st) from the Moon. This is the most significant Kemadruma Yoga cancellation. The planet on an angle from the Moon serves to stabilize and focus the mind. A planet in the 4th or 10th from the Moon does this particularly and is the next best thing to having a planet in the 2nd or 12th. In fact similar effects as Anapha, Sunapha and Durudhara Yogas are said to occur if the 4th and 10th houses from the Moon are occupied by any of Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus or Saturn, and some astrologers actually consider these yogas to be formed by planets in the 4th and 10th from the Moon, though they are not considered authoritative. These planets in the 4th and 10th house from the Moon will influence the native less than when in the 2nd and 12th from the Moon, but if there are none of these planets in the 2nd or 12th from the Moon, then any of these planets in the 4th or 10th become very significant and important. 2. A planet, other than the Sun, Rahu or Ketu, in the 2nd or 12th rasi from the rasi of the Moon’s navamsa. As an example, if the Moon is in the navamsa of Aries, one of Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus or Saturn in Pisces or Taurus in the Rasi would cancel Kemadruma Yoga. Some sources actually consider the planets in the 2nd and 12th rasi from the Moon’s navamsa to form Anapha, Sunapha and Durudhara Yogas. These planets will, however, give somewhat lesser Lunar Yoga effects than planets that are actually placed in the 2nd and 12th from the Moon. 3. The Moon in an angle and aspected by one of Mercury, Jupiter or Venus.
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The Moon in an angle gives a bit of focus and direction to the mind that prevents the lack of focus and concentration of Kemadruma Yoga. The aspect of a benefic further directs the mind, and that with a positive attitude. In this case the mind is primarily directed towards the indications of the angular house that it is in. For this purpose, rasi aspects should be considered. 4. The Moon aspected by all of Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. All the planets aspecting the Moon direct and focus the mind and vision of the native. Even one of these planets aspecting the Moon prevents the full ill effects of the Kemadruma Yoga. For this purpose, rasi aspects should be considered. 5. Any planet, other than Rahu or Ketu, on an angle from the lagna. Any planet on an angle serves to focus and direct the native; therefore, these planets can avert the troublesome effects of Kemadruma Yoga. Mentally, however, the native will be somewhat fickle and unfocused. 6. The Moon being full. In the event that the Moon is bright (when it is a benefic) the serious negativity of Kemadruma Yoga are avoided. The mind will be fickle and less focused than ideal, but it will not be so full of unfulfilled longings that it will completely disrupt life or not contribute to any growth. In all cases when there is Kemadruma Yoga and its cancellation, it is not as beneficial as having one of Anapha, Sunapha or Durudhara Yoga. When one of these yogas is present the native maintains poise and equilibrium when confronted by new experiences, the Lunar Yoga forming planets in the 2nd and 12th from the Moon ground and stabilize the native. When there are no planets in the 2nd and 12th from the Moon the native has nothing solid to react upon when
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confronted by new experiences and it takes them a moment to get centered. In this case, if the resulting Kemadruma Yoga is cancelled, the planets canceling the Kemadruma Yoga are what the native relies upon in order to catch their balance. The norm and average is for Anapha, Sunapha or Durudhara Yoga not to be present, but for the resulting Kemadruma Yoga to be cancelled. When Anapha, Sunapha or Durudhara Yogas are found, consider them to be a benefit to the horoscope. UPACHAYAS & GROWTH OF WEALTH Vasumati “rich” Yogas 1. All three benefics in Upachayas (3rd, 6th, 10th, 11th) from the Moon or lagna indicates that one becomes wealthy. 2. Two benefics in Upachayas from the Moon or lagna indicates that one becomes moderately wealthy. 3. One benefic in an Upachaya from the Moon or lagna indicates that one’s wealth will be slight. These yogas do not indicate the height of one's wealth; a person with only one benefic in an upachaya can still become a billionaire, if there are suitable wealth producing yogas. These yogas, however, are important for determining the rate at which the native’s wealth grows. The more benefics in Upachayas, the faster the native’s wealth grows. The Moon rules all growth and the upachayas are the houses of growth, therefore, benefics in the upachayas from the Moon are more significant for determining the growth of wealth than are benefics in upachayas from the lagna. When examining this from the lagna, the bright Moon is also considered, so as many as four benefics may actually be in the upachayas. If there are wealth-producing yogas in the horoscope, and if there are three benefics in the upachayas from the Moon, then when the wealth producing yogas run, the native quickly becomes wealthy, to the degree of wealth that is indicated by the wealth producing yogas. If there is only one benefic in an upachaya from the Moon, then
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when the wealth-producing yogas run, it will take a great deal of time for the native to arrive at the degree of wealth that is indicated by the wealth-producing yogas. Also important to note is that, if there are wealth-producing yogas in the horoscope and three benefics in the upachayas from the Moon, when the first wealth producing yogas run, the native generally becomes wealthy to the extent of the wealth producing yogas in that period. If, however, there is only one benefic in an upachaya from the Moon, several periods of wealth producing yogas will generally have to run before the native reaches the degree of wealth indicated by the wealth-producing yogas. If the horoscope promises only little wealth as a result of only poor or no significant wealth producing yogas, then, even if all the benefics are in the upachayas from the Moon, the native will not become wealthy, only what little wealth they get will come quickly and readily. MOON’S RELATIONSHIP TO THE SUN Three yogas guide us as to the effects of the Moon’s placement in reference to the Sun: Uttama “best” Yoga: The Moon in an apoklima (3rd, 6th, 9th or 12th house) from the Sun. The native’s wealth, intelligence, knowledge, and skill shall be great. Sama “mediocre” Yoga: The Moon in a panaphara (2nd, 5th, 8th or 11th house) from the Sun. The native’s wealth, intelligence, knowledge, and skill shall be middling. Adhama “worst” Yoga: The Moon in an angle (1st, 4th, 7th or 10th) from the Sun. The native’s wealth, intelligence, knowledge, and skill shall be little. These are important yogas that must be used correctly or else they will be misleading. A casual observation of only a few horoscopes will reveal that there are wealthy, intelligent, and
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knowledgeable personages with the Moon in an angle from the Sun, and those of lesser abilities and wealth born with the Moon in an apoklima from the Sun. These yogas obviously, therefore, do not impose a restriction upon the native’s wealth or intelligence. The Moon gives growth of all things and the light of the Moon is dependent upon the Sun, therefore, the growth and realization of any productive yoga, whether one that grants success, wealth, marriage, children, or anything else, is dependent upon the Moon’s placement from the Sun, which indicates the level of preparedness with which the native meets the fructification of a productive yoga. These three yogas are not meant to indicate the full measure of the native’s wealth, intelligence and skill, but only to indicate the measure of wealth, intelligence and skill the native has upon the initiation of a productive yoga with which to bring the results of the yoga to fruition. When Adhama Yoga (worst yoga) is present, the Moon is in an angle from the Sun. The angles represent initiation and the beginning of an activity. Therefore, in horoscopes with the Moon in an angle from the Sun, the yogas, etc. are being freshly initiated, the result being the native’s is not prepared for what is to transpire. Practically, the native does not have the wealth, education or skill, at the time of the initiation of a good yoga, required to smoothly bring the results of the yoga to fruition. The result is difficulty and stress as they prepare themselves and their life for the good effects of the yoga to come. When Sama Yoga (mediocre yoga) is present the Moon is in a panaphara from the Sun. Panapharas represent receptivity of an activity. Therefore, in horoscope with the Moon in a panaphara from the Sun, the native is relatively well prepared to be receptive to what is to transpire upon the fruition of a good yoga. The results being they are relatively well prepared and have a reasonable amount of the resourcefulness, education and skillfulness required upon the initiation of a good yoga to smoothly bring things to fruition. When Uttama Yoga (best yoga) is present the Moon is in an apoklima from the Sun. Apoklimas represent the reaction that is the
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result of having been receptive to an activity. Therefore, in horoscopes with the Moon in an apoklima from the Sun, the native is very well prepared, totally ready to react to the opportunities that the initiation of a good yoga. brings. They have the full education, skillfulness and resourcefulness required to smoothly bring the effects of the yoga to realization. THE MOON ABOVE & BELOW THE HORIZON The Moon is responsible for all growth in addition to being the agent through which all the results of the karmas as indicated by yogas and planets are made perceptible. Its placement, therefore, becomes very important. It is considered better if the Moon is not in the same hemisphere as the Sun: If the Sun is above the horizon, the Moon is best below the horizon; and if the Sun is below the horizon, the Moon is best above the horizon. If the Sun and Moon are both in the same hemisphere, and if the Moon is a malefic by having 20 or less virupas of paksha bala (i.e. when it is within 60 degrees behind or ahead of the Sun), then the effects of the malefic yogas, etc. in the horoscope will be greater and the growth of the good yogas, etc. in the horoscope will be deterred. All in all, life will have more difficulties. This is not to say that life will be only full of difficulties, only that the malefic yogas become more powerful and the benefic one’s less so, but it is still the yogas, etc. that will determine the ups and downs in life. If the Sun and the Moon are both in the same hemisphere, and if the Moon is a benefic by having 40 or more virupas in paksha bala (i.e. when it is 120–240 degrees from the Sun), then the growth of the good yogas, etc. in the horoscope will not be deterred, nor will they be amplified, and the malefic effects of the ill yogas, etc. will not be greater, nor will they be reduced. Similar will be the case if the Sun and the Moon are in different hemispheres, and if the Moon is a malefic by having 20 or less virupas of paksha bala (i.e. when it is within 60 degrees behind or ahead of the Sun). If the Sun and the Moon are both in different hemispheres, and if the Moon is a benefic by having 40 or more virupas in paksha bala
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(i.e. when it is 120–240 degrees from the Sun), then the growth of the good yogas, etc. in the horoscope will be amplified and the ill effects of the malefic yogas, etc. in the horoscope will be deterred. All in all, life will be easier and smoother. Again, this is not to say that life will be strictly good, only that the benefic yogas become more powerful and the malefic yogas less so, but it is still the good yogas, etc. that determine what good, if any, the native will enjoy, and it is the malefic yogas, etc. that determine what ill, if any, the native will suffer. OTHER YOGAS CONSIDERING THE MOON In addition to the above-mentioned Lunar Yogas there are several other yogas that are formed with the Moon as a primary factor. All these yogas have some corresponding influence on the native's mentality and attitude. Adhi “first” Yoga: The 6th, 7th and 8th from the Moon occupied by Mercury, Jupiter and Venus. “One born under Adhi Yoga will be a king, a minister, or a commander, according to the strength of the participating planets. The native will touch the height of prosperity and pleasure, overcome their foes, have intimate friends and courage, live a long life being free from diseases and dangers, and be high-souled.” This yoga makes one first in their class or station, or a pioneering individual that is the first to do something. There must be one benefic in the 6th, one in the 7th and one in the 8th for this yoga to be effective. Due to the benefic influences in the 6th house of enemies, the 7th house of partnership, and the 8th house of other people’s resources, natives with this yoga get along well with others, and tend to benefit from others in their life. Malefic influences to these planets, will, however, harm their ability to get along with others. It has also been observed that any malefic influences to the planets forming Adhi Yoga also indicate intrigues with members of the opposite sex, or intrigue with regards to marriage or sexuality. This
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comes as no surprise considering that the 7 and 8 houses have a lot to do with relationships. Adhi Yoga always puts the native in a position of authority and command. The dasas of Mercury, Jupiter and Venus give the effects of the yoga, not that of the Moon. Adhi Yoga is a very powerful yoga. Chandra “Moon” Yoga: The 10th lord in an angle, trine, or 2nd from the Moon. “One becomes a king having special kinds of gems, diamonds and jewels.” This common yoga indicates the importance of the relationship between one's mind and one's karmas. The 10th lord in an angle, trine, or in the 2nd from the Moon indicates harmony between one's mind and karmas. The native's actions will correspond with their mentality and they will be more comfortable with their works. On the other hand, the 10th lord not in these places indicates a lack of harmony, or conflict in the case of the 10th lord being in the 6th or 8th from the Moon, between one's mind and karmas. In this case the natives actions don't necessarily correspond to their mentality, and they don't feel as comfortable with their works. This yoga, by itself, is not a very powerful success producer but it does exert an important influence upon the native’s relationship to not only their career, but to all the deeds they are required to perform. Dhana “wealth” Yoga 1. Day birth, the Moon aspected by Jupiter, and the Moon in own or great friend’s navamsa. 2. Night birth, the Moon aspected by Venus, and the Moon in own or great friend’s navamsa. One becomes wealthy and happy. This yoga is not dasa dependent, rather it indicates the potential to be happy with one’s wealth. When this yoga is present the native may not only become wealthy, but most importantly, they are content and happy with their wealth. If the Moon is otherwise afflicted,
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however, then the happiness will be marred, of course. This yoga alone does not indicate great wealth; other wealth producing yogas must be present in the horoscope in order for there to be significant wealth, but it does reveal the native’s capacity for happiness with whatever wealth they do possess. The Moon in good dignity in the navamsa gives a greater capacity for contentment, mental peace and happiness. The aspect of Jupiter during a day birth indicates that the native finds happiness in their actions and purpose. The aspect of Venus during a night birth indicates that the native finds happiness with the good things that come into their life. Though this yoga is presented in two important texts, Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra and Brihat Jataka, I have not found it to be as significant as many other yogas in those texts. Sakata “cart” Yoga: Jupiter in the 6th or 8th from the Moon, and Jupiter is not in an angle. “One born in Sakata Yoga will often become unfortunate, and then regain what was once lost. He will be a very ordinary and insignificant man in the world, who will inevitably attain mental grief and will be exceedingly unhappy. Though of a royal family, the native still becomes indigent and due to the trouble and fatigue falling to his lot, he is always distressed and becomes an object of aversion to the king.” Sakata Yoga indicates unsteady fortune with the result that life will be full of ups and downs, with slow progress and many disappointments. The mentality will be easily disgruntled and though one will occasionally be hopeful, hope will not be long lasting. If Jupiter and the Moon are rasi aspecting each other while they are in 6/8 from each other, and if they are forming some beneficial yoga as a result of this aspect, then the blemish of Sakata Yoga is voided, although the beneficial yoga they are forming will fructify slowly and with ups and downs. Further, if Jupiter or the Moon is also taking part in other beneficial yogas, whether jointly or independently, then the negative effects of the Sakata Yoga will not be fully effective. There can still be success, but it will be accompanied by some
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disappointments, delays or ups and downs. Also, if Jupiter is taking part in Adhi Yoga, then Sakata Yoga is not considered present. There are a few other conditions when Jupiter in the 6th or 8th from the Moon does not form Sakata Yoga; these yogas are being given next. Raja “king” Yoga: Jupiter in the 10th and the Moon in the 5th. “One will conquer his senses, will perform penance and shine forth with excellent royal marks giving way to a high status.” This yoga indicates a very imaginative and optimistic mentality, as well as a tendency towards spiritual mindedness. Mukuta “crown” Yoga: Jupiter in the 6th or 8th from the Moon and Jupiter is in its own or exaltation rasi. “One will wear a crown.” This yoga presents one with a crown, or it may indicate the inheritor of some lineage. Failing that, this yoga always crowns the native with the greatest popularity or renown in their field. This yoga gives the results of its name remarkably often. Kemadruma Yogas 1. The Moon with the Sun, aspected by a debilitated planet, and in a malefic’s navamsa. 2. The malefic Moon in the 8th, influenced by a malefic during a night birth. 3. The Moon with Rahu or Ketu, and aspected by a malefic. 4. The Moon with Rahu or Ketu, and aspected by a benefic overcome in war. 5. The Moon in a moveable rasi and navamsa, in a malefic’s navamsa, aspected by an inimical planet, and not aspected by Jupiter. 6. The malefic Moon conjunct a malefic, occupying, during a night birth, a malefic rasi or navamsa, and aspected by the 10th lord.
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7. The malefic Moon with a malefic, aspecting the 9 lord, and debilitated in the navamsa. 8. The malefic Moon debilitated during a night birth. “One is bereft of health, wealth, learning, wisdom, spouse, children, and mental peace. One suffers misery, failure, and humiliation.” These are additional Kemadruma Yogas, harming the Moon, that indicate negative attitudes, worry, depression and a mentality of despair, or the inability to fulfill one’s goals and desires. The dasas of these Kemadruma Yoga forming planets are periods of fall, poor success, inconsistencies, and great struggles. Natives have been seen to struggle for their very basic existence when the dasas of these Kemadruma Yoga forming planets run. In the horoscopes of natives with powerful wealth and success producing yogas, these Kemadruma Yogas indicate the periods of fall or losses in wealth. Since the Moon influences the social life, the Moon’s affliction in these Kemadruma Yogas causes the native to be humiliated, disrespected, or to fall from social grace. An important point regarding these Kemadruma Yogas is that if the planets forming these yogas are also forming success-producing yogas, then success will still be produced, but the native will still suffer some significant miserable experiences. ÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔ Anapha Yoga In the horoscope of Benjamin Franklin, Mercury is in the 12th from the Moon, forming Anapha Yoga. Mercury forming Anapha Yoga made him look at things practically and efficiently, which resulted in him inventing practical improvements like the Franklin stove and bifocals.
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In the horoscope of Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Venus is in the 12th from the Moon forming O Anapha Yoga. Venus forming Anapha Yoga gives a caring and diplomatic outlook, as well as the ability to N inherently see the worth and value of Mo one’s activities. In Indira’s horoscope, MQ however, since Rahu is in the 12th Ra from the Moon, the effects of the Ve Anapha Yoga become distorted and so LQ at times there was a lack of diplomacy and care total disregard of her peers.
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Ve Su In the horoscope of Anandamayi Me F D E Ma, exalted Saturn is in the 12th from O Ra the moon, forming a very powerful Anandamayi Ju Anapha Yoga. Anapha Yoga has Ma Ma G N Apr. 30, 1896 contributed to her being very detached 3:42 IST from the world. Saturn is well Ke 23N35, 91E13 disposed on account of not only being MQ H exalted but also rasi aspected by SaR Mo Mercury. Mars is also rasi aspecting, LQ K J I but is in its moolatrikona navamsa and, therefore, helpful. Rahu also rasi aspects, but is in its own rasi Aquarius and not harmful. Ketu also rasi aspects, but since Ketu always benefits spiritual matters it actually brings out the spiritual detachment of Saturn. In the horoscope of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, Jupiter is in the 12th from the Moon forming Anapha Yoga. Jupiter forming Anapha Yoga gave him the open-mindedness to consider alternatives to governing the USSR, which resulted in glasnost (Russian for “openness”) in political and cultural affairs. Jupiter forming
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Anapha Yoga also gave him contentment and the qualities to help him win the Nobel Peace Price in 1990. (This actually happened during Jupiter antardasa, because Jupiter rules peace, not because of Jupiter forming Anapha Yoga, which is not dasa dependent.) Sunapha Yoga In the horoscope of JuR Ma Mo Apple/Macintosh creator Steve Jobs, Ke F D E Mars is in the 2nd from the Moon O Steve Jobs forming Sunapha Yoga. Mars forming Su Feb. 24, 1955 Sunapha Yoga gave him the ability to 7:00 PST G maintain the sound and logical N San Francisco, computer design for which Macintosh CA MeR 37N47, 122W25 H is famous. Mars keeps him creating MQ what he thinks is best and most logical Ra Sa even when confronted by opposing Ve LQ K J I ideas, opposing management, an opposing market, or opposing competition. The Sunapha Yoga is of average strength, though Mars is strong in his own rasi, the Moon is close to the Sun, which weakens the Lunar Yoga. In the horoscope of former US president George Bush Sr., Saturn is in the 2nd from the Moon, forming Me Sunapha Yoga. Saturn made him VeR Su F moderate in his views and gave him O D E patience and forbearance that served Ma George Bush Sr. to assist him in his foreign policy with Ke Jul. 12, 1924 G the USSR while working with Soviet N 11:30 EST Milton, MA leader Gorbachev, thereby bringing an Ra 42N15, 71W04 th end to the cold war. Rahu is in the 12 H MQ from the Moon, therefore, the Lunar JuR Yoga is a bit distorted. Saturn is SaR Mo exalted and vargottama so the LQ K J I Sunapha Yoga is still beneficial, however at times he was not thorough in dealing with domestic policies, which cost him the next election. Saturn is rasi aspected by four malefics, Mars, Ketu, Rahu and the Sun. Rahu and Ketu are in their exaltation navamsas, so they actually benefit Saturn, but
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Mars and the Sun don’t. The Sunapha Yoga formed by Saturn did not, therefore, grant him a spiritually dispassionate mentality.
Durudhara Yoga In the horoscope of Ramakrishna JuR Ve Ra Paramahamsa Mars and Venus are in F th nd D E O the 12 and 2 from the Moon, Ramakrishna forming Durudhara Yoga. Both Mars Mo MeR Feb. 18 , 1836 and Venus are exalted, making this a Su 5:25 LMT G N very powerful Durudhara Yoga. Mars Kanakapura, exalted in the 12th from the Moon India Ma 12N33, 77E25 H indicates that the mind was anchored MQ in logic, while Venus in the 2nd from Ke SaR the Moon indicates that he reacted K J I with diplomatic wisdom and devotion. LQ He is an example of logic minded devotion; devotion is the result of logic, if the logic is based on truth. Venus is rasi aspected by Jupiter and Mars is rasi aspected by exalted Rahu and Ketu. The Durudhara Yoga forming planets being well disposed brings out the best in them.
Cancellation of Kemadruma Yoga In the horoscope of Einstein, none of Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus or Saturn are in the 2nd or 12th from the Moon, therefore, Kemadruma Yoga is formed. Jupiter is on an angle from the Moon, canceling the Kemadruma Yoga. Einstein reacted to new things, stress, etc. with faith, understanding, openness and wisdom, qualities of Jupiter.
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In the horoscope of actor Paul Newman, there are none of the starry Ma F D E planets in the 2nd or 12th from the O Moon, therefore, Kemadruma Yoga is Ra Mo Paul Newman formed. Nor are there any starry Jan. 26, 1925 G 6:30 EST planets in the 2nd and 12th from the N Cleveland, OH Ke Moon’s navamsa, Sagittarius. In the 41N30, 81W42 rasi, however, Jupiter, Mercury and MQ Su H Venus are in the lagna effectively Ju Sa Me canceling the Kemadruma Yoga, J I giving him qualities of optimism, faith, LQ Ve K openness, practicality, efficiency and diplomacy with which to meet situations in life.
In the horoscope of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, none of the starry planets are in the 2nd or 12th from the Moon, forming Kemadruma Yoga. There are also none of the starry planets on the angles from the Moon. From the Moon’s navamsa, Pisces, however, strong Mars is in the 2nd in the rasi, making him a strong-minded director of the FBI.
Adhi Yoga In the horoscope of Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, Jupiter, Mercury and Venus are in the 6th, 7th and 8th from the Moon, thereby forming Adhi Yoga. The Windows operating system is the number one used operating system thanks to the Adhi “first” Yoga. This happened in Venus dasa, one of the Adhi Yoga forming planets.
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In the horoscope of General Ke Sa Ma Douglas MacArthur, Venus, Mercury, F D E and Jupiter are in the 6th, 7th and 8th O Douglas from the Moon, thereby forming Adhi Ju MacArthur Mo Yoga. MacArthur was a military Jan. 26, 1880 G N commander, just like the classical 10:13 EST results of the yoga state. Most natives, Me Little Rock, AR however, with Adhi Yoga are not MQ Su 34N45, 92W17 H found to be military commanders, Ra unless career factors make it so. Ve K J I MacArthur was the army’s first public LQ relations officer, the influence of Adhi Yoga making one first as well as the capacity of Adhi Yoga to deal with people and the public. This occurred in Ketu dasa, Ketu is in the rasi of Mercury, the navamsa of Venus, and the nakshatra of Jupiter and, therefore, gives the results of the Adhi Yoga. He was also the first to hold the position of the army chief of staff for five years. He received the post in Venus/Jupiter, and was the first to hold it for five years in Venus/Mercury, these three all being Adhi Yoga forming planets. Sakata Yoga In the horoscope of football pro Ma Su Mo and hall of famer, OJ Simpson, Jupiter Ra F Ve D E is in the 8th from the Moon, thereby O forming Sakata Yoga. Though setting O.J. Simpson MeR Jul. 9, 1947 many records and being considered Sa G N 8:08 PST one of the best players in football Brentwood, CA history, OJ was disappointed by never 37N56, 121W42 being on a team that made it to the MQ H Superbowl. Upon being traded to the JuR Ke San Francisco 49’s, he believed his LQ K J I time would come to play in the Superbowl. Two years later, however, he was forced to retire due to injuries, this happened in the antardasa of Jupiter. Two years later the 49’s began their winning streak in the Superbowl, which OJ would have been part of had it not been for the Sakata Yoga. In OJ’s horoscope, Jupiter, the 5th lord, is forming a raja yoga by being in rasi aspect with Mars the 4th lord, as well as taking part in Sankha Yoga with Saturn. Jupiter is, therefore, forming two
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beneficial yogas in addition to the Sakata Yoga, so Jupiter does not deny fame or success, but it did disappoint him by preventing him from reaching the Superbowl. Upon his retirement from football in Jupiter antardasa, he became popular in many TV appearances due to the raja yoga and Sankha Yoga that Jupiter is forming. This is not a particularly bad Sakata Yoga. Jupiter is rasi aspected by two malefics, Mars and Rahu, but Rahu is in Taurus, its exaltation, and, therefore, not harmful. Mars is in its moolatrikona navamsa and, therefore, actually helpful. The Moon is rasi aspected by one benefic, Venus, and one malefic, the Sun, so the Sakata is of an average sort, which was enough to disappoint him and bring his football career to an early end. In 1994 OJ gained notoriety as the prime suspect in the murder of his wife and a male friend of hers. The antardasa of the Moon acquitted him of the murder. The Moon is no doubt taking part in the Sakata Yoga, but it is also forming a Vipareet Raja Yoga by being the 12th lord in the 8th house. Vipareet Raja Yogas are the best for getting out of trouble or difficulties, and thus he was acquitted. The Sakata Yoga, however, has to have its effects to some degree. Most believed he was guilty and he lost all public appeal; the result of the yoga, “one will become an object of aversion to the king.” In the horoscope of Samuel Goldwyn, Jupiter is in the 6th from the Moon, thereby forming Sakata Yoga. Ke Ju Samuel Goldwyn formed Goldwyn Sa F D E Pictures Corporation along with two O Samuel others. In 1922, during Jupiter/Venus, Goldwyn Goldwyn quarreled with his partners Aug. 27, 1882 G N and was forced out of the corporation 4:30 LMT Su named after him. Jupiter takes part in Mo Warsaw, Poland 52N15, 21E01 H Me the Sakata Yoga and Venus, the MQ antardasa lord, rules the nakshatra and Ve navamsa of Mercury, the karaka for Ra Ma K J business partners. Venus’ debilitation LQ I and conjunction with Mars caused the quarrelling. Those who have read my book Vault of the Heavens will remember that Jupiter/Venus periods are very often periods of huge loss if the planets are at all afflicted. Jupiter is the worst of the Sakata Yoga forming planets on account of having the rasi aspect of debilitated Venus and malefic Mars, though Mars is not harmful,
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and actually slightly helpful, on account of being in his moolatrikona rasi. Notice how Venus, ruling Mercury’s, the 2nd lord of name, navamsa and nakshatra, caused him to loose his name to his business partners. Goldwyn moved on to start another production company but his previous partners merged with Metro Pictures and Louis B. Mayer Productions to form the largest and most powerful production company of the time, MetroGoldwyn-Mayer (MGM). At the time of the merger Goldwyn was running Jupiter/Moon, the Sakata Yoga, and had to witness the biggest production company bear his name without his involvement. The Moon is exalted in the navamsa and rasi aspected by the Sun from its moolatrikona and Mercury, so the Moon is very well disposed and thus there was no actual harm to him in the antardasa of the Moon, even though it is forming Sakata yoga. The Moon is also forming a Vipareet Raja Yoga, being the 12th lord in the 6th house, so some benefits had to occur in the antardasa of the Moon; he still had stocks in his old corporation, which rose as a result of the merger. Raja Yoga In the horoscope of boxing Ke Ve Mo Su champion, Sugar Ray Robinson, the Ma F D Me E Moon is in the 5th and Jupiter is in the O th Sugar Ray 10 thereby forming Raja Yoga. The Robinson Moon is relatively well disposed; it has May 3, 1921 G N no rasi aspects or conjunctions 21:00 EST SaR whatsoever. Jupiter is also relatively New York, NY 42N20, 83W03 H JuR well disposed on account of being MQ vargottama and rasi aspected by two benefics, Mercury and Venus, the Ra LQ K J exalted Sun, but also Rahu and Ketu. I It also joins Saturn, but since Jupiter forms a raja yoga with Saturn on account of being a trine lord in conjunction with an angular lord, Saturn actually supports the success of the Raja Yoga. Jupiter is similarly also forming two additional raja yogas with the Sun and Venus. On December 20th, 1946, during Mercury dasa, Moon antardasa, Sugar Ray won the welterweight title. In Mercury/Jupiter, he lost, then won, then lost the middleweight title and then retired. Though Jupiter is one of the Raja Yoga forming planets, since it is joined with Saturn, Jupiter’s results are mediocre (so he lost twice and won once, more losses due to the affliction of the
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nodes) and Saturn’s great. In Mercury/Saturn, therefore, he came back from retirement and won the title once again and held onto the title throughout the Saturn antardasa, but eventually lost it only to regain it for the last time in Ketu/Moon, the Moon again being one of the Raja Yoga forming planets. Mukuta Yoga Me In the horoscope of Emperor Ma Su Ju Maximillian, Jupiter is in the 6th from Ve F D E O the Moon and in its own rasi Pisces, Emperor thereby forming Mukuta Yoga. The Ra Maximillian Moon is also in the 5th and Jupiter in N Jul. 6, 1832 G 4:00 LMT the 10th forming Raja Yoga. This is, Vienna, Austria Ke Sa therefore, quite a powerful Mukuta 48N12, 16E22 H MQ Yoga. Jupiter is rasi aspected by two benefics, Mercury and Venus, and the Mo Sun, who is never a malefic for LQ K J I purposes of success, especially when it aspects the 10th lord, which Jupiter is. The Sun is also exalted in the navamsa, so it very much benefits the Mukuta Yoga. The Moon is not very well disposed on account of Saturn’s rasi aspect. From Chandra Lagna, however, the Saturn/Moon aspect is a raja yoga on account of the Moon being an angular lord and Saturn a trine lord, so it actually supports success. Maximillian was the younger brother of the Emperor of Austria, who it would appear, would never wear a crown, were it not for the Mukuta “Crown” Yoga. In Jupiter/Moon, which are the Mukuta Yoga forming planets, Napoleon III persuaded Maximillian to accept the crown of Mexico as Emperor of Mexico. Ju SaR Ve In the horoscope of jockey Eddie F D E O Arcaro, Jupiter is in the 8th from the Eddie Arcaro MaR Moon and in its own rasi Pisces, Su Feb. 19, 1916 Ke thereby forming Mukuta “Crown” N G 15:30 CST Yoga. The Mukuta Yoga forming Cincinatti, OH Ra Mo planets are reasonably well disposed. 39N10, 84W27 Me H Jupiter is quite well disposed on MQ account of being joined with exalted Venus, with whom it is also forming a LQ
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raja yoga. Saturn’s aspect is a blemish, though Saturn is fortunately forming a Vipareet Raja Yoga by being the 8th lord in the 12th. The Moon is rasi aspected by one benefic, Mercury, and one malefic, Rahu, who is in its exaltation navamsa, Taurus, and, therefore, not harmful. In Moon/Saturn Arcaro won the Triple Crown for horse racing by winning all three of the major horse races in the same year, which has only been done eleven times to date. Though it is the Moon and Jupiter that are forming the Mukuta Yoga, the greatest results came in Moon/Saturn due to the rule, if Jupiter and Saturn aspect each other Jupiter’s dasa is mediocre and Saturn’s great. In Jupiter/Moon the Thoroughbred Racing Association presented him with a 1984 Special Eclipse Award for his outstanding career. Kemadruma Yogas Mo In the horoscope of Karl Marx the Ve Su Moon is joined with Rahu and rasi Me Ma Ra E F D O aspected by Saturn, a malefic, thereby Karl Marx forming Kemadruma Yoga. Since the Sa May 5, 1818 Sun is also involved in the Rahu/Ketu N G 1:30 LMT axis, the Kemadruma Yoga gets more Trier, Germany severe. Though the Sun is exalted, it is 49N45, 6E38 H debilitated in the navamsa so the MQ Kemadruma Yoga gets all the worse. JuR Ke Saturn, fortunately, is in its own rasi, LQ K J I but still remains quite blemished on account of Rahu and Ketu’s rasi aspect as well as that of the malefic Moon. The Moon is combust as well, which makes the Kemadruma Yoga even worse; all in all it is quite a severe Kemadruma Yoga. In Moon/Sun, the Moon being one of the Kemadruma Yoga forming planets and the Sun being debilitated in the navamsa, Marx was compelled to resign his post as editor of the Rheinesche Zeitung, due to him criticizing the current social and political conditions. Soon afterwards, in the same antardasa, the paper was forced to its discontinue publication. Marx then left Germany, where he was restricted in his views, and went to Paris. In Mars/Rahu, Rahu being one of the Kemadruma Yoga forming planets, Marx was ordered to leave Paris due to his revolutionary activities. From 1950, in Mars/Moon and throughout much of Rahu dasa, until 1964, he lived in dire poverty with his wife and children. In this first year, 1950, during Mars/Moon, he, his wife and four children were evicted; the eventual result being the death of two of
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his children and his wife suffering breakdowns. The full effects of Kemadruma Yoga were realized in Rahu dasa and he was “bereft of children, wife, wealth and mental peace.” Notice that Rahu’s lord, Mars, is in the house of children, thereby harming his children, and that Rahu itself is in the 12th from Venus, thereby harming his wife. In 1952, during Rahu/Rahu the Communist League was dissolved, for which he had earlier been commissioned to formulate a statement of principles, the Communist Manifesto. In the horoscope of film star Rock Hudson, the Moon is a malefic by being only 14 degrees ahead of the Sun and in its debilitation rasi during a night birth, thereby forming Kemadruma Yoga. In the dasa of the F D E Moon, Rock Hudson was diagnosed O with AIDS. At the time, public Rock Hudson Ra awareness of this illness was just Nov. 17, 1925 G N 3:00 CST beginning, AIDS was considered a Winnetka, IL disease that only homosexuals could Ke 42N06, 187W44 get; he, therefore, suffered humiliation, MQ H one of the results of this yoga, his Me Ma Ve Su pictures were posted on all the Ju Mo J Sa I K tabloids for several months until his LQ death, and he was the object of many crude jokes. A debilitated planet in the 3rd, the Moon in this case, forms a raja yoga, therefore, on account of his being in front of the public, his films became popular for a short time and were re-released on TV. His diagnosis was largely responsible for bringing public awareness of AIDS. In the horoscope of dancer Marge Champion, the Moon is with Rahu and rasi aspected by Jupiter who is overcome be Mars in war, thereby forming Kemadruma Yoga. The Kemadruma Yoga is not very severe. Jupiter is exalted and Mars is in its own navamsa. Marge Champion danced for years in many films with her husband, until the Moon dasa. Her
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final film was released in Moon/Moon, which continues the results of the previous antardasa, but after that the Kemadruma effects were felt, and though she did not take a fall or wind up in poverty, she did not continue acting. Moon/Jupiter, Jupiter, being the benefic overcome in war, led to the divorce from her husband with whom she had made her career. A debilitated planet in the 3rd produces success, in her case, therefore, the Moon’s dasa was not a total loss; she managed to write a few books.
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6 Lagna Yogas There are several yogas concentrated around the lagna. These are important yogas that give significant effects and which hold important principles. These yogas can additionally be used for each house of the horoscope, not just the lagna. In that case they benefit the person ruled by the house, as well as the native’s activities and affairs indicated by that house. Subha “auspicious yoga” Yoga: A benefic in the lagna. “One will be eloquent, charming, handsome, amiable, worthy, and virtuous.” A benefic in the lagna is a grace to the horoscope and affords one skills and abilities respective of the benefic planet. The houses the planet rules indicate the good things in life that healthily form and shape the nature of the native, and that which they enjoy from birth. Any yogas that the benefic may form create ease, well-being, happiness and physical well-being. Asubha “inauspicious” Yoga: A malefic in the lagna. “One will be sensuous, will do sinful acts, and will swallow others' wealth.” A malefic in the lagna indicates immediate difficulties and suffering, as well as harm to the body and health. The houses the planet rules indicate those things that directly harm or hamper the desires, physical well-being and confidence of the native right from birth. Any yogas that the malefic may form create stress and difficulty to the native and harm their health. Even if the malefic is forming a yoga for success, it will still harm and stress the native himself. Subhakartari “auspicious scissors” Yoga: Only benefics in the 2nd and 12th from the lagna.
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“One born in Subhakartari Yoga will be long-lived, enthusiastic, fearless, free from disease, of superior luster, wealth and strength, without enemies, happy and rich.” Benefics hemming the lagna strengthen the lagna to a similar degree as a benefic in the lagna does. The benefic in the 12th gives resources that the native spends to help them move through life happily. It also indicates those things the native spends resources on in order to improve their lot in life. The benefic in the 2nd indicates the good things that are close to the native, which they hold onto and enjoy, and which also serve as resources with which to benefit their life. Papakartari “evil scissors” Yoga: Only malefics in the 2nd and 12th from the lagna. “One who is born in Papakartari Yoga will be poor, impure, unhappy, a criminal, eating begged food, living in a foreign land, disposed to the height of anger, grieved, lacking enthusiasm, bereft of wife and children, hating their parents, having danger from poison, fire or weapons, deprived of some limb, and short-lived.” Malefics hemming the lagna harm the lagna to a similar degree as a malefic in the lagna does, including harming the health and body. The malefic in the 12th indicates the difficulties, or vices the native spends on or incurs as expenses. The malefic in the 2nd indicates difficulties the native is close to, and which lessen his or her ability to enjoy life. Between both of the malefics, life is full of anxieties that threaten to crush the native. Kartari “scissors” Yoga: Planets other than the luminaries, or nodes, in the 2nd and 12th from the lagna. This yoga is said to give similar effects as the Solar Yoga, Ubhayachari Yoga. The important point about this yoga is that planets in the 2nd and 12th are closer to the lagna and therefore give more significant effects. Any yogas that these planets in the 2nd and 12th form are more powerful and significant. Malefics forming Kartari
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Yoga will give stress and difficulties along with their yoga effects, while benefics forming this yoga give ease and happiness along with their yoga effects. The planet in the 12th is a source of expense, whether for happiness or for overcoming difficulties, depending upon the planet being a benefic or malefic. The planet in the 2nd is something that is close to the native, causing happiness or unhappiness, depending upon the planet being a benefic or malefic. An important point emerges from this yoga, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, or Saturn forming yogas in the 2nd or 12th indicate more significant yoga effects; just like planets in the 2nd or 12th from the Sun or the Moon. ÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔ Subha Yoga In the horoscope of actor Paul Ma Newman, all the three benefics in the O F D E lagna form a very powerful Subha Ra Mo Paul Newman Yoga, giving a life with many forms of Jan. 26, 1925 G happiness and good physical well- N 6:30 EST being. These three planets indicate his Cleveland, OH Ke career path and form a Dhana (wealth) Su 41N30, 81W42 H MQ Yoga, a raja yoga, and a Sarasvati Ju Yoga. These have all been conducive Sa Me to his well-being and happiness. LQ Ve K J I Qualifying the Yoga, it is found that Jupiter is in its own rasi, and Venus is in its moolatrikona in the navamsa. There are no malefic rasi aspects or conjunctions to the Subha Yoga forming Subha/Asubha Me Ju Ve planets, only benefic conjunctions. Considering Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 30 30 30 Subha/Asubha influences, it is found that 30 Dignity in Rasi: Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 30 -30 30 Mercury has 161 virupas of Subha influence, 45 Dignity in Nav. Jupiter 137 and Venus 206, all very auspicious. Vargottama: + 60 60 60 60 Tara, ± 60: The Subha Yoga, therefore, gives very good Ben. Conjunctions 120 120 120 results. Both the Moon and the Sun in the Mal. Conjunctions invisible half while the Moon is a malefic, Ben. Aspect -79 -73 -79 Mal. Aspect however, indicates that the few inauspicious Hemmed by Ben. yogas present in the horoscope have taken their Hemmed by Mal. 161 137 206 full toll, and that, even in face of three benefics Total
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in the lagna, there have been some tragedies in Newman’s life. Asubha Yoga In the horoscope of Benjamin Franklin, Saturn is in the lagna, Sa Ra F forming Asubha Yoga. Due to Saturn O D E th th Benjamin ruling the 10 and 11 houses, career JuR Franklin Mo and group activities and elder siblings Jan. 17, 1706 G have been an immediate source of N 11:00 LMT MeR stress and hardship. By the age of 16, Boston, MA he was on his own looking for work. MQ Su 42N21, 71W04 H He had some difficulties with his elder Ve brothers, he being the 10th of 17 Ke Ma children, which once left him LQ K J I wandering and destitute. In his 70’s, during his involvement with the American Revolution, he was called upon to make diplomatic journeys overseas, which were quite taxing to his physical well-being. Qualifying the Asubha Yoga, it is found that Saturn is debilitated, but Subha/Asubha Sa exalted in the navamsa, and rasi aspected by the Moon, Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 -30 who though a malefic, is in vargottama, and by Ketu, -60 Dignity in Rasi: who, though also a malefic, is in its own rasi. Saturn is Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 30 60 Dignity in Nav. relatively well situated. Considering Subha/Asubha Vargottama: + 60 influences, it is found that Saturn has 66 virupas of 60 Tara, ± 60: Ben. Conjunctions Subha influences, relatively decent. The greater Mal. Conjunctions beneficial influences to the Asubha Yoga forming planet 73 Ben. Aspect -67 Mal. Aspect helped him realize that proper eating, sleeping and Hemmed by Ben. exercise were necessary for health, and prevented the Hemmed by Mal. worst effects of the 66 Total Mo Asubha Yoga. Ra Ju Me Ma E Su F D O Subhakartari & Kartari Yoga Ross Perot In the horoscope of business Ve Jun. 27, 1930 tycoon and presidential candidate Ross N G 5:34 CST Perot, Mercury is in the 12th and Texarcana, TX Venus is in the 2nd forming 33N26, 94W03 H Subhakartari Yoga. Qualifying the MQ yoga, it is found that Mercury is rasi Ke SaR aspected by one benefic, Venus, as LQ
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well as one malefic, Ketu. Ketu, however, is a yogakaraka due to being in a trine and rasi aspected by an angular lord, Mercury; therefore, Ketu’s aspect to Mercury, with whom it forms a raja yoga, is not a blemish for purposes of career success, though it does harm health and finances and incurs expenses. Venus is rasi aspected by a benefic only, Mercury. The Subhakartari Yoga appears decently well disposed, particularly for career success, though it does indicate some undesirable expenses due to Ketu’s affliction to Mercury in the 12th. Considering Subha/Asubha influences, it is found that Mercury has 45 virupas of Subha influence and that Venus has 78 virupas of Asubha influence. The dasa of Venus, therefore, will have somewhat more ups and downs and stress than the dasa of Mercury. Mercury and Venus are also forming a raja yoga due to being an angular and trine lord in rasi aspect to each other, and since they are forming a Kartari Yoga, the raja yoga becomes more powerful, and thus Ross Perot has managed to become a very wealthy and powerful man. This began in Mercury dasa when he started his company EDS. In the Venus dasa he continued to have financial success and made a run Subha/Asubha Me Ve Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 30 30 for the presidency. Dignity in Rasi: Mercury and Venus are also forming the Solar Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 -30 30 Yoga, Ubhayachari Yoga, by being in the 12th and Dignity in Nav. Vargottama: + 60 2nd from the Sun. They are also forming a Lunar 60 -60 Tara, ± 60: Yoga, Durudhara Yoga, by being in the 12th and 2nd Ben. Conjunctions Mal. Conjunctions from the Moon, though this yoga is weak on 17 Ben. Aspect account of the Moon being so close to the Sun. -15 -95 Mal. Aspect Hemmed by Ben. Since Mercury and Venus form these Solar and Hemmed by Mal. Lunar Yogas they become more significant and 45 -78 Total Total grant greater success. Papakartari Yoga In the horoscope of Indian independence leader, Mahatma nd Gandhi, Saturn is in the 2 , and the Sun is in the 12th, forming Papakartari Yoga. Qualifying the yoga, it is found that Saturn is rasi aspected by one benefic, Jupiter, malefic Rahu and Ketu, and the malefic Moon, who, however, is not harmful due to being
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in its own rasi. There are slightly more afflictions to Saturn, though Saturn gains some beneficence due to being in its own rasi in the navamsa. Saturn is quite mediocre. The Sun has no rasi aspects to it or conjunctions, and its dignity in the rasi and the navamsa are average. The Sun is, therefore, only in average condition. Judging the Subha/Asubha influences, it is found that Saturn has 31 virupas of Subha influences and that the Sun has 6 virupas of Subha influence, both mediocre. Saturn is the 4th lord, ruling the native’s homeland, and the 5th lord ruling students. Being placed in the 2nd house it indicates that he was close to these and that these were a part of life he held onto. Since Saturn is a malefic, however, he suffered on account of these. Mercury, the 9th and 12th lord, is in the navamsa of Saturn, therefore, Gandhi also suffered on account of his beliefs, and prisons and foreigners. Saturn’s disposition is only average, and, due to Saturn’s affliction by the nodes, he experienced quite a bit of unhappiness on account of both his country, which partitioned after the goal of independence was reached, and his students, groups of Muslims and Hindus who fought amongst themselves. The Sun is the 11th lord, ruling groups. Being placed in the 12th house, it indicates that he put forth a lot of expense in his involvement with revolutionary, Hindu and Muslim groups. Since the Sun’s disposition is only average, the goals of the groups were only partially Subha/Asubha Su Sa realized; some of the expense and energy were Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 30 -30 Dignity in Rasi: wasted. India’s independence was realized, but peace Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 30 -30 between Hindus and Muslims was not. Gandhi’s 30 Dignity in Nav. Vargottama: + 60 involvement with his homeland, students, the -60 60 Tara, ± 60: freedom movement, and Hindu and Muslim groups Ben. Conjunctions Mal. Conjunctions was rough on his health due to the excessive fasting 22 53 Ben. Aspect that he used to gain India’s independence and to -16 -52 Mal. Aspect Hemmed by Ben. also bring about temporary harmony between Hemmed by Mal. Hindus and Muslims. Total
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Subha/Asubha influences, it is found JuR Ke that Ketu has 101 virupas of Subha F D E influences and that Mars has 143 O Indira Gandhi virupas of Subha influences. The Nov. 19, 1917 Sa indications of Mars and Ketu will, 23:11 LMT G N therefore, flourish quite readily to the Allahabad degree that they are going to flourish. India Mo Ma 25N27, 81E51 H Mars is the 5th lord of children and the MQ 10th lord of career. Being placed in the Su Ra 2nd, it indicates that children and Me Ve K J I career will be close to her and that she LQ will hold onto these; and that these will cause her some grief due to Mars being a malefic, but not much since Mars is not afflicted. Indira was very attached to her career and ruthlessly held onto her position as prime minister. Her children served as her advisors and there was occasional tension between her and them. Ketu, who gives Subha/Asubha Ma Ke the results of Mars, is in the 12th from the lagna, Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 -30 30 -30 -30 Dignity in Rasi: indicating that career and children will be a source Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 of expense, and that this expense will be on bad Dignity in Nav. 60 Vargottama: + 60 account at times, since Ketu is a malefic, especially 60 60 Tara, ± 60: since Ketu is rasi aspected by another malefic. Ben. Conjunctions Mal. Conjunctions Indira suffered career setbacks and lost some 91 85 Ben. Aspect elections, a great expense, and one of her sons, -9 -45 Mal. Aspect Hemmed by Ben. whom she had chosen as her successor, died early. Hemmed by Mal. Thus the expense and time put into grooming him 143 101 Total was wasted. Kartari Yoga In the horoscope of celebrity police psychic, Peter Hurkos, Venus is in the 2nd, and Saturn and Mercury are in the 12th forming Kartari Yoga. The yogas that these planets are forming, therefore, become more significant and powerful, and the indications of these planets become more important in his life. Venus is a component of the Marud Yoga,
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which contributed to his success, and, since it is the 6th lord of police, he was most noted as a police psychic, though his skills did not end there. Mercury and Saturn are forming a raja yoga by being the 5th and 10th lords in conjunction, and, since they are also forming the Kartari Yoga, they become more powerful and significant. Mercury is the 5th lord of foreknowledge and Saturn is the 10th lord of government, therefore, he was also noted for giving readings to high placed government officials, including several presidents. In the horoscope of actress Jane Fonda, Mercury is in the 12th and Mars is in the 2nd forming Kartari Yoga. The indications of Mars and Mercury will, therefore, be more significant and important in her life. Mars rules exercise, and Mercury, due to being the 6th lord, also rules exercise. Exercise becomes important and significant in her life and, thus, she is noted for exercise books and videos.
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7 Malika Yogas Malika “garland” Yoga: The seven planets in seven continuous houses. “The royal native having this yoga is worthy of the worship of all kings as churamani is the most excellent of all jewels. Such a king is the destroyer of all enemies, enjoys sensual pleasures with the Gandharva girls and heavenly women, is endowed with many good qualities and learned in many branches of knowledge.” Malika Yogas are formed by the seven planets, the Sun through Saturn, placed in seven consecutive houses. The house the Malika Yoga begins from determines the specific type of Malika Yoga formed. Malika Yogas are similar to some of the Nabhasa/Akriti Yogas, namely Nauka Yoga, Kuta Yoga, Chatra Yoga, Chapa Yoga and Ardha-Chandra Yoga, however, while the Nabhasa Yogas illustrate important fundamental principles as have been explained, the conditions for forming a Malika Yoga must be met in full in order for it to give its effects. Malika Yogas are all givers of good to excellent results. They are not dasa dependent but, rather, set a foundation for success to come during the life of the native. The success will come during the dasas of planets forming success-producing yogas. Normally a planet must form many success-producing yogas for its dasa to give outstanding success, however, if a Malika Yoga is present, a planet forming even just one success producing yoga will give outstanding success. The result of a specific Malika Yoga is dependent upon the house from which the yoga begins. The indications of that house will dictate the theme of the yoga. The Malika Yogas commencing from the dusthanas, therefore, have some undesirable effects, though all of them provide a foundation for success. Malika Yogas are quite rare; when found in a horoscope, they have a significant influence upon
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raising the native in life, and producing and maintaining long-term success. If the Malika Yoga formed is also one of the troublesome Nabhasa/Akriti Yogas, though creating a foundation for success, the yoga will still indicate weaknesses in character that make it difficult for the native to really be happy and secure. 1. Malika commencing from the lagna: “One is a king in command of many elephants and horses.” 2. Malika commencing from the 2nd house: “One will be a king owning hoards of wealth, dutifully reverent towards parents, resolute, aggressive, of stern aspect and possessed of eminent virtues.” 3. Malika commencing from the 3rd house: “One will be heroic and wealthy, but sickly.” 4. Malika commencing from the 4th house: “One will be a very liberal sovereign enjoying the good fortune of governing many countries.” 5. Malika commencing from the 5th house: “One will be a king performing sacrifices according to ritual, or otherwise getting fame.” 6. Malika commencing from the 6th house: “One will be in need but get wealth and comforts occasionally, at some stages of his life.” 7. Malika commencing from the 7th house: “One will be a king dearly loved by a large number of wives.” 8. Malika commencing from the 8th house: “One will be a distinguished personage, blessed with long life, but poor and henpecked.”
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9. Malika commencing from the 9 house: “One will be endowed with all good qualities, will devoutly perform sacrifices and will be mighty.” 10. Malika commencing from the 10th house: “One will be engaged in good acts and held in high esteem by the virtuous.” 11. Malika commencing from the 11th house: “One will be the lord of lovely women, princely in birth, paragons of their sex, and competent to engage in every type of activity.” 12. Malika commencing from the 12th house: “One will be lavish in his expenditure and honored everywhere.” Grahamalika “planetary garland” Yoga: All the nine planets consecutively in five, six, seven, eight or nine houses from the lagna or the Sun. “The native with a Grahamalika Yoga will be fortunate; the Panchagrahamalika Yoga is considered somewhat less fortunate than the others.” This is another type of Malika Yoga that considers Rahu and Ketu along with the visible planets. It is impossible for all the nine planets to be in less than 7 houses, therefore with respect to all the planets falling in 5 or 6 consecutive houses, consider the seven visible planets and only one of Rahu or Ketu. Just like the first group of Malika Yogas discussed, the Grahamalika Yogas are not dasa dependent, rather they indicate a foundation for success. 1. Panchagrahamalika Yoga is formed by all the planets in five consecutive houses from the lagna or the Sun. This is the weakest of the Grahamalika Yogas. 2. Shashtagrahamalika Yoga is formed by all the planets in six consecutive houses from the lagna or Sun.
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3. Saptagrahamalika Yoga is formed by all the planets in seven consecutive houses from the lagna or Sun. 4. Ashtagrahamalika Yoga is formed by all the planets in eight consecutive houses from the lagna or Sun. 5. Navagrahamalika Yoga is formed by all the planets in nine consecutive houses from the lagna or Sun. ÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔ Panchagrahamalika Yoga The horoscope of Walt Disney contains a Panchagrahamalika Yoga Ke F D E formed by all the planets except Ketu O in five consecutive houses from the Walt Disney lagna. Walt Disney began producing Dec. 5, 1901 G 00:30 CST animated films at the age of 22 and, at N Chicago, IL the age of 27, created his most famous Ve 41N51, 87W39 character, Mickey Mouse. He won 26 MQ H academy awards and created the Ma Su Sa Mo famous Walt Disney theme park. His Me Ra J fame began early and has lasted not LQ Ju K I only throughout his life, but after his death as well. Shashtagrahamalika Yoga The horoscope of Sir Alfred Hitchcock contains a Shashtagrahamalika Yoga formed by eight planets in the six consecutive houses commencing from the Sun. Alfred Hitchcock started directing films at the age of 25 and was knighted in the last year of his life by Queen Elizabeth II. The Shashtagrahamalika Yoga contributed to early success that has lasted not only throughout his life, but also after his death. Ô
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8 Miscellaneous Foundation Yogas There are several yogas that indicate a success-producing horoscope. These are not dasa dependent; rather, they set a foundation for success and all the planets become capable of giving greater rise, success, wealth, etc. in their dasas, depending upon the other yogas they are forming. These yogas are rare and, when found, amplify the effects of all other beneficial yogas. Normally, a planet must be taking part in several success producing yogas in order to give outstanding success. If, however, one of these foundation yogas is present in the horoscope, then, even if a planet is just forming one success producing yoga, it can give outstanding success in its dasa. There are also a few yogas that ruin the strength of the horoscope and destroy the capacity for other yogas to produce success. Both of these types of non-dasa dependent yogas are being given here. Chatush Chakra “four wheel” Yoga: All planets in Aries, Leo, Virgo, Aquarius, Gemini, Pisces, Scorpio, and Libra. “The royal born native having this yoga in his horoscope will enjoy all comforts and pleasures and conquer the row of kings who are like diamonds among other kings.” Chatush Chakra refers to the four directions, thus this yoga gives kingship extending in all four directions. Rahu and Ketu are considered in the formation of this yoga, they must, therefore, fall in Aries/Libra, Leo/Aquarius or Virgo/Pisces. Dhvaja “banner” Yoga: All seven planets strong and alone, each of them in another's rasi (meaning no planet in its own rasi), and one in the lagna. “Liked in royal circles and rich, one will acquire wide fame, have courage and wisdom, but be fickle minded.”
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When all the planets are alone and in another's rasi, meaning there is no planet in its own house, there is no final dispositor. This creates a continuous flow of energy from one planet to another through their dispositors. When one of these planets is in the lagna the combined energy of all the planets assists to benefit the native. When, on the other hand, there is one or more final dispositors, meaning a planet that disposes itself by being in its own rasi, the flow of energy of the planets concentrates at the planet that is their final dispositor. In this yoga, since there are no final dispositors, there is no such concentration of energy and the native is therefore fickleminded. Hamsa “swan” Yoga: All seven planets in the lagna, 5th, 7th and 9th. “One takes over the sustenance of his fellow beings.” This yoga indicates a strong humanitarian nature. Other yogas in the horoscope serve to assist others. The emphasis on planets in the 1st, 5th and 9th indicates a very capable character, one that others can easily benefit from. Kantaka “thorn” Yoga: All seven planets in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th houses. “One will be wealthy and learned but short-lived without issues.” This is a yoga that gives intelligence and the capacity for rational thinking, which provides a foundation for success. Kantaka is a term used in Nyaya (logic) philosophy implying refutation of an argument, detection of error, etc. All the planets in three houses emphasize the use of the intellect. They are also centered in and around the 3rd house of the intellect. There is, therefore, heavy reliance on the intellect and, since, the planets are all placed in such a manner that the closest Nabhasa/Akriti yoga formed would be the beneficial Yupa Yoga, the native is able to find happiness within themselves through the use of their intellect, such as in Nyaya philosophy.
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Moon in odd rasis with the Sun in the visible half (a day birth), and women’s horoscopes should have the lagna, Sun and Moon in even rasis with the Sun in the invisible half (a night birth). The more of these factors present, the better the capacity for the native to be happy and truly successful in a balanced fashion. Mridanga “tambour” Yoga: The lagna lord strong and the other six planets in angles, trines, own or exaltation rasis. “One will be a king or equal to a king and happy.” All planets in auspicious houses or high dignity empowers the horoscope, if the lagna lord is one of these well-placed and strong planets the native is sure to have a successful life. Sankha “conch shell” Yoga: All seven planets in angles and trines and any one of them exalted. “One will either be a king or like a king. The pleasures enjoyed will be like those of gods and one will grant gifts as generously as a king would.” This yoga simply illustrates the virtue of all the planets in angles and trines. The exalted planet is necessary in order to significantly raise the native. Sankha “conch shell” Yoga: All seven planets in the 9th, 11th, 1st and 4th houses. “One will be a repository of virtues, brave and well versed.” Shatpada “six foot” Yoga: All seven planets in the first six rasis. “One will command leadership over money and gather the essence of sastras.” Each of the first six rasis must have a planet in it. This yoga is similar to the Shashtagrahamalika Yoga except for the fact that it does not consider the nodes. Shatpada Yoga additionally gives knowledge and wisdom, and not only fortune, which the
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Grahamalika Yogas give. When Shatpada Yoga is present, the closest Nabhasa/Akriti Yoga will be Nauka Yoga, which gives an emotionally motivated and needy native. When Shatpada Yoga is present, however, the native has a greater ability to perceive the truth of things, and they are, therefore, better able to overcome the liabilities of Nauka Yoga. Shatrujeet “foe conqueror” Yoga: All seven planets in Cancer, Virgo, Pisces, Sagittarius, and Gemini. “The royal born in this raja yoga is the conqueror of a large army which is very strong, ferocious, and fights very terribly. He also gives money, etc. in charity and gets the greatest fame of all.” Simhasana “lion seat” Yoga: All seven planets in Taurus, Scorpio, Virgo, and Pisces. “The king born in this yoga becomes an emperor or a king of kings and he rides the rows of elephants and horses who make a roar on the earth.” Simhasana “lion seat” Yoga: All seven planets in the 2nd, 6th, 8th and 12th. “One acquires the royal throne.” In the previous version of Simhasana Yoga, all the planets must be in the 2nd, 6th, 8th and 12th rasis; here they must be in those houses. Sri Chatra Yoga: All seven planets in the 12th, 1st, 2nd and 7th. “Due to the charity of previous birth, one is born in the Sri Chatra Yoga, so say the sages.” This yoga illustrates the Bhrigu concept that planets in the 12th, 1st, 2nd and 7th from a planet or point serve to support and define the planet or point. All the planets in these four houses greatly support the lagna and thereby further the native.
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Subhamala “auspicious garland” Yoga: All seven planets in the 5th, 6th, and 7th. “One will be a governor or director, extolled by kings, courageous, and devoted to enjoyment. He will be real in gifts, helpful to others in getting their work done, and will love his relations. He will be blessed with a good wife and children.” Subhamala Yoga is very close in formation to the Sara Yoga of the Nabhasa/Akriti Yogas; therefore, Sara Yoga will be the closest formed Akriti yoga in the horoscopes of natives with this yoga. Sara Yoga is not a yoga which indicates happiness, however, those natives with Subhamala Yoga will have many good things in life and more happiness than other natives whose Akriti Yoga is closest to Sara Yoga. They will still suffer from the nature of the Sara Yoga, but be more able to overcome and learn from it. Following are those yogas that indicate a weak foundation for success. When these are present, other productive and success producing yogas become less capable of giving their good results, and any difficult yogas give their ill effects with greater force. Asubhamala “inauspicious garland” Yoga: All seven planets, the Sun through Saturn in the 6th, 8th and 12th. “One will be wayward and unhappy, timid, but torturing and killing others. Ungrateful, one will not pay respect to Brahmins, be unpopular, and quarrelsome.” Hala “plough” Yoga: All seven planets in the 1st and 12th houses. “One will be inclined towards anger, and be a very poor farmer, disabled, and short-lived.” Natives with this yoga are forced to struggle throughout their lives. There are many losses in life and these native find it difficult to initiate new ventures.
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Hrada “noise” Yoga: All seven planets in debilitation. “One is restless, bereft of wealth, mischievous, and always in trouble with their enemies.” All the planets, the Sun through Saturn, can never be in debilitation; when the Sun is debilitated in Libra, Mercury cannot be in Pisces. Therefore, consider this yoga anytime all the planets are in their debilitation rasi or navamsa. As the name “Hrada” infers, many debilitated planets indicate a weak character that makes noise but doesn’t produce anything. Kaka “crow” Yoga: Venus and Saturn in Aries, the Sun in Taurus, the Moon in Pisces, and Mars in Cancer. “One is devoid of grandeur, even in spite of being born of a father who is endowed with wealth and grandeur.” The name of this yoga, Kaka, is used metaphorically as an expression of contempt, indicating that one is less than a crow. Kalasarpa “time serpent” Yoga: All planets between Ketu and Rahu. Kalasarpa Yoga is an important foundation type yoga that is not dasa dependent. It is formed when all the planets are on one side of the horoscope between the boundaries of Ketu and Rahu. Many astrologers consider this yoga to destroy all good effects and to give a life of misery and sorrow, but this is not necessarily so. The actual effect of this yoga is that the native is much more restricted by the results of their previous karmas; the native is caught by the “serpent of time.” Kalasarpa Yoga, however, has nothing to say about what the native will achieve or possess in life. Other yogas will indicate that. Kalasarpa Yoga only indicates that life is more fated and less directed by the native’s own personal volition. There are many great personages with this yoga as well as many who never achieve
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anything significant in life. If Kalasarpa Yoga is present and there are strong success producing yogas in the horoscope, then the native’s rise will be profound and significant, and they will play an important role in shaping the age in which they are born. If ill yogas are present, the native will suffer terribly. Essentially, Kalasarpa Yoga amplifies the intensity of all other yogas in the horoscope. Natives with Kalasarpa Yoga are generally involved in unique or unusual things, or they are born to play a part in events that redirect or which indicate a change in humanity, social structures, etc. If Kalasarpa Yoga is found in a horoscope that has significant afflictions and ruinous yogas, then the native is involved in unusual things, or poorly regarded things of a destructive or unhealthy nature. There are two variations of this yoga. One is that Rahu, in its retrograde motion, is moving towards all the other planets. This indicates that Rahu is transforming all things in the native’s life. The goal of life is to bring things to a karmic balance through the initiation of those things that the native is not yet comfortable with, in control of, secure with, etc. This form of Kalasarpa Yoga is generally experienced more stressfully; there is more confusion, and less comfort and familiarity in life. The other variation is when Ketu, in its retrograde motion, is moving towards all the other planets. Here, Ketu is transforming all things in the native’s life. The goal of life is the completion and resolution of all things in the native’s life. This version is generally less stressful than the other, and gives a feeling of familiarity with the things the native has in his or her life, however, it gives discontentment with what the native does have as well as longings for things that the native cannot put their finger on. The effects of Kalasarpa Yoga are not as significant when the lagna is not caught between the nodes along with the other planets. In this case, there is a bit more personal volition. Some astrologers hold that if the lagna is not caught between the nodes, Kalasarpa Yoga is not formed at all, however, the 7th house cusp, which is the Western horizon, is not much different or less important than the lagna, which is the Eastern horizon, so Kalasarpa Yoga should be
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considered effective even if the lagna is not between the nodes, in which case the 7th cusp will be. If Kalasarpa Yoga is present, the houses and rasis occupied by Rahu and Ketu become very significant. These houses and rasis indicate the nature of the transformational theme of the Kalasarpa Yoga. Please see my book Vault of the Heavens for more information on Rahu and Ketu and their results in the houses and rasis, which may be applied towards understanding the theme of the Kalasarpa Yoga. In the event that Kalasarpa Yoga is almost present, but is not due to only one planet being on the other side of the Rahu/Ketu axis, then that planet becomes a very significant planet in the native’s life. This is the planet of “free will” with which the native makes their success. ÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔ Dhvaja Yoga In the horoscope of the beloved Ve Su Me F D E Indian saint, Anandamayi Ma, all the O seven planets, the Sun–Saturn are Ra Anandamayi Ju alone (not conjunct each other), in Ma Ma Apr. 30, 1896 G each other’s rasi with no planet in its N 3:42 IST own rasi, and there is a planet, Venus, Ke 23N35, 91E13 in the lagna. Dhvaja Yoga is formed. MQ H This is a very powerful Dhvaja Yoga SaR due to the planet in the lagna being Mo K exalted, as well as the lagna lord itself LQ J I being exalted, resulting in a very magnetic individual who is one of the most adored saints of all time, and who the crowds followed through the streets of India. Karika Yoga In the horoscope of World Boxing Champion, Muhammad Ali, all the seven planets are in the 7th, 10th and 11th houses forming Karika Yoga, contributing to his becoming the most famous boxer of all time. The prevalent Nabhasa/Akriti Yoga is Gada Yoga formed by the planets in two successive angles, which indicates a native who is strong in their belief, and
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world. Mahabhagya Yoga, in a woman’s horoscope, gives the capacity to be receptive to the best possible opportunities. The marriage between her parents was planned in order to produce a very powerful successor, and her whole life was groomed to prepare her for a position of power. It was not she who initiated the events in her life. One of the effects of Mahabhagya Yoga for women is “a sweet disposition,” and though many would agree that she had a sweet appearance, this does not describe her rule. Notice the interchange of Saturn and the Moon in the Cancer/Capricorn axis. Saturn and the Moon in opposition across Cancer/Capricorn, whether in their own rasis or interchanged, is a yoga for mental peculiarities, imbalances, depressions, etc. This has prevented a truly sweet disposition or balanced mentality. In the horoscope of Adolf Hitler, Me Su Ra Ma the lagna, Sun, and Moon are all in F D VeR E odd rasis, birth is during the day, O Adolf Hitler forming, for a male native, Apr. 20, 1889 Sa Mahabhagya Yoga. Mahabhagya Yoga 18:30 CET G N set the foundation for Hitler’s Branauan Inn, powerful personality. He was very Austria 48N15, 13E02 H masculine, putting his ideas into MQ motion. A virtue of healthy masculine Ju Mo energy is that it refrains from harming J I anything that is weaker than itself in its LQ Ke K pursuits. The prevalent Nabhasa/Akriti Yoga being the inauspicious Hala Yoga, along with Mercury’s combustion (who therefore becomes angry), the tight planetary aspect between Saturn and Mars, and the affliction of the Moon by Rahu and Ketu, made Hitler Mo insensitive to this and contributed to Ke MaR him being a dictator who pushed Ju F D E O forward at a very great price. Mridanga Yoga In the horoscope of Annie Besant all the planets (though Rahu and Ketu are excluded for the formation of this yoga) are in angles, trines, own or exaltation rasis, and the lagna lord
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lords, have made his residence and career unsteady. Thanks to the Subhamala Yoga, however, he is able to quickly gain reputation and business during the times that his life is squared away. The native has also found himself to feel emptiness and neediness, which are the results of having the planets quartered in all the houses four through seven, thereby most closely forming the inauspicious Nabhasa/Akriti Yoga, Sara Yoga. Due to the Subhamala yoga, however, the native has come to terms with where true fulfillment can come. He has also learned that he can be happy by introverting his needs and desires, and that his happiness is conditional if his needs and desires are not consciously acknowledged and introverted. Kalasarpa Yoga In the horoscope of British Prime F D E Minister, Margaret Thatcher, all the O Margaret planets are between Ketu and Rahu, Thatcher Ra forming Kalasarpa Yoga. Ketu is Oct. 13, 1935 G moving, in its retrograde motion, N 9:00 GMT towards all the other planets. There is, Mo Ke Grantham, UK 52N55, 00W39 H therefore, a theme of completion and MQ resolution in her life. All things are Me Su Ju given in her life in order for her to Ve Sa Ma K J I complete and resolve the results of her LQ karmas with those things. Things are taken away once she has completed or resolved the necessary issues to the degree that she is meant to. Ketu is in Capricorn, which indicates that, in recent past lives, she has believed that security and well-being could come from managing external affairs and being able to control possible negative and difficult circumstances. She has therefore, desired and attempted to be in charge and control of her world. Since Ketu is in the 4th house, she has attempted to be in control and in charge of land, property, her homeland, etc. The lord of Ketu, Saturn, is in the lagna, indicating that her attempts to be in control and in charge have been through her own presence and personality, i.e. as a leader. Her role in this lifetime as politician and prime minister was necessary in order for her to complete and resolve the results of her past life desires and attempts to be a leader in charge of her homeland, etc. Kalasarpa Yoga tends to make some aspect of life unique or revolutionary. Margaret Thatcher was Britain’s first female prime minister, the first to hold three terms in the 20th century, and the first woman to head a modern Western country.
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In the horoscope of occultist Mo Aleister Crowley, all the planets are between Rahu and Ketu, forming O Ra D F E Aleister Kalasarpa Yoga. Rahu is moving, in its Crowley retrograde motion, towards all the Oct. 12, 1875 G other planets. There is, therefore, a N Leamington, UK SaR theme of new initiations of events in 23:30 LMT his life that he must go through, MQ Ma 52N18, 1W32 H experience and learn from, in order to Ju Ke develop himself in a manner that Ve Su allows for the eventual completion of LQ K J Me I the results of his karmas. New events and circumstances will be initiated in his life for the purpose of his learning to develop the characteristics that are unbalanced or developed lopsidedly. Other, more secure, things will be taken away in order to make room for the new. Rahu is in Pisces. Pisces is the rasi of completions, resolutions and liberation. Rahu in Pisces, therefore, indicates that the theme of the Kalasarpa Yoga is to initiate new events and circumstances that give him the opportunity to complete and resolve the issues that remain from his previous karmas. Rahu is in the 9th house, which indicates that some things to spur self-knowledge, faith, and/or meaning and purpose in life will be initiated, and that other ideas of self, faith and/or meaning and purpose in life will be unsatisfactory, unsupported or taken away in order to make room for the new. The lord of Rahu, Jupiter, is in the 4th house, indicating that self-knowledge, faith, meaning and purpose in life will be developed as happiness and inner peace are established, and that lack of happiness and inner peace will spur the search for self-knowledge, faith, meaning and purpose in life. His occult works reveal a search for meaning and are psychologically insightful. He was one of the many important figures at the beginning of the 20th century who had a part in making occultism, readings, Tarot, etc. more insightful and psychological, and not merely predictive and mundane. As mentioned, Kalasarpa Yoga tends to give an element of uniqueness. Crowley was not only an occultist at a time during which occultist were considered little better than Satanists, he also deviated from classical occultism. His Crowley Toth Tarot deck is decidedly different than other Tarot decks, he even added some cards and renamed others. Ô
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9 Dispositor Yogas Some yogas are dependent upon the benefic placement of the dispositor of the lagna lord. The dispositor is the planet that rules the rasi in which another planet is placed. These yogas illustrate the important principle that the well being of a planet’s dispositor has a significant influence upon the well being of the planet. Parvata “mountain” Yoga: The dispositor of the lagna lord is in its exaltation rasi or own rasi, and in an angle or trine. “Doing acts causing eternal benefit, one will have everlasting wealth and happiness, and become the lord of the Earth.” This yoga simply illustrates the importance of the dispositor. If the dispositor is well placed by being in a favorable house and in good dignity, the planets it rules benefits. Kahala “large drum” Yoga: The dispositor of the lord of the rasi occupied by the lagna lord is in its exaltation rasi or own rasi, and in an angle or trine. “One will thrive well, be noble, benevolent, kind, propitious, and respected by other men.” Not only is the dispositor of the lagna lord significant, as indicated in the previous Parvata Yoga, but also the dispositor of the lagna lord’s dispositor. Parijatha “celestial coral tree” Yoga: The dispositor of the lord of the lagna lord, and the navamsa lord of that dispositor, must be in an angle, trine, own rasi or exaltation rasi.
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“One will be a sovereign attentive to their duty and engagements, of compassionate disposition, destined to be happy in the middle and latter portion of life, respected and obeyed by other kings, fond of war, and possessing elephants and horses.” The Parijatha is a celestial tree that has the power to grant wishes. This yoga, therefore, helps the native to fulfill every desire. This yoga emphasizes the importance of the navamsa dispositor of a planet, which is just as important as its rasi dispositor. Kalpadruma “tree of plenty” Yoga: The lagna lord, its dispositor, the dispositor of that, and the navamsa lord of the last must be in an angle, trine, own rasi or exaltation rasi. “One will be a pious, strong, and merciful king endowed with all kinds of wealth, and fond of war.” This yoga further illustrates the concept of dispositors, including the navamsa dispositor. The more times a dispositor of a dispositor is well placed, the more auspicious the original planet in question becomes. Kalpadruma yoga, like Parijatha Yoga, helps the native to fulfill every desire. Mridanga “tambour” Yoga: The lord of the navamsa of an exalted planet is in an angle or trine, and an occupant of the angle or trine is strong in own or exaltation rasi, while the lagna lord is strong. “One is noble born, of mien and fame such as it is the good fortune of sovereigns to have.” In this yoga a planet must be well placed by being in exaltation, and the navamsa lord of that planet must be very well placed in the rasi by being in an angle or trine and with a planet in its own or exaltation rasi. The benefits of the yoga come from the indications of the exalted planet in question as well as the house its navamsa lord falls in. The lagna lord must also be well placed and strong so that the native can successfully activate the yoga and benefit from its results.
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DISPOSITOR YOGAS AND OTHER HOUSES The first four dispositor yogas given: Parvata Yoga, Kahala Yoga, Parijatha Yoga, and Kalpadruma Yoga are all centered on the lagna lord, therefore, they further the native in life. The principles illustrated by these four yogas, however, may be extended to other house lords as well; these other houses being furthered and a benefit to the native in the event that their lord's dispositors are well situated as illustrated by these yogas. These four yogas can also be considered from each house; success being attributed to the person ruled by the house from which the yoga is formed. In this case the angles and trines are counted from the house in question. ÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔ Parvata Yoga In the horoscope of Motown Ra Su MeR Ve musician, Stevie Wonder, the lagna Mo F D E lord is in the rasi of Venus. Venus, the O dispositor, is in an angle and in Stevie Wonder Ju exaltation forming Parvata Yoga. May. 13, 1950 G N 16:20 EST Qualifying the yoga, it is found that Saginaw, MI SaR the lagna lord, Mercury, is unaspected 43N25, 83W57 Ma and alone, therefore, mediocre. MQ H Mercury’s dispositor, Venus, though Ke exalted, is with two malefics, Rahu and K J I the Moon, and rasi aspected by LQ another malefic, Ketu. The Parvata Yoga is, therefore, somewhat poorly Subha/Asubha Me Ve disposed and, by itself, cannot give great results. Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 30 30 However, Venus is forming beneficial yogas with 60 Dignity in Rasi: all of Rahu, the Moon and Ketu, and so, even Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 -30 -30 Dignity in Nav. though the Parvata Yoga itself is not well disposed, Vargottama: + 60 from the age of 13, at the commencement of 60 60 Tara, ± 60: Ben. Conjunctions Venus dasa, Stevie Wonder has enjoyed musical -120 Mal. Conjunctions fame. The beneficial yogas that Venus is forming 42 2 Ben. Aspect -73 -107 with these malefics are a raja yoga by being the lord Mal. Aspect Hemmed by Ben. of a trine in an angle with Rahu; a raja yoga by Hemmed by Mal. 28 -105 being a trine lord aspecting Ketu in an angle; and, a Total
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wealth producing yoga by being the 2nd and 9th lord joined with the 11th lord Moon. Considering the Subha/Asubha influences, it is found that Venus has 105 virupas of Asubha influences, and that Mercury has only 28 virupas of Subha influences. The Parvata Yoga is stressed on account of Venus, therefore, an element of difficulty has to be present. Venus rules the lens of the eyes and, as the 2nd lord, rules the eyes. The afflictions of Rahu, the Moon and Ketu to Venus, and Venus’ Asubha influences, have hindered the enjoyment of his success and made becoming successful more difficult by making him blind. The Parvata Yoga forming planets, Venus and Mercury, are also forming the Solar Yoga, Ubhayachari Yoga, by virtue of being in the 12th and 2nd from the Sun. Venus and Mercury, therefore, become more significant and grant great success, empowering the Parvata Yoga. Kahala Yoga In the horoscope of American Ju film star, John Travolta, the lagna lord Ke Moon is in Leo; its lord the Sun is in O F D E Aquarius; and the lord of Aquarius, Su John Travolta Ve Saturn, is in exaltation and in an angle. Me Feb. 18, 1954 G The conditions for Kahala Yoga are N 14:53 EST Englewood, NJ Mo met contributing to his thriving as an 40N54, 73W58 actor and being well regarded by all. MQ H Qualifying the yoga, it is found that Ra Saturn is exalted in the rasi and in its SaR Ma moolatrikona in the navamsa; LQ K J I furthermore, it is rasi aspected by two benefics, the Moon and Jupiter and has no malefic rasi aspects or conjunctions at Subha/Asubha Su Mo Sa all. Saturn is quite perfect. The other planets Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 -30 -30 30 taking part in the Kahala Yoga are also very 60 Dignity in Rasi: Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 -30 30 -30 well disposed: the Moon is well influenced by 45 Dignity in Nav. the rasi aspect of exalted Saturn; the Sun is well Vargottama: + 60 60 N/A -60 Tara, ± 60: aspected by exalted Saturn and with two Ben. Conjunctions 120 benefics. Considering the Subha/Asubha Mal. Conjunctions influences, it is found that Saturn has 109 77 147 89 Ben. Aspect -87 -66 -25 Mal. Aspect virupas of Subha influence, the Moon 81 Hemmed by Ben. virupas of Subha influence, and the Sun 110 Hemmed by Mal. 110 81 109 virupas of Subha influence, all quite nice. The Total
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Kahala Yoga is as good as it gets. The dasa of Rahu, since March 1990, has given the result of the Kahala Yoga, due to the fact that Rahu always gives the results of Saturn. Rahu also gives the results of the Sun, a factor in the Kahala Yoga, due to being in the Sun’s nakshatra. During Rahu/Saturn, the effects of the Kahala Yoga were fully realized and he became the highest paid actor in the world, during which he began commanding $15-25 million per film. Note, also, how the Kahala Yoga, which helps one be regarded well by all, along with the rasi aspect of three benefics to Saturn has taken the sting off of the Sasa Yoga. Generally it can be difficult to work with Sasa Yoga natives, Travolta, however, has a reputation as being a great guy to work with. Parijatha Yoga In the horoscope of FW Woolworth, the lagna lord, Mars, is in the rasi of Cancer; Mars’ dispositor, the Moon, is in Capricorn; and, the Moon’s dispositor is Saturn, who is placed on an angle. The navamsa lord of Saturn is the Sun, who is not only placed on an angle but also exalted. The conditions of Parijatha Yoga are met. Qualifying the yoga, it is found that the Sun is not only exalted, but also vargottama. The Sun is also with a benefic, Mercury, but afflicted by debilitated Saturn. The Sun is not perfect, but very solid. Mars is debilitated, but on an angle and rasi aspected by a benefic, Venus, therefore, Mars is mediocre. The Moon is well disposed by being rasi aspected by one benefic, Venus. Saturn is very well disposed by being on an angle with an exalted and vargottama Sun and with a benefic, though not perfect due to its debilitation. Considering the Subha/Asubha influences, it is found that Mars has 64 virupas of Subha influences, quite good. The Moon has 81 virupas of Asubha influences, stressful. Su Me JuR Ve Ra Su Ve Ra Sa F F D E D E O O
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is not influenced by any planet, but vargottama, therefore, well disposed. Jupiter is in exaltation and in its own navamsa, but hampered by debilitated Mars. Jupiter is, therefore, not great. Considering the Subha/Asubha yoga influences, Saturn has 174 virupas of Subha influences, Venus 353, and Jupiter 148 virupas of Subha influence; all Subha/Asubha Ju Ve Sa excellent or better. Venus is the best-disposed Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 30 30 30 planet in the Kalpadruma Yoga. It is the 4th 60 60 60 Dignity in Rasi: Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 30 30 30 lord of banks in the 2nd house of wealth and 45 60 Dignity in Nav. finance, contributing to his becoming one of 60 Vargottama: + 60 60 60 60 Tara, ± 60: the wealthiest people of his time as well as the Ben. Conjunctions most powerful American in the finance and -60 Mal. Conjunctions -60 76 88 162 Ben. Aspect banking industry. Venus dasa ended before he -93 -34 -108 Mal. Aspect was even three. His most influential dasas, Hemmed by Ben. therefore, were that of Jupiter and Saturn, both Hemmed by Mal. 148 353 174 components of the Kalpadruma Yoga. Total Venus is also forming Vosi Yoga by being in the 12th from the Sun, and Jupiter is forming Anapha Yoga by being in the 12th from the Moon. Both of these planets take part in the Kalpadruma Yoga and both indicate banks; Jupiter is the karaka, and Venus as the 4th lord. The Kalpadruma Yoga, therefore, becomes more effective and banks more significant. Mridanga Yoga In the horoscope of JP Morgan Jr., Saturn, the 9th and 10th lord, is exalted. Saturn is in the navamsa of Mercury, who is in the 4th house, an angle, with the Sun in its own rasi. The lagna lord, Venus, is also strong by being in an angle with Mercury and a planet in its own rasi. Though Venus is debilitated in the navamsa, Venus is in Virgo navamsa, and Virgo is the Sa
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3rd House Kahala Yoga In the horoscope of World Chess Sa JuR Mo Ve Champion, Bobby Fischer, the 3rd lord F D E O of gaming and strategy, Mercury, is in Su Bobby Fischer Aquarius. The lord of Aquarius, Me Saturn, is in Taurus, whose dispositor, N Ke Mar. 9, 1943 G 14:39 CDT Venus, is exalted in a trine. The Chicago, IL Ma Ra conditions for Kahala Yoga are met 41N51, 87W39 H MQ relative to the third lord, rather than the lagna lord, contributing to Bobby Fischer being a master chess player LQ K J I who became the youngest US senior chess champion at the age of 14, the youngest international grandmaster in the history of chess, and the first American world champion. Qualifying the yoga, it is found that Mercury is rasi aspected by the malefic Moon, and with two other malefics, but, due to forming Budha Aditya Yoga with the Sun, the Sun is not considered a malefic in terms of skill and intelligence, instead, it adds to his brilliance and skill. Mercury’s lord, Saturn, is very well disposed by being vargottama and rasi aspected by exalted Mars. Saturn’s lord, Venus, is also very well disposed by being exalted and rasi aspected by Jupiter. Even though Mercury suffers some affliction, the fact that Saturn and Venus are very well disposed makes this a solid Kahala Yoga relative to the 3rd house. Considering the Subha/Asubha influences, it is found that Mercury suffers with 242 virupas of Asubha influences, but Venus and Saturn flourish with 107 and 172 virupas of Subha influences respectively. Mercury is poorly disposed, while the others Subha/Asubha Me Ve Sa -30 30 30 Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 are very well disposed, allowing the Kahala 60 Dignity in Rasi: Yoga to support his gaming ability. The -30 -30 30 Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 Dignity in Nav. affliction of Mercury, however, caused him to 60 Vargottama: + 60 be inconsistent in his playing. He once -60 60 60 Tara, ± 60: refused to defend his world championship Ben. Conjunctions -120 Mal. Conjunctions title, lost it by default and disappeared from 51 24 51 Ben. Aspect the game only to appear many years later to -53 -36 -60 Mal. Aspect Hemmed by Ben. once again win the championship. Hemmed by Mal. Venus is also forming Vesi Yoga, by -242 107 172 Total being in the 2nd from the Sun, as well as Anapha Yoga, by being in the 12th from the Moon, and Saturn is forming Sunapha Yoga by being in the 2nd from the Moon. The Kahala Yoga
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relative to the third house, therefore, becomes more powerful and significant. Notice also the Ruchaka Yoga caused by Mars, which made him an aggressive player. All the planets, except Mars, are between Rahu and Ketu. Mars, therefore, disrupts a potential Kalasarpa Yoga and becomes the most important planet with which to activate his life. He was very strong minded and rebellious when necessary. He even defied orders from the US government and broke a UN sanction against the warring republics of the former Yugoslavia to enter Serbia in order to win the world championship once again. The affliction of Mercury, as mentioned, supported him in his willingness to break the law, since afflicted Mercury does not care for man made laws, though Mars gave him the courage to do so. Kalpadruma Yoga from the 9th House In the horoscope of actress Jane Fonda, whose father, Henry Fonda, has had an exceptional career as an actor, the 9th lord, Mercury, is in an angle from the 9th house; its lord, Jupiter is in a trine from the 9th house the dispositor of Jupiter, Saturn, is in an angle from the 9th house; and the Sa D
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When applied in the manner as shown in these last two examples, Parvata, Kahala, Parijatha and Kalpadruma Yogas become very helpful for judging the entire horoscope. Ô
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10 Yogas Named after Deities These yogas are those that are named after an aspect of God, a deity, or heavenly being. They give a characteristic or quality of the deity, as well as grace from the deity, which contribute to the native’s success and wealth. These yogas are the most powerful dasa effective yogas given and are generally rare, therefore, when present, they play a significant role in the life of the native. Most of these yogas also indicate some spiritual knowledge or philosophical tendencies. AVATARS According to Vedic Mythology, from each of the planets stemmed an avatar, or incarnation, of Lord Vishnu, the absolute aspect of God who manifests himself as everything in creation. From the Sun came Lord Rama, from the Moon Lord Krishna, from Mars Narasimha, from Mercury Buddha, from Jupiter Vamana, from Venus Parasurama, from Saturn Kurma, from Rahu Varaha, and from Ketu Matsya. These are all detailed in my book Vault of the Heavens. Four of these avatars also have very rare yogas named after them, which are the most powerful yogas of all: Varaha “Boar” Yoga: All planets in 1st, 5th, and 4th houses. “One will command land, wealth, happiness, and wisdom.” Varaha is the 1st incarnation of Vishnu as the boar that lifted the Earth from the waters so that creation could begin. Varaha then taught rituals for success, manifestation, wealth, etc. This yoga, therefore, gives land and wisdom primarily, and wealth as a natural product of these. Rahu and Ketu are not considered in the formation of this yoga.
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Matsya “Fish” Yoga: Benefics in the 9 and lagna, mixed planets in the 5th, and malefics in the 4th and 8th. “The native will be one knowing Time, and a synonym of kindness, being virtuous, strong, beautiful, famous, learned, and pious.” Matsya is the avatar of Vishnu who as a giant fish tows a boat of a select few through the flood of the great deluge and rescues the Vedas from an Asura (demon). This yoga gives extensive knowledge of the spiritual and conceptual laws governing creation. In the formation of this yoga, no planets can be in houses other than the ones mentioned, except for Rahu and Ketu, which are not considered in the formation of this yoga. Kurma “Tortoise” Yoga: The 5th, 6th, and 7th occupied by benefics in own, exaltation, or friendly rasis or navamsas, while malefics are in the 3rd, 11th, and 1st in own or exaltation rasis or navamsas. “One will be a king, courageous, eminently virtuous, sattvic, famous, helpful, comfortable, happy, and a leader of men.” Kurma is the avatar of Vishnu who, as a tortoise, rests Mount Mandara on his back during the churning of the ocean for the nectar of immortality. Some translators translate this yoga, which is given in Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra, with the malefics in own or exaltation rasi, not navamsa. This, however, is not correct, as well as impossible, since the malefics cannot be in their own or exalted rasis while being simultaneously in the 3rd, 11th and lagna, so consider their navamsas as well. Due to the distance that Mercury and Venus can be from the Sun, this yoga is only possible when the Sun is in the 3rd, Venus is in the 5th, and Mercury is a malefic by being with the Sun, the other benefics, Jupiter and the benefic Moon, must be in the 6th and 7th. Buddha “Awakened One” Yoga: Jupiter in the lagna, the Moon in an angle from Jupiter, Rahu in the 2nd from the Moon, and the Sun and Mars in the 3rd from lagna (the Moon).
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“One has the majesty of a king, with matchless strength and a celebrated name. One will be intelligent, conversant with the scriptures, skilled in traffic, learned in sciences, talented and without enemies.” Buddha is the avatar of Vishnu related to the planet Mercury. There is some controversy over whether the Sun and Mars should be in the 3rd from the lagna, the Moon or even Rahu. If the Sun and Mars are in the 3rd from Rahu, then they will be in the 4th from the Moon. Malefics are not considered beneficial in the 4th from the Moon, so it does not seem likely that this yoga is formed by the Sun and Mars being in the 3rd from Rahu. If these two are in the 3rd from the lagna then “matchless strength,” “skilled in traffic,” and “learned in sciences” are indicated so we can safely assume the 3rd from lagna is indicated. Since Chandra Lagna has similar inferences as the lagna, the Sun and Mars in the 3rd from the Moon can also be considered for this yoga. Avataraja “heavenly descended king” or Amsaavatara “descended aspect of divinity” Yoga: Jupiter, Venus and Saturn in angles, Saturn exalted and a moveable lagna. “One will have the majesty of a king, be of good reputation, conversant with fine arts, devoted to gallantry, and void of passion. One will go to holy shrines, and will shape the character of the age in which he lives. He will be acquainted with the Vedanta philosophy and be qualified at birth to study and interpret the sacred scriptures.” This yoga is supposed to indicate the birth of an avatar, a divine incarnation, who’s purpose it is to make some great changes in the world. Being a divine incarnation, these natives are obviously, “qualified at birth to study and interpret the sacred scriptures.” The two Brahmins, Jupiter and Venus are in angles, and Saturn, the significator of duty, is displaying exaltation in these things. A moveable lagna is required as these natives are here to make changes.
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When it happens, the duration that Saturn, Venus and Jupiter are on angles from each other is approximately one month. If this happens when Saturn is exalted, a moveable lagna will rise approximately 8 hours a day, and this for approximately 30 days. Many, many births would take place during this period, and it is not likely that all of them would actually be divine incarnations, unless other factors support that level of consciousness. To consider this yoga to literally indicate a spiritually liberated avatar will prove erroneous in many cases. This yoga, however, will always indicate someone responsible for bringing about important changes that are in accordance with God’s will in the areas of life that they are involved in. This yoga is not nearly as powerful as the abovementioned yogas that are actually named after an avatar. BRAHMA, VISHNU, SIVA Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Sustainer, and Siva the Destroyer are the Hindu Trinity; the most important Gods within Creation. The yogas named after them are, therefore, amongst the most powerful and significant: Virinchi Yoga: Jupiter, the 5th lord and Saturn in angles or trines and in own, friendly or exaltation rasis. “One will be fully absorbed in the knowledge of Brahma. One is highly intelligent and will consider the Vedas to hold a predominant position over other sacred writings. Endowed with all the good qualities, one will always be happy at heart. He will not swerve in any way from the course of conduct prescribed in the Vedas, and will have a good number of distinguished disciples. He will be gentle in his speech, will posses much wealth, wife and sons. Long-lived, one will have his senses under control, shine with spiritual lustre, and will be saluted by kings.” Virinchi is a name of Brahma, the Creator. This yoga indicates a devotee of Brahma. Amongst all the yogas being given named after Brahma, this one is one the most significant. Saturn indicates Brahma, Jupiter indicates his consort Gayatri, the mother of the
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all the yogas being given named after Siva, this one is one the most significant. The Sun indicates Siva, the Moon his consort Gauri. The lagna lord, representing the body, is also involved as it is through the esoteric use of their bodies that a Siva devotee, or yogi, purifies the consciousness of I. When this yoga is present it indicates spiritual tendencies, however, it usually also indicates that the native is somehow involved in something that has a destructive aspect. The following three yogas are known as the Tri-Murthi Yogas: Hari, Hara, Brahma Yogas, and are of the most significant yogas named after Brahma, Vishnu or Siva: Brahma Yoga: From the lagna lord, benefics in the 4th, 10th, and 11th. “One born in any of these three Yogas (Tri-Murthi Yogas- Hari, Hara, or Brahma Yoga) will be happy, learned, conversant with the entire body of sacred lore, truthful, virtuous, gallant, beneficent to every living thing, and endowed with wealth and sons.” Hari Yoga: From the 2nd lord, benefics in the 2nd, 12th, and 8th. “One born in any of these three Yogas (Tri-Murthi Yogas- Hari, Hara, or Brahma Yoga) will be happy, learned, conversant with the entire body of sacred lore, truthful, virtuous, gallant, beneficent to every living thing, and endowed with wealth and sons.” Hari is a name of Vishnu, who removes evil. Hara Yoga: From the 7th lord, the 4th, 9th, and 8th occupied by benefics. “One born in any of these three Yogas (Tri-Murthi Yogas- Hari, Hara, or Brahma Yoga) will be happy, learned, conversant with the entire body of sacred lore, truthful, virtuous, gallant, beneficent to every living thing, and endowed with wealth and sons.” Hara means, “destroying” and is a name of Siva, the Destroyer.
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Brahma Yoga: Jupiter in an angle from the 9 lord, Venus in an angle from the 11th lord, and Mercury in an angle from the lagna lord or 10th lord. “One enjoys a long life and luxury in food and other pleasures, has the respect of learned and spiritual individuals, and is well educated, virtuous and charitable.” Jupiter in an angle from the 9th lord gives wisdom, Venus in an angle from the 11th lord indicates the gain of luxuries and pleasure, and Mercury in an angle from the lagna lord or 10th lord gives the capacity for good deeds. Vishnu Yoga: The navamsa lord of the 9th lord joins the 10th lord in the 2nd with the 9th lord. “One leads a happy and enjoyable life, accumulating fortune in various lands. Knowledgeable and a good conversationalist, one is favored by rulers and enjoys perfect health to 100 years of age.” The combination of the 9th and 10th lords in the 2nd indicates that the native’s purposeful activities are a source of security and reward. The navamsa lord of the 9th lord there as well amplifies all this and makes this a much more significant yoga than the raja yoga formed by the mere conjunction of the 9th and 10th lords. Siva Yoga: The 5th lord in the 9th, the 9th lord in the 10th, and the 10th lord in the 5th. “One is successful in trading, victorious and a ruler of armies, possessing higher wisdom, and living a virtuous life.” This yoga creates a flow between the two houses of fortune, knowledge and dharma and the 10th house of karma, indicating actions that are guided by wisdom. The 5th and 9th houses, which are specifically for wealth, so related indicate prosperity as well.
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order to fulfill their purpose. The consort of Siva gives the power to transform things from one level of manifestation to another and thus the ability to grow into better and greater circumstances. These yogas are only slightly less powerful than the yogas named after Brahma, Vishnu or Siva. Bharati Yoga: The navamsa lord of the 2nd, 11th, or 5th lord is exalted, and is the 9th lord, or with the 9th lord. “One is religious, a world famous and reputed scholar, with a love for music and romance, being very attractive with bewitching eyes.” Bharati is the Goddess of speech, drama, and literary composition identified with Sarasvati. Sarasvati Yoga: Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus in an angle, trine, or 2nd house, and Jupiter in own, exaltation, or friendly rasi. “One is highly intelligent, skilled in dramaturgy, prose, poetry, composition, versifying accounts and in the exposition of sacred texts. With fame spreading over the three worlds, one is exceedingly wealthy, fortunate, having wife and children, and commanding respect from the best of kings.” Sarasvati is the Goddess of eloquence and learning. Mercury, Jupiter and Venus can be in the specified houses in any combination, either jointly or singly. Lakshmi Yoga 1. The 9th lord in an angle in moolatrikona, own or exaltation rasi, and the lagna lord strong. 2. The 9th lord in an angle in moolatrikona, and the lagna lord exalted and abundantly strong. 3. The 9th lord in highest exaltation in an angle aspected by a benefic, and the lagna lord strong. “One will be charming, famous, of high moral merits, virtuous, kingly in status, and endowed with many sons and abundant wealth.”
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There are many different Lakshmi Yogas; all of them indicate prosperity bestowed by the Goddess of Fortune, Lakshmi. Lakshmi is the consort of Vishnu, as that she indicates the power to manifest the many things of the world. That is what true prosperity is, the ability to manifest what one needs when one needs it, and it is that which this yoga indicates. Krishna states that the way to prosperity is to follow one’s dharma; in this particular version of Lakshmi Yoga the 9th lord of dharma and fortune is particularly important, and the lagna lord must be strong, indicating that prosperity comes as a result of following one’s dharma. Lakshmi Yoga: Venus vargottama in the 9th, conjunct another benefic, and an exalted planet in the 3rd. “One will be a king of kings, lovable for his many virtues, a ruler of vast countries, widely known for his learning, most charming to look at, bowed to by kings from all the corners of the earth, with his palace filled with many wives and sons.” Another version of Lakshmi Yoga, which particularly grants the leadership necessary to fulfill one’s purpose. In this version of Lakshmi Yoga, Venus, who is presided by Lakshmi, is strongly related to the house of fortune and dharma. This is a much more rare and powerful Lakshmi Yoga. Lakshmi Yoga: The 9th lord and Venus in own or exaltation rasi, and in an angle or trine. “One will be free from disease, wealthy and brilliant and will protect all their people. Being the recipient of blessings from Lakshmi, one will travel in beautiful palanquins, on horseback or seated on an elephant, and will ever be sporting with a damsel of a very amiable disposition. Being the best of kings, one pleases all his subjects and is liberal in his gifts.” This is by far the most commonly found version of Lakshmi Yoga. The auspicious placement of Venus, presided by Lakshmi, and the 9th lord of fortune and dharma gives the blessings of Lakshmi. An
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important effect of this version of Lakshmi Yoga is that it gives a “damsel of a very amiable disposition.” This is due that to the fact that a well-situated 9th house lord and a well-situated Venus are important for harmony and happiness in relationships. Gauri Yoga: The 9th lord in own or exaltation rasi and in an angle or trine, and the Moon in own or exaltation rasi and in an angle or trine aspected by Jupiter. “One will come from an illustrious family, having a beautiful body, a lotuslike face and success that will be praised by one and all. One will be a friend of the sovereign and have children of very good character.” Gauri is the consort of Siva and is represented by the Moon. In this yoga the Moon and the lord of dharma and fortune contribute to grace from Gauri. Gauri represents the power of the consciousness to transform things from one level of manifestation to another. The Moon and the 9th lord well placed thusly indicate a mind powerful to live in accordance with dharma and the consciousness for transformation. Gauri is also the mother of Ganesha and Skanda; therefore, this yoga gives great children. Gauri Yoga: The navamsa lord of the 10th lord joins the lagna lord in the 10th and is exalted. “One is charitable and praised, a performer of religious rites. Coming from a good family, one owns lands and has children of respectable character.” Another version of Gauri Yoga that is quite similar in effect. Some sources of this yoga do not require that the navamsa lord should be exalted. In my opinion the navamsa lord should be exalted; otherwise this yoga will be much more common than other yogas of equal power and import. The emphasis on the 10th house and the navamsa lord of the 10th lord indicates that this yoga gives great power with which to change things.
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DEVAS AND HEAVENLY BEINGS, ETC. Following are the yogas named after less significant deities than the previously given yogas. In general, therefore, these yogas are a bit less powerful. Marud Yoga, and the yogas named after Indra, the Sun and Moon are very powerful and don’t seem to be any less significant than the previously given yogas named after Brahma, Vishnu, Siva and their consorts. Marud “Wind” Yoga: Jupiter in a trine from Venus, the Moon in the 5th from Jupiter, and the Sun in an angle from the Moon. “One will be eloquent, broad-breasted, big-bellied, conversant with the scriptures, thriving, clever in striking bargains, and of royal rank or in some position approaching thereto.” Marud is the God of Wind. This yoga is particularly noted for giving lifelong or extended success. Indra Yoga: Parivartana between 5th and 11th and the Moon in the 5th. “One will be a famous and exalted ruler, possessing great courage and enjoying a life up to 36.” Indra, the deity of the atmosphere and sky, is the lord of the heavenly hosts, thus this yoga particularly gives leadership. For Virgo lagna, this yoga is not simply formed by the interchange of the 11th lord Moon and the 5th lord Saturn, since the interchange of Saturn and the Moon is a yoga for mental peculiarities or imbalances. Indra Yoga: Mars in the 3rd from the Moon, Saturn in the 7th from Mars, Venus in the 7th from Saturn, and Jupiter in the 7th from Venus. “Celebrated, one is a king or the equal, amiable, eloquent, wealthy and fortunate.” Another Indra Yoga that emphasizes leadership as well. In this yoga the conjunction of Mars and Venus in the 3rd from the Moon
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focuses the passions of the native, and the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in the 9th from the Moon provokes the native to have a philosophical purpose in their life. Devendra Yoga: Fixed lagna, the lagna lord and 11th lord in parivartana, and the 2nd and 10th lords in parivartana. “One is handsome and attractive, a ruler of pure reputation enjoying life.” Devendra is a name of Indra. The interchange between the lagna and 11th lords gives reputation and success. The interchange between the 2nd and 10th lords gives fruition to one's deeds and the support of others, since the 2nd house indicates those we support. Garuda “Heavenly Eagle” Yoga: The navamsa lord of the Moon is exalted and birth is during the day in the Shukla Paksha. “One has the respect of his equals, is fair in speech, strong and feared by enemies, and will be endangered by poisoning at 34.” Garuda is the heavenly eagle that is the vehicle of Vishnu. Garuda is the enemy of serpents and fights them at every opportunity; therefore, life is threatened by poison. Shukla Paksha is the bright half of the month when the Moon is waxing. Kubera Tulya Raja “king resembling the Lord of Wealth” Yoga: Jupiter or the Moon exalted in the 10th, 4th, or 7th. “One is the protector from fear, charitable, and endowed with many qualities. Keeping his conduct suitable to that written in the sastras, one is wealthy like Kubera, and a victorious king.” Kubera is the Lord of Wealth, Kubera Tulya Raja means a “king resembling Kubera.” This is a relatively common yoga that gives wealth and status.
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Gandharva “heavenly musician” Yoga: The 10 lord in a kama house (3rd, 7th, 11th), the lagna lord with Jupiter, the Sun strong and in exaltation, and the Moon in the 9th. “One acquires great skill in arts, is fond of pleasure and good clothing, gains fame and lives till 68.” Gandharvas are the heavenly musicians known to be brilliant, powerful and beautiful. This yoga particularly gives great skill in music and the entertainment arts. The Moon in the 9th, the lagna lord with Jupiter and the Sun exalted indicate a noble personality on account of these three factors, all indicating the self, being well situated. Surya “Sun” Yoga: The Sun and the 10th lord in the 3rd with Saturn. “Well versed in scientific knowledge, one acquires fame and respect with the ruler after 15. One has a simple taste for food, lotuslike eyes and a developed chest.” Two of the karakas for the 10th house, the Sun and Saturn, together with the 10th lord in the 3rd house of effort gives strength, focus and steadfastness to one’s activities. Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra describes the Sun as intelligent; the third house is the house of the intellect, making natives with this yoga intellectuals who have a scientific approach to life. Bhaskara “Light Maker” Yoga: Mercury in the 2nd from the Sun, the Moon in the 11th from Mercury and Jupiter in a trine (5th or 9th) from the Moon. “One is brave, lordlike, versed in the interpretation of the scriptures, handsome, with a wealth of musical tones, good at reckoning, resolute and competent.” Bhaskara means “making light” it is a name for the Sun, and gold, as well as a name of Lord Siva.
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Indu “Moon” Yoga: Mars in the 3 from the Moon, Saturn in the 12th from Mars, Venus in the 7th from Saturn, and Jupiter in the 7th from Venus. “One will be celebrated, amiable, worthy of royal rank or some similar position, eloquent and possessed of wealth, diverse ornaments, fame, beauty and prowess.” ÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔ Avataraja/Amsaavatara Yoga and Srikanta Yoga In the horoscope of noted author and political philosopher HG Wells, Ma Ke F D E Jupiter, Venus and Saturn are on O angles, Saturn is exalted and the lagna HG Wells is moveable, forming Amsaavatara Sep. 21, 1866 G 16:30 LMT Yoga. The results of this yoga are that N Bromley, UK the native will form the shape and age Mo Me 49N25, 00E14 in which he lives. The conjunction of MQ Ju H vargottama Jupiter with the Ra Ve Atmakaraka Moon in the lagna made Sa Su K J him an author. HG Wells wrote many LQ I novels prophetically depicting the advances of technology, as well as the book, The Shape of Things to Come, which was one of his works made into a motion picture. He also wrote Ann Veronica in 1909 promoting Women’s Rights. The lagna lord in an angle in exaltation, the Sun in a trine in a friend’s rasi, and the Moon in the lagna in a friend’s rasi forms Srikanta Yoga, the yoga dedicated to Siva the Destroyer indicating heightened wisdom and spirituality. It is interesting that many of his works emphasized the destruction of mankind through modern technology and the hopeful avoidance of that. Virinichi Yoga In the horoscope of noted astrologer, Dr. BV Raman, Jupiter is on an angle in a great friend’s rasi, Saturn is on an angle in a great friend’s rasi, and the 5th lord, Mercury, is also on an angle in a great friend’s rasi forming Virinichi Yoga. This yoga emphasis a strong belief in one’s religion, distinguished disciples, and the absorption in the “knowledge of Brahma.” All these were true in the case of BV Raman, who has strong propagator of
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Vedic Religion, and who was one of Mo Ra the first to make Vedic Astrology Sa F D E available to the masses through his O many books in the English language, Su thereby having “many distinguished BV Raman Aug. 8, 1912 G disciples.” Most significantly was his N MeR 19:55 IST advice to all astrologers who wish to Ma make good predictions, “meditate.” MQ H Ve He often praised the Gayatri Mantra, Ke Ju Gayatri being the consort of Brahma, K J I the deity whom this yoga emphasizes. LQ The dasas of the yoga forming planets, Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury, were particularly good for his career and reputation. Srinatha Yoga Me Ke Ve In the horoscope of US President, Su Sa F D E O Harry Truman, Mercury is in a trine in a great friend’s rasi, Venus is in an Harry Truman Ju May. 8, 1884 angle in a great friend’s rasi, and the Ma G N 16:00 CST th 9 lord, who is also Venus, is in an Lamar, MO angle in a great friends rasi forming 37N30, 94W17 Srinatha Yoga. Harry Truman was the MQ H last president known for his honesty Mo and loyalty. He became president Ra K J I following the death of President LQ Roosevelt, and within a few months he brought WWII to a conclusion, but not before ordering the nuclear bombing of Japan. During his administration many important foreign policies were established, including the US membership in NATO and the United Nations. Srinatha is a name for Vishnu who incarnates to reestablish law. Leaders with Srinatha Yoga will always play an important role in setting the laws that will guide the nation. Truman’s Srinatha yoga is only averagely disposed. Mercury suffers on account of being with Saturn and rasi aspected by Mars, as well as Rahu, but Rahu is vargottama and thus not harmful. The rasi aspect of Jupiter and the full Moon supports Mercury. Venus is alone and with no rasi aspects, therefore, also averagely disposed. The average disposition of the Srinatha Yoga indicates that the laws and policies of the Truman administration were of only average quality.
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Brahma Yoga In the horoscope of FW Me Woolworth, Jupiter, a benefic, is in the Ra Ve Su th Sa F 4 from the lagna lord Mars, Mercury, O D E a benefic, is in the 10th from the lagna FW Woolworth Ma lord, and Venus, another benefic is in Apr. 13, 1852 G N th the 11 from the lagna lord, thereby 5:50 LMT Rodman, NY forming Brahma Yoga. After the Mo 43N51, 75W56 commencement of Jupiter dasa, MQ H Woolworth began his climb to JuR financial fortune by opening five and Ke dime stores. In Mercury/Mercury, LQ K J I when he incorporated, his company had over 1,000 stores throughout the world. Mercury/Ketu brought the completion of the Woolworth Building in 1913, which at the time was the tallest building in the world. Ketu is in the rasi of Jupiter, one of the Brahma Yoga forming planets, and in the nakshatra and navamsa of Venus, another of the Brahma Yoga forming planets and, therefore, gives the results of the Brahma Yoga. One of the results of Brahma Yoga is said to be wealth, by the time of his death in 1919 during Mercury/Venus, Woolworth had amassed a personal fortune of 65 million. The Brahma Yoga is very well disposed. Jupiter is rasi aspected by a benefic and is also forming Gajakesari Yoga by being on an angle from the Moon and rasi aspected by a benefic, Venus. Jupiter is also forming a raja yoga with Venus on account of being a trine lord in rasi aspect with an angular lord. Mercury is with one exalted planet and one malefic planet, but the exalted planet, the Sun, is vargottama, so Mercury is better than it is worse. Mercury is also forming Sankha Yoga by being the 6th lord joined with the 5th lord while the lagna lord is strong (Mars, though debilitated, has the highest shadbala of over 550 virupas). Venus is vargottama in its own rasi and rasi aspected by one benefic, Jupiter, and one malefic, Mars, but with Mars it is forming a raja yoga, so Mars supports any success the Brahma Yoga has to give. All the Brahma Yoga forming planets are quite well disposed and form multiple yogas, so Woolworth had great success. Brahma Yoga In the horoscope of the great psychic, Edgar Cayce, Jupiter is on an angle from the 9th lord Mars, Venus is on an angle from the 11th lord
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navamsa, its navasma lord, Mars, is exalted in the rasi, and the 10th lord, Mercury, is exalted in the navamsa. Even Saturn’s rasi aspect is not a blemish since it is forming an interchange with the Sun. The interchange between the 2nd and 9th lord is a Maha Yoga and gives success and wealth. In the horoscope of actress Carol Landis, the 9th lord Moon is in the navamsa of Venus, Venus is in the 2nd with the 9th lord Moon and 10th lord Sun, forming Vishnu Yoga. Carol Landis was an actress whose greatest success was in the dasa of the Moon, one of the Vishnu Yoga forming planets. She was known for her comic talent, and died in her 29th year in the dasa of Mars, due to suicide following a decline in her career and the breakup of a romance.
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that Bill Gates has enjoyed; several Mo confirming factors are there in the Ke F D E horoscope. Of the few that are O relevant to this text there is the Bhadra Bill Gates Yoga formed by Mercury, and the Oct. 28, 1955 G 21:05 PST Chandra Adhi Yoga formed by Jupiter, N Seattle, WA Mercury and Venus in the 6th, 7th and Ju 47N36, 122W20 8th from the Moon. Notice also the MQ H Srinatha Yoga formed by the 9th lord Sa Ma Ve Saturn, Venus, and Mercury all in Ra Su I Me K J angles or trines and in own or LQ exaltation rasis, indicating that there is more to Bill Gates than just making money. Venus is taking part in three important yogas, Lakshmi Yoga, Srinatha Yoga, and Chandra Adhi Yoga, in addition to forming a raja yoga with Jupiter on account of being a trine lord in Subha/Asubha Ve Sa 30 30 Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 rasi aspect to an angular lord. On account of all 30 60 Dignity in Rasi: these yogas, Venus dasa has made him famous on 30 30 Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 account of his wealth and the fact that most Dignity in Nav. Vargottama: + 60 people in the world use his Microsoft products. 60 60 Tara, ± 60: Considering the Subha/Asubha influences on Ben. Conjunctions -30 Mal. Conjunctions the Lakshmi Yoga forming planets, it is found that 78 79 Ben. Aspect Venus has 193 virupas of Subha influences and -5 -5 Mal. Aspect Hemmed by Ben. Saturn 254, both excellent. As a result of this his Hemmed by Mal. wealth has come very readily and he has made 193 254 Total many charitable contributions. Lakshmi Yoga Ve Me In the horoscope of Adolf Ma Ju Su F D E O Eichmann, a Nazi official who was Adolf tried and found guilty for the murder Eichmann Ra Sa of millions of Jews, Saturn the 9th lord Mar. 19, 1906 G N is in moolatrikona in an angle and the 9:00 CET lagna lord Venus, is exalted and strong Ke Solingen, Germ. apparently forming Lakshmi Yoga, the MQ 51N10, 07E05 H results of which are, “One will be Mo charming, famous, of high moral K J I merits, virtuous, kingly in status, and LQ endowed with many sons and abundant wealth.” He cannot be said to be
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virtuous or possessed of high moral merits, though without doubt he did possess wealth. Due to the fact that Venus is combust and with weak Mercury in Pisces, and that Saturn is causing Sasa Yoga, the effects of Sasa Yoga dominate. A combust planet is hidden, angry and fails, so the benign qualities of Venus could not emerge. Saturn has the rasi aspect of malefics Rahu and Mars, and the strongest planetary aspect is only 12 virupas from Jupiter. The lack of benefics influencing Saturn brings out some of the worst aspects of the Sasa Yoga, indicating the capacity for cruelty and hardheartedness. During WWII, Eichmann was running the dasa of Rahu, which gives the results of Saturn, the Sasa Yoga, especially since Rahu is in the navamsa of Saturn. Since Rahu is in the nakshatra of Mercury, one of the planets spoiling the Lakshmi Yoga, the character qualities of the Lakshmi Yoga did not emerge during Rahu dasa. Lakshmi Yoga Ve In the horoscope of actress and Ra F D E cosmetic entrepreneur Elizabeth O Elizabeth Ma Taylor, Venus the 9th lord is at 25 JuR Taylor Me degrees, 6 minutes Pisces, less than Su Feb. 27, 1932 G N two degrees from its deep exaltation, 20:00 GMT forming Lakshmi Yoga. Though a London, UK Sa 52N30, 00W10 H remarkable and very successful actress MQ from the age of 10 onward, her Mo Ke greatest financial success came during LQ K J I the dasa of Venus, from her cosmetic line. Venus is forming a raja yoga with Rahu on account of being a trine lord in an angle with Rahu. Rahu, therefore, does not harm the success capacity of the Lakshmi Yoga, though it does harm the happiness Lakshmi Yoga can give and she suffered from problems in the dasa of Venus with alcohol and in her marriage. Venus is also in the 2nd from the Sun forming Vesi Yoga, therefore, empowering the Lakshmi Yoga to give greater success and wealth. Gauri Yoga In the horoscope of Egyptian actor, Omar Sharif, the 9th lord Venus is in its own rasi, the Moon is in its exaltation rasi, and the Moon has the rasi aspect of Jupiter, forming Gauri Yoga. Sharif was known for his charisma, a quality of Guari Yoga. His greatest film was Lawrence of Arabia in Jupiter
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Bharati Yoga and Lakshmi Yoga In the horoscope of musician Barry Manilow, the 2nd lord Sun is in the navamsa of Jupiter, who is exalted in the rasi, and who is the 9th lord, forming Bharati Yoga. Bharati is the goddess of speech and drama, and this yoga gives “love for romance and music,” a quality of Barry Manilow who has written many popular love songs. Worldwide, his albums have sold over 50 million copies. Notice also the Lakshmi Yoga formed by the 9th lord being in an angle in exaltation and the lagna lord being strong in the 10th, with over 500 virupas of shadbala, as well as the simple Gajakesari Yoga formed by Jupiter being on an angle from the Moon. The dasa of the Sun, one of the planets forming Bharati Yoga, was only decent for his career and did not give him great personal recognition, though he directed other successful musicians at that time, since the Sun has only 87% of its required shadbala, and is much weaker than Jupiter with whom the Sun is forming Bharati Yoga with. The dasa of the Moon, the lagna lord, and a constituent of the Lakshmi Yoga and the Gajakesari Yoga, is when his career soared. Me Ra Mo SaR Mo F F SaR D E D E O O Ke N
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In the horoscope of Benjamin Franklin, the navamsa lord of the 5th lord, the Sun, is Jupiter who is the 9th lord, exalted in the rasi, forming Bharati Yoga. Benjamin Franklin wrote philosophical, social and scientific works with the help of Bharati Yoga. In his Jupiter dasa at the age of 15 he began his career writing as a journalist. Jupiter is also forming Hamsa Yoga as illustrated earlier, and also Lakshmi Yoga by being the 9th lord exalted in an angle while lagna lord is strong by being in the 9th forming a raja yoga with Venus. It is no wonder that at an early age Jupiter was capable of granting him success. When a single planet takes part in many yogas, it is then that extraordinary success is indicated. Sa D
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Marud Yoga In the horoscope of Elizabeth Taylor (given above under Lakshmi Yoga) Jupiter is in a trine from Venus, the Moon is in the 5th from Jupiter, and the Sun is in an angle from the Moon, forming Marud Yoga. This yoga contributed to her long-standing fame and success. Venus dasa earned her an award for her humanitarian efforts as well as the American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Venus is one of the Marud Yoga forming planets as well as the significant planet in her Lakshmi Yoga. In the horoscope of famed police psychic Peter Hurkos, Jupiter is in a trine from Venus, the Moon is in the Me 5th from Jupiter, and the Sun is on an Su Ve Ra F angle from the Moon, forming Marud O Sa E D Peter Hurkos Yoga. In 1941, in Jupiter/Venus he Mo May. 21, 1911 fell off a ladder and after awakening Ma 5:00 CET G from a three day long coma he had N Dord the ability to see the past, present and Netherlands future simply by touching an article of MQ 51N49, 4E40 H the person concerned. Jupiter/Venus JuR or Venus/Jupiter periods are always Ke periods of awakening. He has been LQ K J I recognized by Pope Pius XII, and has consulted all the US Presidents from Eisenhower to Reagan. Marud Yoga has contributed to over 40 years of success. Indra Yoga In the horoscope of 9th US President, William Henry Harrison, Ke th th F D E O the 5 lord Sun and 11 lord Saturn William Ju are in exchange and the Moon is in the MaR Harrison Su 5th forming Indra Yoga. William Feb. 9, 1773 G Harrison became president in 1941 N 10:39 LMT Me Sa during Saturn dasa, Moon antardasa, Berkley, VA Ve 36N50, 76W17 H Mo two of the planets forming the Indra MQ Yoga, with the Moon being the Ra strongest planet in shadbala amongst K J I the yoga forming planets. He, LQ however, died in the same antardasa just 30 days after his inauguration. His
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career flourished even before his 20th year during his Rahu dasa where he had great success in the military (this yoga indicates one “possessing great courage”) and as a territorial governor. Rahu, as always, gives the results of Saturn who is one of the yoga forming planets. Rahu is additionally in the nakshatra and the navamsa of the Moon and, therefore, also gives the results of the Moon, another of the yoga forming planets. William Henry was one of the most significant figures in the US acquisition of land; he took millions of acres of land from the Native Americans by treaty or conquest. Two of the yoga forming planets indicate land, Saturn as a karaka, and the Moon as the 4th lord. This yoga is supposed to give 36 years of life, William Harrison however lived to 68, again no one yoga can have the final say on the length of life; all longevity factors must be considered. Saturn is the best-disposed of the Indra Yoga forming planets on account of having the rasi aspect of two benefics, Venus and Mercury, and being in its exaltation navamsa. The Moon is also well disposed by being rasi aspected by Venus and Mercury as well. The Sun is not as well disposed; though, having the conjunction of Jupiter, it is in its debilitation navamsa, but since it is joined in the navamsa with exalted Saturn it does not suffer. The Sun is also rasi aspected by debilitated Mars, but forms a raja yoga with Mars on account of being a trine lord in rasi aspect with an angular lord, so Mars actually supports the success capacity of the Indra Yoga though harming other aspects of the yoga. Garuda Yoga In the horoscope of long distance cyclist Lon Haldeman, the Moon is in the navamsa of Mars, Mars is exalted, it is a day birth, and the Moon is waxing, forming Garuda Yoga. Lon Haldeman is a two time winner of the Su O
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Race Across Americas, once in 1982, and again in 1983, in addition to finishing second several times. One of the results of Guruda Yoga, “strong and feared by his enemies,” holds true; the Race Across America is considered by some to be one of the most demanding races in the world. Mars being the significant yoga-forming planet supports his athletic success. Mars forming the Guruda Yoga does not indicate the career; it simply benefits the career due to the fact that the career is a Martial career, which is indicated otherwise. Kubera Tulya Raja Yoga In the horoscope of criminal and Ju Mo Su “public enemy number one,” John Ke D Me F E O Dillinger, the Moon is in its exaltation John Dillinger rasi Taurus and in an angle, forming Ve Jun. 22, 1903 Kubera Tulya Raja Yoga. Dillinger N G 23:50 EST gained his wealth by robbing banks. In Mooresville, IN SaR 39N37, 86W22 Rahu/Venus he robbed several banks H and raided three police stations in MQ order to free fellow criminals. This Ma yoga not only gave him wealth but also Ra LQ K J I made him the leader of a band of criminals. The Dasa lord, Rahu, is in the Moon’s nakshatra, Hasta, and, therefore, must give the results of the Moon and the Kubera Tulya Raja Yoga. Hasta is the nakshatra that has the power to gain what one is seeking and put it in one’s hands. One if the things that Hasta rules, therefore, is thieves, this thieving quality being brought out in Dillinger’s horoscope by the presence of two malefics in Hasta. The antardasa lord, Venus, is interchanged with the yoga-forming planet, the Moon. The 6th lord Moon in exchange with the 4th lord of banks is the most important factor indicating his robbing banks, especially since Venus is the 9th lord of law in the 6th house rasi aspected by the 6th lord Moon and 8th lord Mercury, supporting his breaking the law. The association of Rahu with Mars in the 8th had much to do with his making his career violent during Rahu dasa. Rahu/Venus periods always indicate important events revolving around relationships, and so it was with Dillinger: Dillinger had forced a plastic surgeon to alter his face so that no one would recognize him, but was betrayed to the authorities by a woman “the woman in red” at a theater
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who wore a red dress in order to identify Dillinger to the police. The police shot him as he exited the theater. Bhaskara Yoga In the horoscope of British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, Mercury F is in the 2nd from the Sun, the Moon is O D E Margaret in the 11th from Mercury and Jupiter is Thatcher Ra in a trine from the Moon, forming Oct. 13, 1935 G N Bhaskara Yoga. Mercury is very well 9:00 GMT disposed by being vargottama and Grantham, UK Mo Ke joined with exalted Saturn. The MQ 52N55, 00W39 H malefic Moon also aspects, but as one Me Su of the Bhaskara Yoga forming planets Ju Ve Sa Ma it can do no harm, and in fact, due to LQ K J I being in its exaltation navamsa, it actually benefits Mercury. The Moon is also well disposed, though not as well as Mercury, it is exalted in the navamsa and has the rasi aspect of Mercury and exalted Saturn, but suffers somewhat on account of Ketu’s aspect. The Sun suffers on account of Mars’ conjunction but is all in all well disposed on account of being vargottama and with Jupiter’s rasi aspect. Margaret Thatcher had the distinction of not only being the first female Prime Minister of England, but also the first Prime Minister of the 20th century to serve three consecutive terms. Bhaskara means making light, therefore, this yoga always indicates a native who shines. Surya Yoga In the horoscope of scientist Nikola Tesla, the Sun is in the 3rd, Saturn is in the 3rd, and the 10th lord Saturn is also in the 3rd, forming Surya Yoga, of which one of the results is “well versed in scientific knowledge.” Tesla was the first to design a practical system for generating and transmitting alternate current for electrical power, from which we all benefit each day. Ô
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11 Yogas of Character, Virtue and Power Following are important yogas that indicate qualities of character, leadership and capability, which lead to success, status and wealth: Bheri “kettle drum” Yoga: The 12th, 1st, 2nd, and 7th occupied and the 9th or 10th lord is strong. “One is lordly, of good birth, a king, famous, eminently heroic, long-lived, of great experience in the affairs of the world, exempt from diseases and danger, possessed of much wealth, lands, sons and wives, and enjoying much happiness on account of their virtuous lives.” According to Bhrigu Nadi, the 12th, 1st, 2nd and 7th houses from a planet or point in the horoscope always support and define the indications of the planet or point. This is a very important concept that can be used to define any area of life by simply seeing what planets are in the 12th, 1st, 2nd, and 7th from a karaka planet. These houses from the lagna all being with planets greatly supports the lagna, then, when the 9th or 10th lord is strong, the native has strength of purpose as well, leading to a great life. The planets in the 12th, 1st, 2nd and 7th will define the native's character, activities and merits. Bheri “kettle drum” Yoga 1. Venus, Jupiter, and the lagna lord in an angle, and the 9th lord strong. 2. Venus and the lagna lord in angles to Jupiter, and the 9th lord strong. “One is lordly, of good birth, a king, famous, eminently heroic, long-lived, of great experience in the affairs of the world, exempt from diseases and danger, possessed of much wealth, lands, sons and wives, and enjoying much happiness on account of their virtuous lives.”
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This yoga offers the protection, character, and merit of Jupiter, and the worldly wisdom and enjoyment of Venus, supported by the fortune and dharma of the 9th lord. Chamara “yak tail” Yoga 1. The lagna lord exalted in an angle and aspected by Jupiter. 2. Two benefics in the lagna, 9th, 10th, or 7th. “One will be either a philosopher, wise, eloquent and held in high esteem by kings, or a king, who being competent by birth to enter the study of the sacred scriptures, has mastered everything connected therewith. This personage will live a year after the tale of 70 years is completed (be long-lived).” Chamara is the tail of a yak as an insignia of royalty. The exalted lagna lord on an angle indicates strength of character; Jupiter's aspect makes the character virtuous, and knowledgeable with philosophical tendencies. The second version caused by two benefics in the lagna, 9th, 10th or 7th also motivates the native towards good deeds and gives philosophical tendencies. In some cases, however, two benefics in the 7th or 10th can afflict one's marital life. Jupiter and Venus in the 7th indicate a native who is sexually overactive. Venus and Mercury in the 7th or 10th indicates a native who is sexually a rake, and when in the 7th additionally denies marriage or destroys the spouse, though a benefic aspecting these two can give marriage later in life. Chamara “yak tail” Yoga: Birth during the day in the Shukla Paksha, the lagna lord exalted, and Jupiter in the 2nd or an angle. “One will enjoy a long life, be wealthy, and happy. Ruling a vast country, one will perform virtuous deeds and be well versed in the Vedas.” This version of Chamara Yoga also indicates an exalted character, good life, knowledge, and philosophical tendencies. Jupiter in the 2nd or an angle indicates good qualities of character. Shukla Paksha is the bright half of the month when the Moon is waxing.
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Chandrika “moonlight” Yoga: The navamsa lord of the 6 lord and the navamsa lord of the 9th lord joins the Sun, and the lagna is fixed and aspected by the 6th lord. “One is wealthy and aggressive, charitable, a minister, with religious power, enjoying fame and a long healthy life.” Chandrika also means splendor, illumination, and elucidation. Some texts state that this yoga is formed simply by the navamsa lords of the 6th and 9th lords joining the Sun, however, in that event, any time there is a multiple planet conjunction this yoga would be formed, which does not seem likely as most multiple planet conjunctions are not a benefit to the horoscope. Chapa “bow” Yoga: The lagna lord exalted and the 4th and 10th lords in Parivartana. “One is in the grace of a king, in control of a treasury, strong and wealthy.” Treasury is involved in this yoga, as it is the 4th house that rules banks, etc., its interchange with the 10th lord can attach treasuries, or banks, to the native’s status and actions. Gaja “elephant” Yoga: The 9th lord from the 11th house is in the 11th with the Moon and aspected by the 11th lord. “One rules cattle, horses and elephants, and always has a happy and wealthy life.” This yoga particularly indicates wealth and the fulfillment of desires, in addition to success. Gaja Kesari “elephant lion” Yoga 1. Jupiter in an angle from the lagna or the Moon, and joined or aspected by a benefic, avoiding at the same time debilitation, inimical rasi, or combustion. 2. Jupiter in an angle from the Moon.
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“One will be splendorous, wealthy, long-lived, energetic, renowned, intelligent, endowed with many laudable virtues, pleasing the king, and having great money and grains. One will destroy, like a lion, all his enemies and conquer everything by his own valor.” This is a well-known yoga that indicates intelligence, a happy attitude, and protection from adversity. It is particularly noted for wealth, and the houses involved will indicate sources of wealth. The first version, requiring Jupiter to be under benefic influence and not in a bad dignity or combust, is much more significant and effective. In this case it is Jupiter that is the significant planet in the yoga and the planet that will give the greater rise, success and wealth. The version that is formed simply by Jupiter's placement on an angle from the Moon is very common, occurring in one out of three horoscopes and is not very significant by itself, though if Jupiter and/or the Moon are involved in other yogas their formation of this simple Gaja Kesari Yoga will be a contributing factor for success and wealth. Gaja Kesari “elephant lion” Yoga: The Moon aspected by Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury without any of these being debilitated or combust. “One is energetic, intelligent and meritorious, does what will please the king, and has much money and grains.” The Moon aspected by all the three benefics indicates a happy and contented mentality, and the clear and strong consciousness required to bring those things in the native’s mind to realization. Depression is the result of not being able to visualize those things that one hopes to accomplish; natives with this yoga clearly see those things in their minds and are, therefore, energetic and inspired. The Moon is the most significant planet in the yoga and the one that can give the greatest rise, success and wealth.
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Go “globe” Yoga: Jupiter strong in its moolatrikona with the 2nd lord, and the lagna lord exalted. “One is brought up in a respectable family and, being wealthy and powerful, one is a great ruler or equal to one.” “Go” refers to the globe of the Earth: this yoga, therefore, gives lordship over the Earth, or at least part of it. Jupiter strong with the 2nd lord of family and name graces the native with a good family and a good name, the exalted lagna lord strengthens the character of the native himself. Gola “globe” Yoga: The bright Moon in the 9th with Venus and Mercury, while Mercury is in the navamsa lagna. “One is long-lived, given to wholesome food, polite and educated, and a leader of a town or village.” Natives with this yoga have the practicality and fortune with which to succeed in every effort. Jaya “victory” Yoga: The 6th lord debilitated and the 10th lord deeply exalted. “Happiness and conquest is bestowed upon the native, as well as success in ventures and a long life.” The 10th lord significantly stronger than the 6th lord allows one to complete their actions without struggles or opposition, or in the event that there is opposition, they are able to overcome the opposition. The 10th lord gives command while the 6th lord gives service; therefore the 10th lord so much stronger than the 6th lord makes the native a commander rather than a servant. Kahala “large drum” Yoga 1. The 4th lord and Jupiter in mutual angles, while the lagna lord is strong.
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assistance of the benefic. For this yoga to be really effective by itself, the 10th lord should be conjunct only benefics and no malefics. Khadga “sacrificial knife” Yoga: Parivartana between the 2nd and 9th lords, and the lagna lord in an angle or trine. “One will devote themselves to the study of the Vedas, the Science of polity and all traditions, to the ascertainment of the truth contained therein as well as their application to practice, and to the maintenance of their rank, power, dignity and happiness. One is free from envy or passion and held in high esteem for their courage and prowess; they are clever, skillful, mighty, wealthy, and gratefully remember the kindness done to them.” A Khadga is also a sword. Exchange between the 2nd and 9th is highly desirable for knowledge and a good name. Kusuma “blossom” Yoga: Venus in an angle, the Moon in a trine with a benefic, Saturn in the 10th, and a fixed lagna. “One will be a king or equal to one, charitable, enjoying pleasures, happy, prime among his race, virtuous and red-lettered.” Kusuma “blossom” Yoga: Jupiter in the lagna, the Moon in the 7th and the Sun in the 8th from the Moon. “One will be a king or equal to a king, protector of kith and kin, founder of a town or a headman, and having an unsullied reputation.” Lagnaadhi “first” Yoga: The benefics, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus, in the 6th, 7th and 8th from the lagna. “One is a great person, learned in sastras, virtuous, humble, unsophisticated, generous, and happy. High souled, one becomes famous, prosperous, wealthy, longlived, and free from enemies. One will produce many scientific works, have philosophical training, hold a chief command in the army, and enjoy the eminent advantages which fame and fortune give in the world.”
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Lagnaadhi Yoga makes one first in their class or station, or a pioneering individual that is the first to do something. Many astrologers consider Lagnaadhi Yoga to be formed by any arrangement of the three benefics in the 6th, 7th and/or 8th, however, there should be one benefic in the 6th, one in the 7th and one in the 8th to form a true Lagnaadhi Yoga. Some classics state that the benefics should not be joined or aspected by malefics, Hora Sara and Jataka Parijata additionally state that malefics should not be in the 4th. Malefics in the 4th are a blemish to a horoscope in general and mar the happiness of the native, so the happiness producing aspects of the yoga will be less if a malefic is in the 4th. Besides which, a malefic in the 4th will always rasi aspect at least one of the planets in the 6th, 7th or 8th thereby reducing the auspicious effects of the yoga unless the malefic is in good dignity or vargottama. Lagnaadi Yoga has been seen to give very significant effects even when the benefics are influenced by malefics, so don’t ignore this important yoga simply because a malefic is influencing. Good effects will always come with this yoga, though malefics influencing will of course cause some problems. Treat Lagnaadhi Yoga like any other yoga: if a malefic influences the yoga-forming planets the quality of the yoga is reduced. Due to the benefic influences in the 6th house of enemies, the 7th house of partnership, and the 8th house of other people’s resources, natives with this yoga get along well with others. Malefic influence, will, however, harm their ability to get along with others. It has also been observed that any malefic influences to the planets forming Lagnaadhi yoga also indicate intrigues with members of the opposite sex, or intrigue with marriage or sexuality. This comes as no surprise considering that the 7th and 8th houses have a lot to due with relationships and sexuality. According to Jataka Desha Marga, malefics instead in the 6th, 7th and 8th cause one to become bereft of all happiness. Makuta “crest” Yoga: Jupiter in the 9th from the 9th lord, a benefic in the 9th from Jupiter, and Saturn in the 10th.
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“One is a ruler of a forest tribe or hunters group. Powerful, and successful, one is a good athlete but of evil mentality.” Marajadhiraj “great and supreme king” Yoga: The 10th lord in the 9th in Paravatamsa, the 9th lord in the 2nd, and the 11th lord in Gopuramsa. “The neighing of the unstable and excellent horses, the loud sound of bells tied to the necks of the elephants and the tingling sound of the arrows of the brave warriors in the army of such a king when he marches on a pilgrimage make the women of the four directions terrified in a moment and confounded.” This yoga indicates a very powerful leader. Paravatamsa is when a planet occupies its own or exaltation rasi in six good vargas amongst the Rasi, Hora, Drekkana, Navamsa, Dvadasamsa, Trimsamsa, Saptamsa, Dasamsa, Shodamsa and Shashtiamsa. Gopuramsa is when a planet occupies only four good vargas out of the ten mentioned vargas. Parvata “mountain” Yoga: Benefics in angles, no planets in the 12th and the 8th, while the 9th has an occupant. “One will rule the earth, create villages, towns, and cities. Virtuous and modest, one's fame will last until the end of the Yuga.” In this version of Parvata Yoga all the benefics should be in the angles, though one benefic can be in the 9th. Malefics should not be in the angles. The dasa of the benefics in the angles, and the dasa of the planet in the 9th give the results of the yoga. Parvata “mountain” Yoga 1. Benefics in angles and the 6th and the 8th unoccupied or occupied only by benefics. 2. The lagna and 12th lords in angles to each other and aspected by benefics.
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“One will be prosperous, engaged in literary pursuits, learned, eloquent, liberal, libidinous and fond of sporting with women not his own. One is full of energy, famous, and the head of a city.” In the first condition of this version of Parvata Yoga all the benefics should be in the angles, though one benefic can be in the 6th and one in the 8th. Malefics should not be in the angles, or the 6th or 8th. Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra gives this yoga with very much the same results when benefics are in angles and the 7th and 8th are vacant or occupied only by benefics. This infers that malefics can be in the other angles, which does not make as much sense, therefore the condition of the 6th and 8th being unoccupied or occupied only by benefics appears correct. In the second condition, both the lagna and 12th lords should be aspected by a benefic. Pushkala “magnificent” Yoga: The Moon’s lord joins the lagna lord in an angle, or they are joined in a great friend's rasi or better, and a strong planet is in, or aspects, the lagna. “One will be wealthy, a protector of lands, honored by kings, and famous. Decorated with beautiful ornaments and clothes, one will be sweet-tongued, supremely good and a regal lord. Should one belong to the royal family, they become kings ornamented with crowns and umbrellas.” Pushkala means abundant, full, complete, strong, excellent, best, and many, as well as magnificent. The conjunction of the lagna lord with the Moon's lord indicates a more focused life, as two important lagnas are directed similarly through their lords. If these are well placed by being in an angle, or both in a friendly rasi or better, one is sure to be successful. Sankha “conch shell” Yoga 1. The 5th and 6th lords in mutual angles, and the lagna lord strong. 2. The lagna lord with the 10th lord in a movable rasi and the 9th lord is strong.
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“One will be endowed with wealth, spouse, sons, and land. Having a life of enjoyment, one is also kindly disposed, compassionate, propitious, intelligent, meritorious, beneficent, and long-lived. One has knowledge of the sacred scriptures, is well conducted, and may live one year after the tale of eighty is completed. One has the authority to discipline or to punish.” The Sankha Yoga formed by the first condition of the 5th and 6th lords in mutual angles supports self-employment or authority and rids the native of performing service. It also indicates a healer or doctor very capable of removing disease in the event that other factors in the horoscope indicate a healer. The Sankha Yoga formed by the second condition of the lagna and 10th lords joined in a moveable rasi indicates an active, authoritative and creative individual. The strong 9th lord gives the fortune necessary for upliftment. Sarada “mature” Yoga 1. The 10th lord in the 5th, Mercury in an angle, and the Sun with strength in Leo. 2. Jupiter or Mercury in a trine (5th or 9th) to the Moon, while Mars is in the 11th. “One will obtain wealth, spouse and sons, be happy, scholarly, dear to the king, pious, and virtuous.” Sarada also means “autumnal,” the period where things have grown the fullest before they begin to pale. All Sarada Yogas indicate a balanced practical, successful and capable individual. Sarada “mature” Yoga: 1. Jupiter in the 11th from Mercury, and the 10th lord in the 5th. 2. Jupiter in the 11th from Mercury, and Mercury in an angle. 3. Jupiter in the 11th from Mercury, and Jupiter in an angle from the Moon. 4. Jupiter in the 11th from Mercury, and Mars in a trine to Mercury.
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“One will take particular care of their wives, sons, relatives, personal appearance, and virtues; they are in favor with their sovereigns and show reverence to preceptors, Brahmins and gods; they take delight in literary pursuits and have a good deal of amiability, religious merit and strength. They are also attentive to their worldly duties.” Jupiter in the 11th from Mercury in these four versions of Sarada Yoga indicates a native who gains greatly from the use of their intelligence and skill. Vidyut “glittering” Yoga: The 11th lord deeply exalted with Venus, and in an angle from the lagna lord. “One is charitable and fond of pleasures, in charge of a treasury, and a king or equal to one.” The 11th lord exalted and with Venus indicates a native who has great wealth at their disposal. The beneficial influences to the 11th lord of peers, and its relationship to the lagna lord indicate a charitable nature. ÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔ Bheri Yoga In the horoscope of Indian Ju Independence leader Mahatma F D E Gandhi, planets are in the 2nd, 12th, 1st, O Mo and 7th and the 10th lord is strong by Mahatma Gandhi being in its own rasi with a shadbala Ra N Oct. 2, 1869 G score greater than required. The 9th 7:33 LMT lord Mercury is also strong by being in Ke 21N44, 69E33 the lagna conjunct a planet in its own MQ H Me rasi, in addition to having a shadbala Ma Sa Su score greater than required. Bheri Ve I K J Yoga is formed contributing to LQ Gandhi being “famous, eminently heroic, of great experience in the affairs of the world, and enjoying much happiness on account of his virtuous life,” just as the effects of the yoga state. All the planets are taking part in the
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Bheri Yoga, and Rahu and Ketu also give the results of the Bheri Yoga by being in the rasis of planets taking part in the Bheri Yoga, therefore, this is a very powerful Bheri Yoga making him famous, virtuous, etc. in all dasas. Also, since all the planets take part in the Bheri Yoga, there is no need to qualify the Yoga further. The Sun and the Moon are both above the horizon, and the Moon is a malefic, indicating that the malefic influences in the horoscope will have a serious toll, and that his life will have an element of tragedy. Gandhi cannot be said to have had an easy life at all. His whole life was dedicated to the freedom of Indians, for which he himself underwent the pains of imprisonment and extreme fasting. Most importantly, he suffered greatly due to the unrest between Hindus and Muslims and the partition of India and Pakistan after independence had been gained. Gandhi was the leader of India during its period of gaining independence. His horoscope, therefore, could also be used to take a look at India during that time. The Bheri Yoga indicated the beginning of the return of India to a great country esteemed for its spirituality; Gandhi received worldwide acclaim for his peaceful method of achieving independence. However, the Papakartari Yoga, the Moon/Rahu conjunction and the situation of the Moon and Sun both being above the horizon as mentioned, indicate the tragedy of partition and rioting that befell India after independence. Considering the Nabhasa Yogas in Gandhi’s horoscope, it is found that the majority of planets are in moveable rasis, most closely forming Rajju Yoga. Gandhi traveled extensively throughout India, had his education in England, and made a name for himself fighting for civil rights in Africa. Rajju Yoga made him successful in foreign countries and often on the move. Since other yogas in the horoscope indicate a great man, the potential negative effects of Rajju Yoga are not felt, and instead he became a pioneer, the first to win independence through passive resistance instead of violence. There are three benefics, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus, compared to two malefics (not considering Rahu and Ketu for this purpose), Mars and the malefic Moon, on the angles, indicating that 3/5 of life unfolds easily and happily and that 2/5 of life unfolds in a difficult fashion. Gandhi had the luxury of a foreign education, and the manner in which he gained India’s independence, through peaceful means, is also due to there being more benefics on the angles than malefics. Had there been more malefics on the angles than benefics, it is not likely that he could have
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gained India’s independence in such a benign manner. Amongst the Nabhasa/Sankhya Yogas, it is Pasa yoga that is present due to all the planets being in five rasis. Pasa Yoga makes one follow good or evil tendencies wholeheartedly. Since Gandhi’s chart has many good character building yogas he followed his good tendencies. The Pasa Yoga also made him very aware of any evenly remotely evil behaviors and, due to his auspicious horoscope, gave the strong desire to avoid them completely. There are two prevalent Nabhasa/Akriti Yogas. Kamala Yoga is prevalent due to just two planets, the Sun and Saturn, outside the angles, and Danda Yoga is also prevalent due to just two planets, Jupiter and Saturn, not consecutively in the 10th –12th houses. The Kamala Yoga gave him the ability to continue a long drawn out task with faith and optimism even when confronted by seeming impossibilities to lead India to Independence. The Danda Yoga, however, gave the great loss and disappointment of seeing his life’s work, India, partitioned and succumbing to religious hatred between Hindus and Muslims. Bheri Yoga In the horoscope of King Hassan Me Ju Ra II of Morocco, the lagna lord Mars, Su Ve F D E Jupiter and Venus are on angles, and O King Hassan II the 9th lord, the Moon, is strong by Jul. 7, 1929 possessing over 400 virupas of 16:30 GMT G N shadbala strength as well as being in Rabat Mo the 10th house and forming two other Morocco 34N02, 06W51 H Ma important yogas, Chandra Mangala MQ Yoga and Gajakesari Yoga, as well as a SaR raja yoga with the lagna lord Mars. Ke LQ K J I Bheri Yoga is formed, making Hassan of “good birth” and “exempt from dangers and disease,” just like the yoga states. The Bheri Yoga helped him to survive two assassination attempts in Mars dasa, Mars being one of the components of Bheri Yoga. Previously in the Moon dasa, Moon antardasa he became king, the Moon also being a component of Bheri Yoga. He instituted many economic reforms due to the influence of the Chandra Mangala Yoga in the 10th house, particularly due to the fact that the dasas of the Moon and Mars ran his first 17 years as king. In Rahu/Mercury he resigned as Chairman of the Arab League after Arab states denounced his public peace talks with the Israeli Prime
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Minister. Mercury, the 8th lord in the 8th with the Sun, the 10th lord and dispositor of two of the Bheri Yoga planets disrupted his position and status. Qualifying the yoga, it is found that Mars is afflicted by Rahu and Ketu’s rasi aspect and debilitated in the navamsa, quite afflicted. Mars gets a bit of relief due to its union with the Moon. Even though the Moon is a malefic, it is exalted in the navamsa and, therefore, strengthens Mars. Jupiter is joined with Venus who is in its own rasi and in its exaltation navamsa, though they both suffer a bit due Ketu’s rasi aspect. The other planet forming the yoga, the Moon, is afflicted by the nodes, but is in its exaltation navamsa, so it gets a bit of strength. Jupiter and Venus are the best disposed of the planets forming the yoga, while the Moon and Mars suffer some afflictions that will cause them to give trouble in their dasas. Considering Subha/Asubha influences, it is found that Mars has only 2 virupas of Subha influence, but the Moon has 55, Jupiter 76 and Venus 110, so all but Mars are well or better disposed. Mars being the most afflicted planet forming the Bheri Yoga made Mars dasa the most difficult of the dasas of the Bheri Yoga forming planets, which resulted in the assassination attempts in Mars dasa as well as economic struggles for his country, which also occurred in the Moon’s dasa due to the Moon’s affliction by Rahu and Ketu. Rahu dasa, following Mars dasa, also gives the results of Mars, due to being in his rasi and navamsa (Scorpio), and of Venus, due to being in Venus’ nakshatra, both of which are Bheri Yoga forming planets, so the result of Bheri Yoga continue in Rahu Dasa. Since Venus is one of the welldisposed planets in the Bheri Yoga, Hassan was able to annex the Western Sahara, making him more powerful. However, due to the malefic influences on Mars and, due to the fact that Rahu is one of the afflicting planets to two of the Bheri Yoga forming planets, Subha/Asubha Mo Ma Ju Ve Mars and the Moon, he earned the -30 -30 30 30 Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 hostility of Algeria and found himself in a 30 Dignity in Rasi: 30 30 -30 30 Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 costly struggle with Saharan guerrillas. 60 60 Dignity in Nav. Important also to note is the Sankha Vargottama: + 60 N/A 60 60 -60 Tara, ± 60: Yoga formed by the 5th lord Jupiter and 60 60 Ben. Conjunctions 6th lord Mars being on angles from each -60 -60 Mal. Conjunctions other while the lagna lord is strong by 91 108 Ben. Aspect -36 -46 -44 -40 Mal. Aspect being in the 10th. Sankha Yoga gives Hemmed by Ben. authority, a love of knowledge and Hemmed by Mal. 55 2 76 110 spirituality. Jupiter takes part in three Total
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important yogas, Bheri Yoga, Sankha Yoga and Gajakesari Yoga, making this a very powerful horoscope. Jupiter is also one of the better disposed planets forming the Bheri Yoga. The dasa of Jupiter, therefore, gave him international acclaim for his involvement in peace talks with the Israelis, until his death in Jupiter/Mercury. Chamara Yoga In the horoscope of the author of JuR Ra Sa F Frankenstein, Mary Shelley, the lagna O D E lord is exalted in an angle, and rasi Mary Shelley aspected by Jupiter, thereby forming Aug. 30, 1797 G 23:20 LMT Chamara Yoga. Shelley’s writings had N London Su strong philosophical ideas within 51N30, 00W07 Ma them, an indication of Chamara Yoga; MQ H however, due to the influence of the Ve debilitated Venus on both Mercury Mo Ke Me and Jupiter, she had a very liberal LQ K J I social outlook on life, and her husband, a noted poet, was considered a “dangerous immoralist.” Her greatest accomplishment, the publication and success of her novel Frankenstein, was at the age of 20 during Venus/Mercury. Amongst the planets forming Chamara Yoga, Jupiter is the strongest planet in shadbala, but due to the rule: “if Venus is joined or aspected by Mercury or Jupiter, the native will gain wealth in the dasa of Venus, though they become bereft of wealth in the dasa of Jupiter, and mixed results occur in the dasa of Mercury,” the greatest results came in Venus dasa, and Mercury antardasa (since Mercury rules Venus) rather than Jupiter antardasa. Qualifying the yoga, it is found that Mercury Subha/Asubha Me Ju is exalted, but debilitated in the navamsa, it is also 30 30 Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 60 30 Dignity in Rasi: rasi aspected by one benefic, Jupiter, one malefic, 30 30 Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 Saturn, and with debilitated Venus. The Moon is -60 30 Dignity in Nav. 60 Vargottama: + 60 also rasi aspecting Mercury, but it is not quite 120 -60 60 Tara, ± 60: degrees from the Sun, so it is not bright enough to Ben. Conjunctions be considered as a significant benefic. Jupiter is Mal. Conjunctions 19 102 Ben. Aspect very strong in its own rasi and vargottama, and -50 -123 Mal. Aspect otherwise under the same influences as Mercury. Hemmed by Ben. Hemmed by Mal. All in all the Chamara Yoga is not very well -31 219 disposed, though Jupiter’s is quite good. Total
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Considering the Subha/Asubha influences, Mercury is not good with 31 virupas of Asubha influences, however, Jupiter is great with 219 virupas of Subha influences, supporting the benefic results of the Chamara Yoga. The Chamara Yoga itself is not very well disposed, however, Jupiter and Mercury are also forming many other yogas that help give success. Jupiter and Mercury are both angular lords rasi aspected by Saturn (a trine lord), forming, therefore, a raja yoga. Saturn is also the 8th lord so the raja yoga is not steady or consistent, so her success was not steady; she only produced one memorable work. Jupiter is also forming Gajakesari Yoga from both the Moon and the lagna by being in an angle and aspected by benefics. Particularly significant are Saturn, Mercury, the Moon and Jupiter on angles from each other and in friendly rasis or better becoming, therefore, mutual yoga karakas. (If you are not familiar with mutual yoga karakas please see my book Vault of the Heavens.) Finally, Mercury is also forming Vesi yoga by being in the 2nd from the Sun, empowering the Chamara Yoga; it was during the antardasa of Mercury that she had success with Frankenstein. Su Chamara Yoga Ra Ve Ma In the horoscope of labor leader Mo F D E O Cesar Chavez, two benefics, Jupiter Ju Cesar Chavez and Mercury, are joined in the 7th, an Mar. 31, 1927 Me angle, forming Chamara Yoga. N G 15:30 PST Though raised in migrant worker Yuma, AZ camps, he achieved a position of 32N44, 114W37 H status and power through helping his MQ fellow workers. In 1962, during Ke SaR Mercury LQ K J I Subha/Asubha Me Ju dasa, Jupiter -30 -30 Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 antardasa, the planets forming the Chamara yoga, Dignity in Rasi: -30 30 Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 he began creating a farm workers’ union. Ketu Dignity in Nav. dasa brought greater recognition and success. Vargottama: + 60 60 60 Tara, ± 60: Ketu is in the rasi of Jupiter and the navamsa of 60 60 Ben. Conjunctions Mercury, so Ketu gives the results of the two Mal. Conjunctions Chamara Yoga forming planets. Ben. Aspect -59 -57 Mal. Aspect Qualifying the yoga, it is found that Jupiter Hemmed by Ben. and Mercury have no malefic influences upon Hemmed by Mal. 1 63 Total them and are supported by the rasi aspect of one
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benefic, Venus. The Chamara Yoga will, therefore, give very productive results. Considering the Subha/Asubha influences, it is found that Mercury has just 1 virupa of Subha influence and Jupiter 63. There not being a great amount of Subha influences to the Chamara Yoga forming planets indicate that the yoga fructified under only a bit less than average amount of stress and difficulty. Chamara Yoga In the horoscope of author H.G. Ma Ke Wells, birth is during the day in the F D E O shukla paksha (waxing Moon), Jupiter HG Wells is on an angle and the lagna lord is Sep. 21, 1866 exalted, thereby forming Chamara N G 16:30 LMT Yoga. Both the dasas of Jupiter and Bromley, UK Mo Saturn were very successful during Me 49N25, 00E14 Ju H which he produced most of his MQ Ra popular works. Ve Qualifying the Yoga it is found Sa Su K J I that Jupiter is debilitated, but does not LQ suffer since it is in vargottama. Jupiter is with a benefic Moon and rasi aspected by another benefic, Mercury. Jupiter is, therefore, very capable of good results. Saturn is exalted, with one benefic and rasi aspected by another, also very good. Jupiter and Saturn, both being very well disposed, indicates that the Chamara Yoga will give great Subha/Asubha Ju Sa results, especially in the dasa of Saturn who is -30 30 Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 -60 60 Dignity in Rasi: better disposed and who also cancels Jupiter’s -30 30 Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 debilitation, thereby giving the effects of the -60 Dignity in Nav. Neechabhanga Raja Yoga as well. Considering the 60 Vargottama: + 60 60 60 Tara, ± 60: Subha/Asubha influences, it is found that Jupiter 60 60 Ben. Conjunctions has 97 virupas of Asubha influences, but Saturn Mal. Conjunctions 49 37 Ben. Aspect makes up for it with 245 virupas of Subha -147 -32 Mal. Aspect influences. The large amount of Asubha Hemmed by Ben. Hemmed by Mal. influences onto Jupiter indicates that the -97 245 fructification of the Chamara Yoga in the Jupiter Total dasa was amongst stress and difficulties. Saturn gives more significant Chamara Yoga effects on account of also forming Vesi Yoga by being in the 2nd from the Sun. Jupiter also gives more significant effects due to forming Gajakesari Yoga as well as Chamara Yoga.
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Gajakesari Yoga In the horoscope of science fiction fantasy author Frank Herbert, Jupiter Ke F D E O is on an angle from the lagna as well as from the Moon, and rasi aspected by Frank Herbert two benefics, Mercury and Venus, Oct. 8, 1920 G N 12:19 PST forming Gajakesari Yoga. The dasa of Ju Tacoma, WA Jupiter, the significant planet in Mo 47N15, 122W27 Gajakesari Yoga, increased his MQ Sa H recognition when his most well-known Ra Ma Me Su work, Dune, was released as a motion Ve LQ K J I picture. This happened in Jupiter/Jupiter; Jupiter being the strongest planet in shadbala in the horoscope gave his best results in his own antardasa. Jupiter is joined with the Moon and Saturn. When Jupiter joins or is aspected by Saturn then Jupiter’s dasa is ordinary and Saturn’s great. Also if Jupiter is joined or aspected by the Moon, Jupiter’s dasa is ordinary and the Moon’s great. Jupiter dasa, therefore, cannot give the most significant success in Herbert’s life. The movie that was made in Jupiter/Jupiter was mediocre and not a hit; though Frank Herbert fans eagerly viewed it, others hardly knew of it. All in all Jupiter dasa did not give the widespread recognition that his writing skills merit, nor the appreciation for the bits of philosophical and political wisdom contained in his novels. The movie, however, did spur an increase in his recognition, book sales and readers in the antardasa of Saturn, which must support his success due to being joined with Jupiter. The Moon antardasa must also be successful and in this period the previously made movie was released on network TV, where it was viewed by at least as many people as when it was in the Subha/Asubha Ju theaters a decade earlier. Though Jupiter dasa can only -30 Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 give mediocre results due to its union with Saturn, Dignity in Rasi: -30 Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 Saturn dasa must be more successful. In Dignity in Nav. Saturn/Saturn a double length feature was made of 60 Vargottama: + 60 60 Tara, ± 60: Dune, which was much better than the first release and Ben. Conjunctions followed the original story much more closely. -120 Mal. Conjunctions Qualifying the Yoga, it is found that Jupiter is 1 Ben. Aspect -22 Mal. Aspect with two malefics, the Moon and Jupiter. The Moon, Hemmed by Ben. however, as a factor in the Gajakesari Yoga, can only Hemmed by Mal. -81 support Jupiter in the context of the Gajakesari Yoga. Total
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Saturn, though harming the Gajakesari Yoga, is also forming a raja yoga with Jupiter due to being an angular lord joined with a trine lord and, therefore, helps Jupiter in the context of success. Jupiter is benefited by being vargottama and rasi aspected by two benefics, Mercury and Venus, but suffers on account of Rahu’s and Ketu’s rasi aspect. However, since Rahu is in Aquarius in the navamsa, it delays success more than it ruins success. Jupiter is quite well disposed for success, though Saturn’s conjunction to it, while supporting success, will reduce the financial reward of the Gajakesari Yoga. Considering the Subha/Asubha influences, it is found that Jupiter has 81 virupas of Asubha influences. The fructification of the Gajakesari Yoga, therefore, is laced with struggle and stress. Gajakesari Yoga Mo Ke In the horoscope of Charles Ma F D E Maurice de Tallygrand-Perigord, the O Charles Maurice de Moon is forming a very powerful TallygrandJuR Perigord Gajakesari Yoga (the less commonly N Feb. 2, 1754 G known version) by being in its Me 21:00 LMT moolatrikona and rasi aspected by all Su Paris the benefics including an exalted MQ Ve 48N52, 02E20 H Jupiter. Tallygrand-Perigord was very Sa Ra active in French and European politics K J I during the later portion of the 1700’s LQ and first half of the 1800’s. He very much “does what pleases the king,” and was very helpful to the French rulers at the time. The conjunction of the 8th lord Mars with the Moon, which also rasi aspects the lagna and 10th lord, and all the planets forming the Gajakesari Yoga, made his life changeable and eventful, from a life as a priest, to supporting various political regimes Ve Ke Ma Ju during different times of his life. Me D Sa E F O
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Jaya Yoga forming planets, Andretti won the 1978 Grand Prix Formula One racecar championships. Jaya Yoga particularly gives conquest and victory over competitors. Kahala Yoga In the horoscope of convicted murderer and Satanist Charles F Manson, The 4th lord Moon and O D E Charles Jupiter are in mutual angles, and the Ke Manson lagna lord is strong in a trine in a great Nov. 12, 1934 G friend’s rasi, forming Kahala Yoga. N 16:40 EST Ra Some of the results of which are: Mo Cincinnati, OH Ma “high moral training, obedient, well- MQ Sa 39N10, 841W25 H balanced, etc.,” none of which Ju Su describe Charles Manson, who, upon Me Ve I hearing voices in his head and through LQ K J his interpretation of the Beatles’ White Album, led others to commit murder. No yoga can give character qualities if the basic important astrological factors are weak. The Sun, the Moon, the Atmakaraka, the Svamsa, the Nabhasa Yogas, and final dispositors are most important for determining the quality of character. The affliction of Manson’s Moon and 4th house destroys the sanity and, therefore, other yogas are not able to give good effects in respect to character. Other effects of Kahala Yoga are present. He was “charming,” able to convince others of his ideas and be seen as a leader, and he strongly believed that his life had purpose and meaning. Jupiter dasa gave worldwide recognition and imprisonment for his crimes, and established him as a cult figure. Jupiter is a component in the Kahala Yoga; therefore, its dasa must give success, recognition, etc. Qualifying the horoscope, it is found that Jupiter is with two benefics, one of which, Venus, is in its own rasi and its own navamsa. Jupiter is also influenced by two malefics, by being conjunct the Sun and rasi aspected by Mars. Jupiter is only moderately well disposed, however, the rasi aspect of Mars with Jupiter also forms a raja yoga since Jupiter is a trine lord and Mars an angular lord, therefore, Mars increases success but harms the Kahala Yoga. The Moon is with two malefics, Rahu and Saturn, but, since Saturn is in its own rasi, it does not reduce the effects of the yoga. The Moon is also rasi aspected by another malefic, Mars, who the Moon is forming a raja yoga with. Mars, therefore, harms the Kahala Yoga but
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increases success. The Kahala Yoga is not great, but since many of the malefic influences to the Kahala Yoga forming planets also form raja yogas, the Kahala yoga gives success but not the wealth and character qualities it would otherwise grant. Other yogas make this horoscope an interesting study. Considering Nabhasa Yogas, it is found that all the planets are in moveable rasis, Manson was a drifter and saw himself as the initiator of a new social structure. There are three benefics on angles as compared to just two malefics; therefore 3/5 of his life unfolds easily, while 2/5 unfolds with difficulty. He did not have a tragic life, he had good opportunities, but his mental condition caused him to create tragedy anyway. All the planets are in three rasis, forming Sula Yoga, making him strong in his views and willing to fight to make things happen the way he thinks they should. He believed a new social order was on the horizon and, therefore, tried to spur it on by creating racial tension by having some prominent white folks murdered with the blame put on Negro radical groups. Amongst the Nabhasa/Akriti Yogas, the prevalent yoga is Gada Yoga, since only one planet is not in a mutual angle with the others. Gada yoga is a beneficial yoga that indicates someone who has faith in their beliefs and is realistic with who they are, which makes them grounded and secure, but also capable of fighting when necessary. Manson had faith in his beliefs and was very secure, but the severe Kapata Yoga caused him to have a distorted view on things, therefore, though firm in his beliefs and secure in himself, he became a criminal. Kapata Yoga (see chapter 13) is formed in two ways in Manson’s horoscope, first by a malefic in the 4th while the 4th lord is under malefic influence, and by the 4th lord with Rahu and aspected by a malefic. Since there are only malefic influences to the Kapata Yoga forming planets, it is a very severe Kapata Yoga. Kahala Yoga In the horoscope of chess champion Bobby Fischer, the 4th lord Venus and the 9th lord Jupiter are on angles from each other and the lagna lord is strong by being in the 10th house, and due to its dispositor being exalted. A very powerful Kahala Yoga is formed due to the fact that the 4th
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lord Venus is also exalted and that no malefics influence Venus or Jupiter. At the age of 14, in Venus dasa, Jupiter antardasa, Fischer became the youngest US senior chess champion. Venus/Jupiter also made chess his life’s purpose, thanks to forming Kahala Yoga, and helped him become the only American chess player to support himself solely through chess. The antardasa of Jupiter in the dasa of Rahu gained him another world championship in 1992. Considering the Subha/Asubha influences to Venus and Jupiter, it is found that Venus has 107 virupas of Subha influences, while Jupiter has Subha/Asubha Ju Ve 108 virupas of Asubha influences. Venus is well 30 30 Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 disposed while Jupiter is not, therefore, in Venus 60 Dignity in Rasi: dasa success as a chess player came easily with few -30 -30 Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 Dignity in Nav. obstructions; as mentioned he was the first US Vargottama: + 60 player to make a living solely through chess. In the -60 60 Tara, ± 60: Ben. Conjunctions antardasa of Jupiter, during which he won his Mal. Conjunctions second world championship, he had to go 58 24 Ben. Aspect -105 -36 Mal. Aspect through great troubles, including breaking a US Hemmed by Ben. order not to attend the match on account of UN Hemmed by Mal. -108 107 sanctions to Yugoslavia at the time. Total Kalanidhi Yoga In the horoscope of silversmith Sa and American patriot Paul Revere, Ma Ke Jupiter is in the 5th with Mercury O F D E forming Kalanidhi Yoga. Paul revere Paul Revere is most widely known for his “Paul Jan. 12, 1735 G 19:20 LMT Revere’s Ride,” during which he and N Boston, MA two others traveled from Boston to Su Mo 42N21, 71W04 Concord to warn of the approach of MQ Ve H British troops. Though only his name Me is remembered for this deed, British Ra scouts actually detained him, while LQ Ju K J I one of his companions got through to warn the American revolutionaries. This happened in Rahu/Mars, which was followed by Jupiter dasa, which, forming the Kalanidhi Yoga, gave him reputation. In the Jupiter dasa he engraved printing plates and printed money for the Massachusetts Congress, and even engraved the first official seal for the united colonies.
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Qualifying the yoga, it is found that Jupiter gains by being in its moolatrikona rasi and joined with Mercury, but it Subha/Asubha Me Ju suffers on account of Mars’ rasi aspect. Mars, 30 30 Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 Dignity in Rasi: however, forms a raja yoga with Jupiter and a 30 30 Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 wealth-producing yoga with Mercury (by being a 45 Dignity in Nav. Vargottama: + 60 trine lord in sambandha with the 2nd and 11th 60 60 Tara, ± 60: lord), therefore, Mars actually supports the wealth 60 60 Ben. Conjunctions Mal. Conjunctions and success indicated by the Kalanidhi Yoga. The 38 39 Ben. Aspect malefic nature of Mars still has to be felt, thus his -51 -54 Mal. Aspect success was amidst the dangerous situation of a Hemmed by Ben. Hemmed by Mal. full-scale war. Considering the Subha/Asubha 211 167 Total influences, Jupiter has 211 virupas of Subha influences and Mercury 167, allowing him to easily garner success in Jupiter dasa, even to the degree of being venerated for a deed he did not even complete. Ju Karmasiddhi Yoga Mo Su Me Ke In the horoscope of musician Bob Sa Ve F D E O th Dylan, the 10 lord Sun is in an angle, joined with not one, but two benefics, Bob Dylan Ma May. 24, 1941 Jupiter and Venus, forming G N 21:05 CST Karmasiddhi Yoga contributing to Duluth, MN making him one of the most 46N47, 92W06 H successful musicians of the 20th MQ century. The dasas of Jupiter, who is Ra one of the Karmasiddhi Yoga forming LQ K J I planets, and Rahu, have been very successful for him. Rahu is in the nakshatra of Subha/Asubha Su Ju Ve the Sun and the navamsa of Jupiter, both 30 30 30 Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 30 Dignity in Rasi: components of the Karmasiddhi Yoga. Since -30 30 30 Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 there are no malefic influences to the 60 30 Dignity in Nav. Vargottama: + 60 Karmasiddhi Yoga forming planets, and since 60 60 60 Tara, ± 60: the Sun is exalted in the navamsa, Jupiter is in 120 60 60 Ben. Conjunctions its own navamsa and Venus is in its own rasi, -60 -60 Mal. Conjunctions Ben. Aspect this becomes a very powerful Karmasiddhi -56 -51 -53 Mal. Aspect Yoga. The Karmasiddhi Yoga is further Hemmed by Ben. Hemmed by Mal. empowered due to the fact that Jupiter and 184 99 97 Total Venus are also forming Sunapha Yoga by
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being in the 2nd from the Moon. Considering Subha/Asubha Yoga influences, the Sun has 184 virupas of Subha influences, Jupiter 99, and Venus 97, all great, allowing the Karmasiddha yoga to flourish smoothly and easily. Khadga Yoga In the horoscope of Ra F D E actor/comedian John Belushi, the 9th O nd nd lord Sun is in the 2 , the 2 lord John Belushi Saturn is in the 9th, and the lagna lord Jan. 25, 1949 G 5:12 CST Jupiter is in an angle forming Khadga N MeR Chicago, IL Yoga. Khadga is a sword, and John SaR Ma 41N51, 87W39 Belushi initiated his career success MQ Su H playing a Samurai with a sword. His Ju Mo Ke successful period was the entirety of J I the Sun dasa, one of the Khadga Yoga LQ Ve K forming planets, directly after which he died. Qualifying the yoga, the Sun is exalted in the navamsa, joined with one benefic, Mercury, who is exalted in the navamsa, and an exalted Mars. Saturn also aspects the Sun, but since Saturn is one of the Khadga Yoga forming planets it cannot harm the Khadga Yoga. Saturn is afflicted by the rasi aspects of Rahu and Ketu, becoming, therefore, the worst of the Khadga Yoga forming planets, though the rasi aspects of exalted Mars, the Sun who is exalted in the navamsa, and Mercury support Saturn in giving significant results. Jupiter is reasonabley well disposed by being in its own rasi and with one benefic, Venus, though suffering one great affliction by joining the malefic Moon, who is also the 8th lord. The most auspicious planet forming the Khadga Yoga the Sun, who is also forming a powerful Subha/Asubha Su Ju Sa raja yoga by being one of the two trine lords -30 30 -30 Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 joined with angular lord Mercury, therefore, 30 Dignity in Rasi: -30 30 30 Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 the Sun dasa was his most successful. The 60 Dignity in Nav. philosophical qualities of Khadga Yoga as Vargottama: + 60 60 60 60 Tara, ± 60: given in the classical texts do not seem to 60 60 Ben. Conjunctions match with what we apparently know of John 30 -60 Mal. Conjunctions Belushi, which is the result of the 8th lord, 142 Ben. Aspect -7 -19 -129 who is a natural malefic as well, joining Mal. Aspect Hemmed by Ben. Jupiter. Hemmed by Mal. 143 131 73 Total Considering the Subha/Asubha
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influences, the Sun has 143 virupas of Subha influences, Jupiter 131 and Saturn 73. During the dasa of the Sun, therefore, the fructification of the Khadga Yoga would happen quite easily. During the antardasa of Jupiter the results of the yoga would also come easily, and be quite successful since Jupiter is decently disposed, it was in Sun/Jupiter that Animal House, considered his greatest movie, was released. During the antardasa of Saturn, results could come less smoothly since Saturn has less (73) virupas of Subha influences, and the results would not be as auspicious since Saturn is the most afflicted of the Khadga Yoga forming planets due to the rasi aspects of the nodes; during this time 1941 was released, which did not do well. Since the Sun is also forming the raja yoga with Mercury, and on account of the rule, if the Sun and Mercury join Mercuy dasa is great, Sun/Mercury also proved very auspicious during which time The Blues Brothers was released, considered his other great movie. Kusuma Yoga In the horoscope of actor Clark Gable, Jupiter is in the lagna, the Mo Ke th F D E Moon is in the 7 and the Sun is in O the 8th from the Moon, thereby Clark Gable forming Kusuma Yoga. He never had Feb. 1, 1901 G 5:30 EST the full dasas of the Kusuma Yoga N Su Cadiz, OH forming planets, the Sun, Moon and 40N16, 81W00 MaR Jupiter; however, in the antardasas of MQ Me H the Sun and Moon in Mercury’s dasa Sa Ve (which becomes capable of granting Ra Ju K the success on account of the rule, if LQ J I the Sun and Mercury join, Mercury’s dasa is great) he had great success. The Sun antardasa helped him become the most popular actor in Hollywood, while the Moon antardasa gave him his most memorable role as Rhette Butler in Gone with the Wind, released in 1939. The Sun is afflicted on account of the rasi aspects of three malefics, Mars, Rahu, and Ketu. Mars is forming a raja yoga with Mercury on account of being a trine lord in rasi aspect to an angular lord. Mercury is also forming a raja yoga with the Sun. Since the Sun and Mars are both forming raja yogas with Mercury, the rasi aspect of Mars to the Sun supports success (especially in Mercury dasa), even though harming the Kusuma Yoga. One of the results of Kusuma Yoga is said to be happiness, due to the Sun’s afflictions happiness was not
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granted in the Sun antardasa, though success was on account of the other raja yogas the Sun takes part in. The Moon is much better-disposed; it has the rasi aspect of vargottama Venus, and of Jupiter, who is not only in its own rasi, but also in its exaltation navamsa. There is the blemish of Saturn’s rasi aspect, but beneficial influences dominate the Moon making it quite auspicious. The antardasa of the Moon gave the great success with Gone with the Wind. Jupiter is quite well disposed by being in its own rasi, exalted in the navamsa, with vargottama Venus and rasi aspected by the benefic Moon. Though there is the conjunction of Saturn, Jupiter is much better disposed than it is worse. In the antardasa of Jupiter he was not acting on account of having enlisted in the Air Force during WWII. He achieved the rank of major and won the Air Medal. Considering the Subha/Asubha influences, Subha/Asubha Su Mo Ju the Sun has 47 virupas of Subha influences, the Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 -30 30 30 30 Dignity in Rasi: Moon 44 and Jupiter 207. The antardasas of the Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 30 30 30 Sun and Moon would have given the results of 60 Dignity in Nav. the Kusuma Yoga with a bit less than the Vargottama: + 60 -60 N/A 60 Tara, ± 60: average amount of stress and difficulty, while 60 Ben. Conjunctions 60 the antardasa of Jupiter would of given results -60 Mal. Conjunctions 51 109 35 Ben. Aspect quite easily and smoothly. Mal. Aspect Hemmed by Ben. Hemmed by Mal.
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Another report, Human Sexual Inadequacy was published in 1970 during Jupiter/Venus, again two of the Lagnaadhi Yoga forming planets. Both times the Lagnaadhi Yoga served to pioneer the knowledge of sexuality. One of the results of Lagnaadhi Yoga is to “produce many scientific works,” in Masters case it was so, though this is not always the case. All of the Lagnaadi Yoga forming planets have some malefic influences to them. Mercury has the rasi aspect of Saturn, Venus is with Rahu, and Jupiter has the rasi aspect of Ketu. As mentioned, when the Lagnaadi Yoga forming planets are afflicted, there is an unusual element in the native’s life in respect to their marriage or in respect to sexuality. In Masters’ case it was sexual laboratory experiments. Parvata Yoga In the horoscope of science Ke Mo fiction author Isaac Asimov, the lagna F D E lord Moon is on an angle from the 12th O Isaac Asimov lord Mercury, and they are both rasi Jan. 2, 1920 JuR aspected by Jupiter, a benefic, forming 19:04 LMT G N Parvata Yoga. The Parvata Yoga Petrovichi becomes very auspicious on account Russia SaR 53N58, 32E10 H of Jupiter being exalted and aspected MQ by one benefic, Venus, the Moon Me Ra Su Ma being in moolatrikona, Mercury being Ve LQ K J I joined with Venus, and no malefic influences to any of the three Parvata Yoga forming planets. The only blemish is that Mercury is in debilitation in the navamsa, indicating that Mercury will give the poorest Parvata Yoga Subha/Asubha Mo Me Ju results. Jupiter is the strongest planet in Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 30 -30 30 shadbala and so at the beginning of the Jupiter 45 60 Dignity in Rasi: Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 -30 30 -30 dasa he became successful enough as an author -60 Dignity in Nav. to become a full-time author, one of the results Vargottama: + 60 N/A -60 -60 Tara, ± 60: of this version of Parvata Yoga being “engaged Ben. Conjunctions 60 in literary pursuits.” This is especially so in Mal. Conjunctions Asimov’s case since Jupiter, the important 77 97 88 Ben. Aspect -110 -62 -42 Mal. Aspect benefic in the yoga, is the karaka for authorship, Hemmed by Ben. and its placement in the lagna in the Moon’s rasi -60 Hemmed by Mal. 12 -85 46 Total can indicate an author. Total
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Considering Subha/Asubha influences, the Moon has 12 virupas of Subha influences and Jupiter 46. Mercury again suffers the most with 85 virupas of Asubha influences. The results of the Parvata Yoga will be most easily realized in Jupiter dasa, while Mercury dasa would give the results with much more difficulty and stress, and due to Mercury being debilitated in the navamsa, the benefic results would also be less. Many of his best works, including the The Foundation Trilogy, were actually written in Rahu dasa. Rahu, in the nakshatra of Jupiter, and the navamsa of Mercury, gives the result of Jupiter and Mercury, two of the Parvata Yoga forming planets. Pushkala Yoga In the horoscope of actor and Ra Mo American President Ronald Reagan, Sa E F D the lagna lord Mercury and the O Moon’s lord Mars join in an angle, and Ve Ronald Reagan Feb. 6, 1911 a strong planet Mercury, who is G N 14:00 CST vargottama, rasi aspects the lagna, Tampico, IL thereby forming Pushkala Yoga. The Su 41N38, 89W47 yoga is well disposed due to the fact MQ H that there are no malefic influences to Ma Ju the yoga forming planets and due to Ke Me K J I Mercury being vargottama. The only LQ blemish to the Pushkala Yoga is that Mars is debilitated in the navamsa. However, since it is the 6th lord rasi aspecting the lagna, the fact that it is debilitated in the navamsa actually forms a raja yoga. Mars, therefore, becomes capable of greater success. The dasas and antardasas of Mercury and Mars have to be successful. Mercury has 92 Subha/Asubha Mo Me virupas of Subha influences and Mars has 97, both Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 30 -30 well disposed indicating that the effects of Pushkala 45 Dignity in Rasi: Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 -30 30 Yoga will fructify quite readily and smoothly. In the -60 Dignity in Nav. antardasa of Mars in the dasa of Saturn Reagan Vargottama: + 60 N/A -60 Tara, ± 60: became president by a landslide, and, most Ben. Conjunctions 60 miraculously, he was immediately able to easily free Mal. Conjunctions Americans who had been kept hostage in Iraq for 77 97 Ben. Aspect -110 -62 Mal. Aspect over a year. Mars and Mercury are also forming Hemmed by Ben. Ubayachari Yoga along with Venus by being in the -60 Hemmed by Mal. 12 -85 12th from the Sun while Venus is in the 2nd from the Total
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Sun. The Pushkala Yoga formed by Mars and Mercury is, therefore, empowered. Previously, in Rahu/Mercury, he made his two most popular films including King’s Row. The dasa lord Rahu is in the rasi of Mars, therefore, giving the results of the Pushkala Yoga. The antardasa lord, Mercury, is the vargottama lagna lord taking part in the Pushkala Yoga. In Rahu/Mars, which is not usually a successful dasa, one of his most popular films Bedtime for Bonzo was released, thanks to the Pushkala Yoga. Sankha Yoga In the horoscope of theophosist Mo and nationalist leader of India, Annie Ke MaR Ju F D E Besant, the 6th lord Sun and 5th lord O Moon are on angles from each other Annie Besant Sa and the lagna lord Jupiter is Oct. 1, 1847 G 17:20 LMT vargottama on an angle while also N London being the strongest planet in shadbala. 51N30, 00W07 Sankha Yoga is formed making Annie MQ H Besant the head of several MeR organizations, “one of authority,” as Su Ra Ve K the yogas states and also having LQ J I “knowledge of the sacred scriptures.” This is a very powerful Sankha Yoga. Jupiter is also forming Gajakesari Yoga, the Sankha Yoga forming planets are influenced by exalted Mercury, and the planets afflicting the Sankha Yoga, Rahu, Ketu and debilitated Venus, are all somehow forming raja yogas. Rahu and Ketu are forming raja yogas with two of the Sankha Yoga forming planets, Jupiter and the Moon, since Jupiter and the Moon are trine lords rasi aspecting Rahu and Ketu who are in angles. Rahu and Ketu, therefore, afflict the wealth and happiness producing aspects of the Sankha Yoga but increase success. Venus forms a raja yoga on account of being the debilitated 3rd and 8th lord aspecting the lagna, but since Venus afflicts the Sankha Yoga forming planets and does not form any noted yogas with the Sankha Yoga forming planets, Venus disrupts the Sankha Yoga, though still giving success on account of other raja yogas it is forming. Both the Sun and the Moon dasas gave her authority and presented her as a figure of knowledge, and though she never had Jupiter dasa as an adult, its antardasa proved favorable, in the antardasa of Jupiter in Venus dasa she became president of the Indian National Congress.
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In the horoscope of King Louis Ke XIV of France, the lagna lord Venus F D E and 10th lord Moon are in a moveable O th rasi and the 9 lord Mercury is strong Mo Louis XIV in its exaltation. At the age of four, in Sep. 5, 1638 G Ve Mercury/Venus, two of the Sankha N 11:11 LMT Yoga forming planets, he ascended to 48N54, 2E05 Su SaR the throne to become one of the most MQ H powerful and magnetic rulers of Ma Ju Me France. Though a tyrant in many Ra K J I respects, he had firm religious beliefs LQ and strongly believed in God, a characteristic of Sankha Yoga. He also believed that, as king, he was an aspect of divinity himself. (This due to the 11th lord, the Sun, in its own house.) Louis XIV’s rule was marked by many significant changes in France, a characteristic of this version of Sankha Yoga, wich indicates pioneering individuals and record breakers due to the involvment of the moveable rasi. In the horoscope of baseball hall of famer Hank Aaron, the lagna lord Sun and 10th lord Venus are joined in a moveable rasi, Capricorn, and the 9th lord, Mars, is strong by being in an O F D E angle with a benefic. Sankha Yoga is Me Hank Aaron Ke formed supporting him in holding Ma Feb. 5, 1924 G N records for most home runs, most 19:45 CST Mobile, AL total bases, most extra base hits, most Ra Su Sa runs batted in, and most times at bat. MQ VeR 30N21, 88W03 H He broke the previous record of most Ju home runs, set by Babe Ruth on April Mo 8, 1974 in Saturn/Venus/Sun, Venus LQ K J I and the Sun being two of the Sankha Yoga forming planets. Sarada Yoga In the horoscope of legendary circus performer and the greatest animal trainer of all times, Gunther Gebel-Williams, the 10th lord Jupiter is in the 5th, Mercury is in an angle, and the Sun is in Leo, supported by Venus in the 3rd house, a powerful house for the Sun, forming Sarada Yoga. Jupiter brings out the best effects of the Sarada Yoga by being vargottama, and
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having the rasi aspects of the Sun from its own rasi, Venus and Saturn, F D E who is in its moolatrikona in the rasi O Gunther GebelKe and exalted in the navamsa. Jupiter is Williams SaR perfect. The Sun is almost equally well Sep. 12, 1934 Ma G 00:05 CET disposed by having the aspect of N Schweidnitz, Selesia Su vargottama Jupiter and the (Poland) Ra conjunction of Venus. Mercury is the MQ 50N51, 16E29 H Ve worst disposed of the Sarada Yoga Me Ju forming planets due to being Mo K J I debilitated in the navamsa; however, it LQ is still fairly well disposed by being in its exaltation rasi with vargottama Moon. Jupiter is the best of the Sarada Yoga forming planets and in Jupiter dasa Gebel-Williams became known as the greatest of circus performers and greatest animal trainer. Jupiter is also forming Sunapha Yoga by being in the 2nd from the Moon, thereby empowering the Sarada Yoga. Jupiter has 119 virupas of Subha influences, and Mercury 8, though the Sun has 83 virupas of Asubha influences. Jupiter not only gives the greatest effects of the Sarada Yoga, but it also gives them the most smoothly. Saturn is forming a raja yoga with Jupiter by being a trine lord in rasi aspect to an angular lord. Due to the fact that Saturn and Jupiter are aspecting each other through rasi aspect; Jupiter’s dasa will be medium and Saturn’s great. Gebel-Williams’s fame, therefore, increased Subha/Asubha Su Me Ju Sa dramatically throughout the Saturn dasa. Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 -30 30 30 -30 Saturn is very well disposed by being in its 30 60 Dignity in Rasi: 30 30 30 Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 own rasi and in its exaltation navamsa, and -30 -60 60 Dignity in Nav. by having the rasi aspect of vargottama 60 Vargottama: + 60 -60 60 60 60 Tara, ± 60: Jupiter. Debilitated Mars rasi aspects, but is Ben. Conjunctions 60 in its own navamsa and, therefore, not Mal. Conjunctions 1 11 113 Ben. Aspect harmful. Ketu is also rasi aspecting but in -53 -53 -73 -98 Mal. Aspect its own rasi in the navamsa, Scorpio, and is, Hemmed by Ben. therefore, also not harmful. Saturn dasa, Hemmed by Mal. -83 8 119 180 therefore, gave the greatest success, and due Total to Saturn having 180 virupas of Subha influences, success came most smoothly in its dasa.
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Sarada Yoga In the horoscope of television SaR Ke executive Ted Turner, who in 1975 F D E O created the first super station that accelerated the spread of cable TV, Ted Turner Ju Jupiter is in a trine from the Moon, Nov. 19, 1938 G 8:50 EST and Mars is in the 11th house, forming N Cincinnati, OH Sarada Yoga. His super station project 39N10, 84W27 began in 1970 in Jupiter dasa, Mars MQ H antardasa, two of the Sarada Yoga VeR Ra Ma Su forming planets. None of the Sarada Mo Me LQ K J I Yoga forming planets is particularly well disposed. Jupiter has the rasi aspect of Rahu and Ketu, though Ketu is in Scorpio in the navamsa and Rahu is in the navamsa of Taurus, therefore they are not harmful. The malefic Moon also aspects, but as a Sarada Yoga forming planet it is not harmful to the Sarada Yoga. The Moon itself is debilitated in the navamsa, and joined with Rahu, who, though in Taurus in the navamsa, is not harmful. Mars suffers on account of Saturn’s rasi aspect, but since Saturn is an angular lord and Mars a trine lord they form a raja yoga as well and actually contribute to success. None of the Sarada Yoga forming planets are outstanding. However, Ted Turner has managed to become a very successful and powerful person. This is on account of Saturn and Jupiter forming Virinichi Yoga as well as a Maha Yoga, and the fact that the other Sarada Yoga forming planet, Mars, is also forming a raja yoga with Saturn. One planet forming multiple auspicious yogas is the key to any great success. Turner’s most successful dasa has been that of Saturn. In Saturn/Jupiter his news station, CNN, won wide acclaim for its coverage of the Gulf War, and he was also named Time magazine’s Man of the Year for 1991. The antardasa lord, Jupiter, is a component in the Virinichi Yoga, the Maha Yoga, and the Sarada Yoga. In 1986, in Saturn/Mars he founded the Goodwill Games, the antardasa lord Mars being a component in the Sarada Yoga and the raja yoga. Mars is also forming Anapha Yoga by being in the 12th from the Moon, thereby empowering the Sarada Yoga and the raja yoga. Sarada Yoga In the horoscope of German astrologer Reinhold Ebertin, Jupiter is in the 11th from Mercury and Mercury is on an angle forming Sarada Yoga.
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This is a very powerful Sarada Yoga; Jupiter is in its own rasi and in Ke F D E exaltation in the navamsa. Saturn O Reinhold would appear to afflict Jupiter but Me Ebertin actually supports it due to being in its Su Feb. 16, 1901 G N exaltation navamsa. The only affliction 3:45 CET is that of the malefic Moon, which is Gorlitz,Germany MaR Ve 51N10, 15E00 H actually not an affliction because MQ Jupiter on an angle from the Moon Ju Sa Ra forms Gajakesari Yoga, so it actually Mo K J I confirms success and wealth. The LQ other Sarada Yoga forming planet, Mercury, is also forming Budha Aditya Yoga by being with the Sun, who is also the 10th lord of status, so even though the Sun is a malefic, it does not cause the Sarada Yoga to suffer in the context of status. Sarada Yoga contributed to Ebertin becoming a very accomplished astrologer who did a great deal of original research in Western astrology. In the horoscopes of those practicing astrology, Mercury in the 4th is a great asset. In the horoscope of the Duke of Ra Ve Windsor, Jupiter is in the 11th from Su Ju Ma F D E Mercury and the 10th lord, Venus, is in O Duke of the 5th forming Sarada Yoga. Another Mo Windsor Me condition for Sarada Yoga is also Jun. 23, 1894 G N th present: Jupiter is in the 11 from 21:55 GMT Mercury and Mercury is in an angle. Richmond, UK 54N24, 01W44 H Another version of the same yoga is MQ formed by Jupiter in the 11th from Sa Mercury and Mars is in a trine from Ke K J I Mercury. Finally the fourth condition LQ for Sarada Yoga is also present, Jupiter is in the 11th from Mercury and Jupiter is on an angle from the Moon. All four possible conditions are met for this particular version of Sarada Yoga contributing to him being the heir to the crown of England. The first result mentioned for this version of Sarada Yoga is, “one will take particular care of their wives, sons, relatives, personal appearance and virtues.” The Duke of Windsor was crowned King Edward VIII in 1936 but abdicated shortly thereafter due to his desire to wed an American who had been married already twice, and with whom he
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was having an affair during her second marriage. This happened in Saturn/Rahu. Saturn afflicts one of the Sarada Yoga forming planets, Mars in the rasi, and another, Venus, in the navamsa. Rahu also afflicts Mars in the rasi and Venus in the navamsa. Rahu rules the nakshatra of the Moon, the 7th lord in the 2nd house of family, so he took “particular care of his wives” and since Rahu afflicts the lagna lord Saturn, less care of his “personal appearance.” Considering the Subha/Asubha Subha/Asubha Ma Me Ju Ve Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 30 30 30 30 influences to the Sarada Yoga forming Dignity in Rasi: planets, it is found that Mars has 62 virupas Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 30 -30 -30 -30 of Asubha influences, Mercury 110, and Dignity in Nav. Vargottama: + 60 Venus 22. The only Sarada Yoga forming -60 -60 60 -60 Tara, ± 60: planet with more Subha influences is Jupiter 60 60 Ben. Conjunctions Mal. Conjunctions -60 with 48. This affliction of most of the 38 24 2 Ben. Aspect Sarada Yoga forming planets indicates that -40 -74 -72 -54 Mal. Aspect Hemmed by Ben. the yoga fructifies amidst stress. The Hemmed by Mal. strongest malefic aspect to the Sarada Yoga -62 -110 48 -22 Total forming planets is that of Saturn. Saturn indicates himself as the lagna lord, and his spouse as the dispositor of the 7th lord and the dispositor of Venus’ navamsa. His choice to marry a commoner was a source of stress throughout his life. He even resided abroad because his wife was not accorded the privileges of a royal duchess. The prevalent Nabhasa/Akriti Yoga are revealing in this horoscope. Nauka Yoga, formed by all the planets in the seven consecutive houses from the lagna, and Ardha Chandra Yoga, formed by all the planets in seven consecutive houses from the 2nd, are the two most closely formed Akriti Yogas. Nauka Yoga indicates a need centered and emotionally motivated native, which caused him to fall heedlessly in love. Ardha Chandra Yoga gave him the presence to nobly fulfill his duties as a Duke, if not a King, and to even led an army during WWII, just like the yoga states. Vidyut Yoga In the horoscope of motion picture star Charlie Chaplin, the 11th lord Sun is close to its deep exaltation (6 degrees away), joining Venus, and on an angle from the lagna lord, who is also Venus, forming Vidyut Yoga. The Sun and Venus are very well disposed and have no malefic influences upon them except for Mars who, however, is in its own rasi and, therefore, not harmful. Mars is also forming raja yoga with Venus and, therefore, increases
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the success producing capacity of the Su Vidyut Yoga. In 1919, during VeR Ra Me F D Ma E Saturn/Sun, he helped found the O Charlie United Artists Corporation, the Sun Sa Chaplin being a component of Vidyut Yoga. In Apr. 16, 1889 G N 1972, during Sun/Moon, he received a 20:00 GMT special Academy Award for his London 51N10, 00W07 H contributions to the film industry. MQ Then, in 1975, during Sun/Saturn he Ju Mo was knighted. The Sun is betterJ I disposed than Venus due to its LQ Ke K exaltation and, due to the rule that if the Sun and others (except Mercury) join, the Sun’s dasa confers fame and wealth and the others’ dasas are ordinary, the dasas and antardasas of the Sun have always been great compared to that of Venus which have been quite mediocre. In Venus dasa he resided in Switzerland and was much less active in the film industry than in previous dasas and received no special distinctions during that time. Considering the Subha/Asubha influences, the Subha/Asubha Su Ve Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 -30 -30 Sun has 106 and Venus 75 virupas of Subha 60 Dignity in Rasi: influences, both well disposed. The results of the Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 30 -30 Dignity in Nav. Vidyut Yoga in both the Sun’s and Venus’ dasas and Vargottama: + 60 antardasas came quite smoothly, however, due to -60 60 Tara, ± 60: other factors already mentioned, Venus’ dasa did not Ben. Conjunctions 60 30 Mal. Conjunctions give significant yoga effects, as did the Sun. 90 96 Ben. Aspect -44 -51 Mal. Aspect Hemmed by Ben. Hemmed by Mal. 106 75 Total
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12 Miscellaneous Yogas Here are a few last important beneficial yogas. Some of these yogas are doubly important because they also illustrate useful astrological concepts. Amala “stainless” Yoga: Solely a benefic in the 10th from the lagna or the Moon. “Amala Yoga will confer fame lasting as long as Chandra and the stars exist. One will be honored by the king, enjoy abundant pleasures, have children, be charitable, fortunate, liberal, and gentle, fond of relatives, helpful to others, prudent, pious, and virtuous.” The 10th house, karma bhava, indicates the manner in which the native performs his actions. Solely a benefic there indicates good actions, directed cleanly with little distractions or disruptions that would be caused by any other planets also being in the 10th. More than one benefic in the 10th would not give “stainless” deeds since the planets would at best be neutrals to each other and would, therefore, only support each other in their mutual indications, while disrupting each other's indications that are at variance. This yoga is quite common, and by itself does not indicate great results in the dasa of the planet forming the Amala Yoga. However, if this planet is also forming other significant yogas, then its dasa is very significant and successful. Amara “imperishable” Yoga: All malefics (not including Rahu and Ketu) in angles or all benefics in angles. “Malefics give ownership of vast lands. Benefics give abundant wealth.”
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A simple concept, malefics, especially Saturn and Mars, are inclined to give land rather than wealth. Whether it is land or wealth, they will be lasting if all the malefic or all the benefics are respectively in angles. If a horoscope has more malefics, especially Saturn and Mars, in the angles than benefics, then more wealth, if any, will be in the form of landed property. If more benefics are in the angles, more wealth, if any, will be in the form of moveable possessions, money, etc. Budha Aditya “Mercury/Sun” Yoga: Mercury conjunct the Sun. “One is highly intelligent, skillful, of good reputation, personal respect and surrounded by comforts and happiness.” This is a simple and common yet important yoga. The house that the Sun and Mercury both fall in will be an area where the native will make progress through their skill, intelligence, productivity, and practicality. If Mercury is combust this yoga will still indicate skill, intelligence, etc., however, the results of a combust planet’s avastha, Kopa- angry, will cause frustration to the house these planets fall in as well as to the houses that Mercury rules, so the happiness will be marred. Chandra Mangala “Moon/Mars” Yoga: The Moon conjunct Mars. “One deals with drinks, earthen jars, crude instruments and women. He is disobedient with this mother. Goddess Lakshmi will never desert him, just as modesty does not leave a noble woman of any good family.” Chandra Mangala Yoga is particularly noted for giving wealth and a capable commercial ability. The association of Mars with the Moon indicates some lack of mental peace due to one's outlook on life being strongly conditioned by one's preconceived ideas and concepts. This causes the native to become angry and frustrated when life manifests in a manner contrary to how they think things should be.
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This yoga can give wealth, but it often does so through the dealing of that which people desire and those things that do nothing to benefit humanity. Mars, being a planet of strong opinions, joined with the Moon, the karaka for the mother, indicates that the native and their mother will have different views on some things, creating a potential for conflict. Dhvaja “banner” Yoga: All malefics (not including Rahu and Ketu) in the 8th and all benefics in the lagna. “One is a commander whose orders others follow.” The conditions for this yoga can never be met. It is not possible for two of the benefics, Mercury and Venus, to be in the lagna when the Sun is in the 8th. It is the principle that is important in this yoga. Malefics in the 8th are no doubt bad for longevity and for the native in general, but the destructive nature of the 8th house also destroys the malefics therein. The benefics in the lagna support the longevity and the native in general, the malefics in the 8th, therefore, can do no harm to the native and, thus, the native benefits by the malefics being destroyed by the 8th house. It is advantageous to have an equal amount, or more, benefics in the lagna than there are malefics in the 8th; Dhvaja yoga can be said to obtain when this is the case. Muni “hermit” Yoga: Venus with only malefics in the lagna or a trine, unaspected by benefics, and the said malefics are also in debilitation or inimical amsas. “One is averse to Grihastha (married life); instead, one will do all he can for the well-being of humanity.” If Venus is completely afflicted, marriage life promises only unhappiness, especially in a man’s horoscope. However, if Venus, is in a good house (as per the yoga) the native turns to the spiritual life or towards other inspirations. If Venus is in other houses, lack and disharmony with relationships is a source of unhappiness and frustration that distracts the native from other worthwhile pursuits.
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This yoga is dasa dependent, the dasa of Venus will not give marriage or relationships if this yoga is present. Other dasas, however, may give marriage and relationships if they have the capacity to do so. If Muni Yoga is present, and if the native does get married, they will have somewhat of a detached attitude towards their marriage and it will take a secondary role in their life compared to the other, greater, things that they may hope to accomplish. This does not mean that they will not make good spouses, only that their expectations for happiness will not be dependent upon the pleasure and happiness they get from their spouse. Susubha “very auspicious” Yoga: Only benefics in the 2nd, unaspected by malefics. “One will be wealthy, flexible, devoted to his wife, particular about rituals, always active, luxurious, soft spoken, prosperous, and a head of some monetary transaction. He will be an elder of the town.” The 2nd house is almost as important an indication of one's character and success as the lagna. The 2nd house is actually the reflection of the 1st house; the first house is the body and the personality, which is know by its name, name being ruled by the 2nd house. The 2nd house, therefore, under benefic influence, greatly improves the native’s life and should not be underestimated. ÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔ Amara Yoga In the horoscope of first lady Mo JuR Ra Rosalyn Carter, all the malefics, the O F D E Sun, Mars and Saturn are in the angles Rosalyn Carter Me forming Amara Yoga, indicating that Aug. 18, 1927 G most of her wealth will be in the form N 6:00 CST Su Plains, GA of land. The Sun is very well disposed 32N02, 84W24 Ma by being in its moolatrikona rasi and MQ H exaltation navamsa, with no malefic rasi aspects. Mars’ conjunction cannot Sa Ke Ve LQ
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be considered an affliction since it is one of the malefics forming the Amara Yoga, as well as the 4th lord of land. Mars himself is also very well disposed by being with the strong Sun, particularly since the Sun is also Mars’ dispositor. Saturn is also very well influenced by Mercury's rasi aspect, with no malefic rasi aspects whatsoever. At the beginning of the Sun dasa, Rosalyn became the wife of President Jimmy Carter who was a peanut farmer who owned agricultural land. Considering Subha/Asubha influences, the Subha/Asubha Su Ma Sa Sun has 68 virupas of Subha influences and Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 -30 -30 -30 45 Dignity in Rasi: Mars 131, though Saturn is a bit stressed with Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 -30 30 30 26 virupas of Asubha influences. The gain and 60 Dignity in Nav. Vargottama: + 60 maintenance of land in the Sun’s dasa, and 60 60 -60 Tara, ± 60: especially Mars’ would be a smooth process, Ben. Conjunctions Mal. Conjunctions -60 15 while in Saturn dasa some small, but noticeable, 16 28 115 Ben. Aspect difficulties and obstacles would have to be -53 -32 -81 Mal. Aspect Hemmed by Ben. 60 60 overcome in the maintenance of her wealth of Hemmed by Mal. land. 68 131 -26 Total Considering the Dispositor Yogas in Rosalyn’s horoscope is very revealing. Parijatha Yoga promises success for her and is formed by the Sun, the dispositor of the lagna lord (the Sun) as well as the navamsa lord of the Sun, Mars (since the Sun is in Aries in the navamsa) being in angle, trine, own or exaltation rasi. From the 7th house, Kalpadruma Yoga promises the success of her husband, and is formed by the 7th lord Saturn’s dispositor, Mars, being on an angle from the 7th, while its dispositor, the Sun, is also on an angle from the 7th and in its own rasi, and its navamsa lord, Mars, is also in an angle from the 7th. Finally, Parvata Yoga in respect to the 4th lord Mars promises success in land, and is formed by Mars’ dispositor being in an angle from the lagna or in its own rasi, both Ma of which it is. D
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137 and Venus 206, indicating that the acquisition of the wealth of these planets has been a smooth process. Remember the concept behind Amara Yoga: more benefics in angles indicate that more of the native’s wealth, however much they have, is in the form of money and moveable possessions, while more malefics in angles indicate that more of the native’s wealth is in the form of landed property. This is not to say that natives with no malefics in the angles do not own land, only that most of their wealth will be in the form of movable possessions. Even for those who own multi-million dollar homes it is often found that their furnishings, decorations, clothing, jewelry, vehicles, etc. can exceed the very value of their home. Budha Aditya Yoga Mo SaR In the horoscope of astrologer F D E C.E.O. Carter, Mercury and the Sun O C.E.O. Carter join to form Budha Aditya Yoga. Since Ke Jan. 1, 1887 Ma they join in the 5th house, the 23:00 GMT G Ve N intelligence, skill, practicality and Parkstone Me efficiency of the Budha Aditya Yoga England Ra are noticed in 5th house affairs, one of MQ Su 50N43, 01W56 H which is astrology, contributing to Ju Carter having remarkable skill as an K J I astrologer. Most significantly, his LQ several books on the subject reveal a well-structured and practical presentation of astrology. Budha Aditya Yoga in the 2nd, 4th, 5th or 8th is particularly beneficial for astrologers. Ju Chandra Mangala Yoga MaR Ke In the horoscope of US President Sa Mo F D E O Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Moon and Franklin D Mars are joined forming Chandra Me Roosevelt Mangala Yoga in the 10th house. N Jan. 30, 1882 G 20:45 PST Roosevelt was elected president in Su Hyde Park, NY Mercury dasa, Moon antardasa. Ve 42N40, 74W57 H Chandra Mangala Yoga is not a yoga MQ that particularly grants power, but the Ra Moon and Mars are forming other LQ
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raja yogas. Though Mars is forming more powerful raja yogas than the Moon, it was the Moon antardasa that won him the election because “if the Moon and Mars join or aspect each other, the Moon’s dasa yields fortunate results but Mars’ dasa will be ordinary.” Chandra Mangala Yoga in the horoscope of leaders of countries indicate focusing on economic concerns, especially in the dasa or antardasa of the Moon and Mars. Roosevelt was elected during the Great Depression, so economic improvement was his greatest concern. To facilitate this, one of his first actions, during Mars antardasa, was the Beer Act, which raised the limit on what was considered an alcoholic beverage from 0.5% to 3.5%, allowing more alcoholic beverages to be legally sold at a time when alcoholic beverages over a certain strength were illegal. The results of the Chandra Mangala Yoga came perfectly true: “one deals with drinks.” During the first two terms of his administration as president he was running the dasa of Mercury. Mercury in the 6th house is rasi aspected by one debilitated malefic, Saturn, and one benefic, so Mercury dasa was unable to consistently improve the economy. In the beginning of his administration, during the antardasas of the planets forming the Chandra Mangala Yoga, he was able to make some improvement but, then, in the antardasa of Jupiter, the karaka of wealth in the 8th destroyed by the 6th lord, the stock market crashed again, creating the “Roosevelt recession.” All the economic ground made up in the antardasas of the Chandra Mangala Yoga forming planets was lost. During the last part of his administration he was running the dasa of Ketu, during which the US was involved in WWII. Ketu always gives the results of Mars and in Roosevelt’s horoscope it also gives the results of the Moon due to being in the Moon’s nakshatra. Ketu, Subha/Asubha Mo Ma Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 30 30 therefore, gives the results of the Chandra Mangala Dignity in Rasi: Yoga. During Roosevelt’s Ketu dasa, WWII was the Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 -30 -30 30 Dignity in Nav. best thing that happened for the US economy, Vargottama: + 60 resulting in the best economic period the US had N/A 60 Tara, ± 60: ever had. The Chandra Mangala Yoga is relatively 60 Ben. Conjunctions Mal. Conjunctions -60 well disposed and, therefore, improved the US 31 44 Ben. Aspect economy. There are no malefic rasi aspects or -65 -56 Mal. Aspect Hemmed by Ben. conjunctions to the Moon or Mars, and Mars Hemmed by Mal. becomes more auspicious due to being in its own -94 138 Total navamsa (Scorpio). Considering Subha/Asubha influences, the Moon has 94 virupas of Asubha influences, while Mars has 138 virupas of Subha influences. Mars
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himself is not only more auspicious on account of being in its own rasi in the navamsa, it also will give its results more easily than the Moon due to having a large amount of Subha influences. However, since Mars is with the Moon, the good results of Mars come through the Moon, though not as smoothly since the Moon has a large amount of Asubha influences. Earlier in life, Roosevelt had strong opposition from his mother over his desire to marry his distant cousin, whom he did marry; “he is disobedient with his mother,” especially since the Moon has a large amount of Asubha influences. Mars strongly represents his spouse due to being the darakaraka and the navamsa lord of the 7th lord. Marriage happened in Rahu antardasa, who gives the results of Mars due to being in Mars’ rasi, Scorpio, and the result of the Chandra Mangala Yoga- in this case difficulty with his mother. Susubha Yoga In the horoscope of Caroline Ke Kennedy, the daughter of President F D E John F. Kennedy, Mercury and Venus O Caroline are in the 2nd without any malefic rasi Kennedy aspect, forming Susubha Yoga. This Nov. 27, 1957 G N yoga has largely contributed to a 8:15 EST New York, Ny successful personality in the face of Mo 40N53, 74W00 H other obvious afflictions in the MQ horoscope. Caroline Kennedy comes Su Me Ma Ju from a very noted family and has lived Sa Ra Ve K J I in the lap of luxury all her life. Though LQ suffering the loss of her father at the age of six, the loss of her uncle and the early loss of her brother and his family, she has continued to perform her public duties with exemplary conduct. The Susubha Yoga is particularly beneficial on account of being formed by two benefics, with Venus vargottama, and both of them rasi aspected by a third benefic, Jupiter.
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13 Ruinous Yogas Most of the yogas so far mentioned in this text indicate successful, powerful and affluent natives. Now we come to the many yogas that indicate defects in character and/or a life of difficulties, setbacks and poverty. Regardless of the classical results attributed to them, most of these yogas, in the appropriate dasas and antardasas, cause the native to suffer a fall in position, a career setback, or some crisis that generally causes great difficulty to maintaining security and livelihood. In horoscopes with great yogas for success and wealth, these yogas indicate periods of downfall, stagnation, or financial loss, but if the success and wealth producing yogas are greater than the ruinous yogas, these will only be temporary setbacks in the appropriate dasas and antardasas. If a planet forming a ruinous yoga is also forming a success or wealth producing yoga, then the ruinous yoga will not cause a complete fall or disaster, but only a reduction in the success, or success in some areas and crisis in others. A very important point about any negative or ruinous yogas is that if the negative yoga forming planets are joined with the Sun or Moon and Rahu or Ketu, then the very worst comes from the negative yoga. Abhi “towards” Yoga: The lagna lord in the 12th, a malefic in the 10th, and the Moon with Mars. “One wanders in distant places and suffers from penury.” Abhi means towards, in this yoga it refers to the native always moving towards something, but never reaching there. The Sun becomes a benefit to the horoscope when in the 10th; therefore the negative effects of this yoga are less when the Sun is the malefic in
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the 10 . Abhi Yoga tends to displace the native more than it tends to cause poverty. Asubhamala “inauspicious garland” Yoga: All the benefics in the 6th, 8th and 12th. “One is unhappy and ungrateful, resorting to bad ways, and teasing or killing others. Timid and without reverence for Brahmins, one is cursed and often involved in quarrels.” Another Asubhamala Yoga that puts only the benefics in the dusthanas, as compared to all seven planets in dusthanas as in the previously given Asubhamala Yoga, in the Miscellaneous Foundation Yogas chapter. Benefics become wasted in dusthanas and loose a lot of their beneficial abilities that normally benefit the native in all areas of their life. When placed in dusthanas they especially loose their protective ability. Mercury in a dusthana looses some of its ability for even speaking; Jupiter gives unstable fortune, and looses some of his ability for forgiveness, tolerance, and goodwill, in addition to loosing its protective ability; Venus looses her diplomatic ability; and the Moon becomes an unstable promoter of the native’s life when placed in a dusthana. For the formation of this yoga there must be a benefic in each of the dusthanas. The results of this yoga become effective when the three benefics Mercury, Jupiter and Venus are in the 6th, 8th and 12th, even if the benefic Moon is outside the dusthanas. In this case some of the negative results of the yoga are mitigated. Chandala “outcast” Yoga: Mars and Saturn joined in an angle, Rahu in the lagna, and benefics in the 12th or 6th. “One shuns the duties prescribed for the family he succeeds.” Mars and Saturn in an angle indicate a rebellious nature, and a native who has usually had their will usurped and who suffers from frustration. The benefics, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus, in the 6th or 12th give little benefit to the native; and Rahu in the lagna always
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indicates a native who does not feel quite like they fit in. These three combined cause the native to shun his upbringing. Chandala “outcast” Yoga: The Moon, Mercury, and Venus joined in an angle and Rahu is in the lagna. “One will fail to perform the religious rites his family is supposed to observe and will take to mean acts.” This yoga indicates a native not very secure or centered with themselves and one driven by sensuality. Natives with this yoga attempt to find their missing self through sensuality and entertainment. The conjunction of Mercury and Venus in the 7th or 10th house makes the native more sexually preoccupied than when in other angles. Daridra “deprived” Yoga 1. Jupiter as the lagna or 8th lord is stronger than the 9th lord and the weak 11th lord is combust and not in an angle. 2. Saturn in the 9th aspected by malefics, and Mercury, joined with the Sun, is in the lagna and in debilitation navamsa. 3. Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Mars in the 8th, 6th, 12th, 5th and 10th in any order, and the 12th lord though debilitated or combust is nevertheless stronger than the lagna lord. “One afflicted with Daridra Yoga is generally unlucky; his organs of sense may be defective; he is crafty, given to boasting, reproved and rated by his family. Being in difficulties, he has to live by begging. One's speech is disagreeable and one is addicted to lust and gluttony. Mean, one daily gives way to his spite and speaks pungent words. One earns money by foul means, and his heart is always set on other people's wives. Fond of quarreling and ungrateful, he destroys what is beneficial to others and has no reverence for Brahmans. He has a bad wife and is afflicted with diseases, and ugly nails. Oftentimes he is blind, mute, idiotic and leprous.” These Daridra Yogas are important yogas that significantly deprive the native of something important or desired. These yogas
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are particularly noted to indicate a fall from position. All these yogas have one other important similarity; they all make it difficult for the native to move forward with purpose and meaning. The first two versions of this yoga involving the 9th lord or 9th house rob the native of the feeling of purpose that gives direction to life, or they find it impossible to activate what is purposeful to them. The 3rd version, dependent upon the 12th lord, gives fluctuating indecision or losses that make it difficult for the native to move forward with any purpose, even if they have any. Daridra “deprived” Yoga: All the planets from the Sun to Saturn placed in continuous houses in such a manner that the planet next in natural order is in the preceding house. “One suffers extreme penury and destitution.” This yoga requires the Moon to be in the 12th from the Sun, Mars in the 12th from the Moon, Mercury in the 12th form Mars, Jupiter in the 12th from Mercury, Venus in the 12th from Jupiter, and Saturn in the 12th from Venus. This yoga is not possible in its entirety as Mercury cannot be in the 10th from the Sun, nor can Venus be in the 8th from the Sun, which this yoga would require. The concept, however, is valid. Whenever a planet is in the 12th from a planet that it follows in the natural order of Sun-Saturn it is a blemish to the horoscope. The more of these there are the greater the blemish. The dasas and antardasas of these planets prove to give losses and difficulties. Dur “difficult” Yoga: A malefic in the 10th and the 10th lord in a dusthana. “One will not derive the fruits from his own bodily exertions and is looked down upon by others. Highly selfish and intent upon deceiving others, one will also live in a foreign place.”
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A malefic in the 10 indicates hardships in the career, and the 10th lord in a dusthana increases the struggles. If the 10th lord is in the 8th house there are significant ups and downs in the career, several career changes, or the unexpected termination of a career or position. In the 12th house, the native does not earn their worth, does not receive proper recognition, or looses their employment for an extended time. In the 6th house, the native has to climb up the ladder and it is difficult for them to gain positions of respect and authority; whatever position they do reach it will be less than desired, and there will be delays in finding an appropriate position. Jala “stupid man” Yoga: The Sun, Moon, and Mars joined in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 10th, 9th or 12th, and all of them without strength. “One will be a dunce, unimportant, devoid of any wisdom and wealth and depend on others for food. Being stubborn but having no fixity of mind, one will be subject to mental worries.” The important requirement for this yoga is that all the three planets mentioned must not only be in an angle, the 9th or 12th, they must be weak, either in Shadbala or by being in debilitation rasi or navamsa. When this yoga is present the native has difficulty initiating their desires and inspirations, and they are also not capable of taking advantage of the opportunities that come their way, though the Moon/Mars conjunction makes them strong in their opinions regardless of their poor capacity. Kapata “deceit” Yoga 1. The malefic 10th lord in the 4th with Saturn, Mars, or Rahu, and the 10th lord aspected by a malefic. 2. A malefic in the 4th, and the 4th lord under malefic influence or hemmed by malefics. 3. The 4th lord with Saturn, Rahu, or Mandi, and aspected by a malefic. “One will be a hypocrite.”
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Natives with Kapata Yoga are not all that they appear to be. The 4th house is a hidden house and malefics influences to it indicate negative thoughts, emotions, feelings and actions that at first may be difficult to discern, but that with time are discovered. Oftentimes these natives hide things from themselves first, and, as a consequence, secondarily to others, particularly female natives with this yoga. If this yoga is very severe it can indicate a native who is very disturbed and who as a result commits atrocities, while the average case of this yoga simply hides minor actions that would cause embarrassment, are not socially acceptable, or that are simply not considered good conduct. The Sun is a very weak malefic for this yoga, since the Sun is a noble planet. Rahu and Saturn indicate the worst type of deceit and negative thinking, while Mars and Ketu are middling in their deceit, though they can indicate hidden violent tendencies. This is a yoga that requires careful scrutiny as it can indicate a wide range of hidden negative actions. The third version of Kapata Yoga given, which does not include a malefic in the 4th house but only the affliction of the 4th lord, is not as severe as the other two versions that require a malefic to be in the 4th house. Kemadruma Yoga: The 9th lord in the 12th, the 12th lord weak and in the 2nd, and malefics in the 3rd. “One will be sensual, after others’ wives, and always look to others for food. Indulging in bad deeds, one contracts several debts.” Kemadruma Yogas are those very worst yogas that cause poverty, distress, downfall, inability and wandering. In this version the native’s poor fortune robs them of their wealth, resourcefulness and family life, and the malefics in the 3rd make them willful. Kemadruma Yoga: The Moon, Saturn, and Venus in angles, and the Sun and Mars, in any manner, in the 12th and/or 8th. “One shall never confine himself to his native place.”
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Mahapaataka “great sin” Yoga: The Moon with Rahu, aspected by Jupiter who himself is with a malefic. “One is a heinous sinner.” This important yoga indicates a native who commits atrocious deeds, however, if Jupiter or the Moon is in good dignity the negativity of this yoga is reduced and the native will only commit minor sins. Reka “low caste” Yogas 1. The 9th lord combust and the lagna and 2nd lords debilitated. 2. The weak lagna lord aspected by the 8th lord, and Jupiter combust. 3. The navamsa lord of the 4th lord is combust and aspected by the 12th lord. 4. The 4th lord aspected by the 6th lord, the 9th lord in the 5th with the 8th lord, and the lagna lord debilitated. 5. Benefics in the 6th, 8th, and 12th, while malefics (not including Rahu and Ketu) are in angles and trines and the 11th lord is weak. 6. Three planets debilitated or combust, and the lagna lord is weak or in a dusthana. “One born under Reka Yoga has neither knowledge nor wealth, and is penurious, hostile, lustful and wrathful. One's mind is always distressed, and one is disagreeable, having no beauty or grace. Crafty, filthy, and quarrelsome, one lives on alms. Full of envy and rage, one reviles gods and Brahmans and is berated daily by his wife, sons, and entire family. Evil-minded, one will be given to bad ways, be ill off, and intent on injuring and abusing their relatives. One will have ugly or diseased nails, be short-lived, and beg all around. One may also be a mute, cripple, blind, deaf or insane. One's thoughts may be betrayed by the change in their eyes.” Reka means low in the sense of negative or minus. This yoga, therefore, gives negativities and take away the desired in life. Often these yogas indicate a native who does not succeed in something
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important that they hope to do, or upon doing so they do not receive the expected happiness. In regards to the 6th version of this yoga: “three planets depressed or combust and the lagna lord is weak or in a dusthana,” three planets not including the lagna lord must be combust or debilitated and the lagna lord must be weak by debilitation in the rasi or navamsa, or by possessing a low shadbala, or the lagna lord must be in a dusthana, so in total there must be four blemished planets. This yoga does not occur if there are only three debilitated or combust planets and one of them is also the lagna lord. ÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔ Abhi Yoga In the horoscope of a scientist Ke and professor, the lagna lord Mars is F th D E O in the 12 , a malefic, the Sun, is in the 10th and the Moon is joined with Mars Scientist & SaR forming Abhi Yoga. In Saturn/Mars University G N the native began having difficulties in Professor VeR their work place as a scientist for the Su US Military, and in Saturn/Rahu, MQ H Ju Rahu being in the nakshatra of the Mo Me Ra Sun and, therefore, giving the results Ma LQ K J I of the Sun, the native had hopes of obtaining a position at a University in the US, for which he was more than qualified. He, however, did not obtain the position at which point he took a similar position at a university in a foreign country. Though receiving a high tax-free income in the foreign country, his decision to go there resulted in the loss of his marriage, a home and other benefits totaling well over $100,000. The results of the yoga, “will wander in distant places and suffer penury came true.” The Moon, one of the Abhi Yoga forming planets, is debilitated in the navamsa and, therefore, brought out some of the worse aspects of the Abhi Yoga. The Moon is not only debilitated in the navamsa, but it is also a malefic Moon which rasi aspects the 7th house, 7th lord, 4th house and 4th lord, indicating the loss of the spouse and property. The Sun, as the malefic in the 10th forming the Abhi Yoga, does not create a very severe case of the yoga, therefore, the native was at least able to acquire a
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well-paying position, though abroad, particularly since the Sun is the 10th lord in the 10th. Asubhamala Yoga In the horoscope of Alice R. Ve Ke Sa Longworth, the daughter of President F D E O Theodore Roosevelt, Mercury, Jupiter Alice R. MaR and Venus are in the 6th, 8th and 12th Longworth Su forming Asubhamala Yoga, though N Feb. 12, 1884 G JuR 18:07 EST the bright Moon being outside the New York, NY Mo Me dusthanas mitigates the negativity of 40N43, 74W00 H the yoga somewhat. Alice was MQ politically active but is best known for Ra her outspokenness. She had a pillow in LQ K J I her house embroidered with the saying “If you can’t say something good about someone, sit here by me.” She is quoted as saying that Warren G. Harding was “just a slob,” that Calvine Coolidge “looked as if he had been weaned on a pickle,” and that Franklin D. Roosevelt, her cousin and eventual President of the US was “one third sap and two thirds Eleanor.” The result of the yoga, “will tease others” and “often involved in quarrels” was very true in her case. The exaltation of Jupiter and Venus, along with the bright Moon in the lagna, mitigated other negative aspects of this yoga, allowing her to still be a successful personality. Daridra Yogas In the horoscope of Edward IV, Ma Me Sa Mo Jupiter, as the 8th lord, is stronger than Su Ve Ju D F E the 9th lord Mars, both by being in its O own rasi, lording over Mars, and by Edward IV Ra having a greater Shadbala score than April. 28, 1441 G N 11:30 LMT Mars. Mercury, the 11th lord is Rouen, France combust, not on an angle and weak by Ke 49N26, 01E05 having only 84% of required Shadbala; MQ H Daridra Yoga is formed. During Venus dasa Mercury antardasa, Henry, whom K J I he had formerly overthrown in the LQ War of the Roses, temporarily deprived him of his throne. He lost his
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throne as a result of falling out with his strongest advisor and supporter; Mercury is the 2nd lord of friends, and rules the nakshatra of the Moon who is the Amatyakaraka, the producer of the minister. One of the primary reasons for Edward loosing this supporter was his marriage to a commoner, which upset much of the nobility. Mercury also rules the navamsa of Venus, so the wife factors into the Daridra Yoga. Notice the 2/12 position of the Dasa/Antardasa lords Venus (who is also debilitated in the navamsa) and Mercury, which always brings an element of loss or disappointment. Considering the Subha/Asubha influences to Mercury is very revealing. Mercury has 88 virupas of Asubha influences, very poor. Mercury is so ill disposed, not on account of any malefic conjunctions or Subha/Asubha Me aspects (which it has none of), but on account of being Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 -30 Dignity in Rasi: in a malefic’s rasi and navamsa and being in an Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 -30 inauspicious nakshatra, which means that Mercury fails Dignity in Nav. Vargottama: + 60 on account of itself, not on account of any indications -60 Tara, ± 60: that would be indicated were there any malefics Ben. Conjunctions Mal. Conjunctions 30 influencing. Therefore, Mercury suffered great stress on 2 Ben. Aspect account of its own indications, his friends and ministers, Mal. Aspect Hemmed by Ben. as well as the things Mercury rules (namely his wife on Hemmed by Mal. account of ruling Venus’ navamsa), causing him to loose -88 Total his throne. In the horoscope of automobile Ke entrepreneur, Henry Ford, the 8th lord F D E Jupiter is stronger than the 9th lord O Mars, both by being with two other Henry Ford Me Su planets as well as by having a greater July. 30, 1863 G N 7:00 LMT Shadbala score. The 11th lord, Mercury, Dearborn, MI is combust, and weak by being placed Mo Ma 42N19, 83w11 th in the 12 , though its Shadbala score is MQ H Sa sufficient. Ford was the largest seller Ju and producer of automobiles until the Ra Ve K J I event of his Mercury dasa in 1930, at LQ which point his competition got the best of him due to his refusal to offer new models every year, which had become a standard in the automobile industry in the 20’s. In Mercury/Mars and Mercury/Rahu he had problems with the labor board and was found guilty of repeated violations of the National Labor Relations Act. Mars is the 9th lord, one of the Daridra Yoga
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forming planets, and Rahu, being in Scorpio, gives the results of Mars, so these antardasas were particularly adverse in the Mercury dasa. Mercury is poorly disposed on account of being rasi aspected by both Rahu and Ketu. Jupiter is not great either on account of being with a debilitated planet and Saturn; however, it gains some strength on account of being vargottama. Mars is the best disposed of the Daridra Yoga forming planets on account of the rasi aspect of the bright Moon. He had his greatest trouble, however, in Mercury/Mars, not only because they are forming this Daridra Yoga, but also because Mercury, the planet next in regular order from Mars, is in the 12th from Mars, which always indicates an adverse dasa/antardasa. So even though Mars is the best disposed of the Daridra Yoga forming planets, in the dasa of Mercury his antardasa is actually the worst. Though the Daridra Yoga harmed him in the appropriate dasa, all in all he was a great success and the primary person responsible for standardizing assembly line production, the result of which was greater production and an increase in the American standard of living. Daridra Yoga In the horoscope of world Mo heavyweight boxing champion, F D E Ingemar Johansson, Jupiter is in the O Ingemar th 12 from Mercury, the planet that Ma Ra Johansson Jupiter follows in the natural order, Sep. 22, 1932 G Ve N indicating that the dasa/antardasa of 8:20 CET Ju Jupiter/Mercury or Mercury/Jupiter SaR Taleborg, Sweden 60N49, 15E00 H Ke will be a period of loss and MQ disappointment. Johansson became Me world champion on June 26, 1959 (in Su K J I Jupiter/Saturn) by knocking out Floyd LQ Patterson. On June 20, 1960 he lost the title to Patterson, and on March 13, 1961 he attempted to regain the championship but lost once again to Patterson. These losses where the only two defeats in his professional career, and both of them happened during Jupiter/Mercury. Jupiter is well disposed on account of being vargottama, and though with Ketu, not harmed, since Ketu is in its own navamsa, Scorpio. Jupiter benefits by forming Gajakesari Yoga with the strong Moon, and by forming a raja yoga with Saturn, who is very well disposed by being in its own rasi and moolatrikona navamsa and having the rasi aspect of the Moon from its
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moolatrikona. Jupiter/Saturn, therefore, gave him the title, but since Jupiter is also forming a Daridra Yoga with Mercury, he lost the title in the next antardasa of Mercury. Dur Yoga In the horoscope of Hassan II, Me Ju Ra not only one, but two malefics, the Su Ve F D E Moon and Mars are in the 10th and the O King Hassan II 10th lord is in the 8th forming Dur Jul. 7, 1929 Yoga. In 1986, in Rahu/Mercury N 16:30 GMT G Hassan resigned the chairmanship of Rabat Mo Morocco the Arab League after Arab states 34N02, 06W51 H Ma denounced his public peace talks with MQ the Israeli Prime Minister. Rahu is in SaR Ke the rasi and navamsa of Mars, one of LQ K J I the malefics in the 10th, and Mercury is th th th the 8 lord with the 10 lord in the 8 . Mars is also taking part in Bheri Yoga, as illustrated previously, therefore, he did not take a great fall or suffer removal from office; rather he resigned with dignity. Kapata Yoga In the horoscope of William Henry Harrison, a malefic is in the 4th, Ke th F D E O and the 4 lord Moon is with Saturn William Ju as well as being hemmed by malefics, MaR Harrison Su forming Kapata Yoga. William Henry Feb. 9, 1773 G Harrison was one of the most N 10:39 LMT Sa important figures in the westward Me Berkley, VA expansion of the United States; he MQ Ve 36N50, 76W17 H Mo took millions of acres of land from the Ra Native American Indians by treaty or LQ K J I conquest, with many treaties being unfair, deceiving the Indians. As a governor of the Indiana Territory he used his the full privileges of his office to benefit himself, though the rasi aspect of Mercury and Venus to the 4th lord, the rasi aspect of Jupiter to the 4th house, and the fact that the malefic (Saturn) with the 4th lord is exalted in the navamsa, made him a conscientious public servant as well. The Saturn/Moon conjunction is also responsible for forming Indra Yoga, as
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illustrated previously. His political opponents made claims of corruption, which, however, were never substantiated. He eventually became a President of the United States, though he died after only a month in office. There was obviously an element of deceit, though he was no monster. In the horoscope of serial killer and rapist, Ted Bundy, there are five malefics in the 4th- the Sun, malefic Moon, Ketu, Mars, and Mercury who Ra becomes a malefic by association. O F D E Furthermore the 4th lord Mars is rasi Ted Bundy SaR aspected by Saturn in addition to being Nov. 24, 1946 G N joined with several malefics. Kapata 22:35 EST Burlington, VT Yoga is formed. Though Mars is a 44N29, 73W13 yogakaraka for Leo Lagna, Mars H MQ becomes very troublesome in this Su Ma VeR horoscope due to residing in an angle Mo Ke Ju were he becomes neutral, and LQ K MeR J I particularly due to the fact that he is in a fatal degree. Planets in fatal degree have a significant influence in the horoscopes of serial killers and murderers. Mars and Mercury are also both combust, adding anger and frustration to the nativity. Notice that there are no benefic influences to the Kapata Yoga; it is a Kapata Yoga of the worst sort. Bundy was a very deceitful character. During the beginning of the murders, he had two girlfriends, neither of which new anything of the other, nor of Bundy’s potential for violence. One of his girlfriends even saw him as a model father for her child. He often attracted women into his vehicle by posing with a “broken” arm or leg and asking for assistance. Of the significant features of Bundy’s horoscope is that the 4th house is not only forming Kapata Yoga, but the 10th lord is in its own rasi and with Jupiter. This beneficial situation of the 10th lord made him appear of a good sort. When the 4th house is ruined and the 10th house has some beneficial influences it indicates a native that show positive qualities, behind which lurks something else entirely. The Lunar Yoga, Anapha Yoga, formed by two benefics, Jupiter and Venus, in the 12th from the Moon would normally support mental stability and indicate that the consciousness would have been conditioned in a manner that would breed optimism, faith, openness, and a proper sense of value with which to guide one’s actions, however, due to the Moon being
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with Ketu the Moon is unable to be receptive to the benign influences of Jupiter and Venus, especially since the Moon is also very close to the Sun. Though he grew up in happy, normal surroundings they were unable to have any influence on his past life mental conditioning, which was very dark as indicated by the Kapata Yoga. In a horoscope such as this the Nabhasa Yogas are very revealing. All planets are in three rasis, indicating that he is willing to push and fight for what he thinks, especially since Mars is forming Ruchaka Yoga, which is angry and frustrated due to Mars being combust, especially since Saturn also rasi aspects. There are three malefics on angles and only one benefic, Mercury for this purpose, lending towards Sarpa Yoga of the Nabhasa/Dala Yogas. This indicates that his life did not unfold well, though having every opportunity his life only unfolded along negative lines. Most importantly there are two prevalent Nabhasa/Akriti Yogas, two planets are out of place from a perfect Yupa Yoga and two planets are out of place from a perfect Hala Yoga of all the planets in the 4th, 8th and 12th. Yupa Yoga is an auspicious yoga that generally increases the native’s security and capacity for personal happiness, however, in Bundy’s case the Yupa Yoga (which is formed by all the planets in the 1st – 4th houses), ends with all the very afflicted planets, and the Kapata Yoga, in the 4th house, indicating that any happiness he is able to find in himself is tumultuous and unsteady at best. The inherent weakness, therefore, of the Hala Yoga becomes dominant, indicating a discontented personality and the foundation for addictive and insane behavior. In the horoscope of Marilyn Monroe, Saturn is in the 4th and the 4th lord Venus is rasi aspected by Mars, Me forming Kapata Yoga. The fact that Ra Ve Su Jupiter also rasi aspects the 4th lord, O F D E and that the malefic in the 4th is Ju Marilyn Monroe exalted makes this a Kapata Yoga of Jun. 1, 1926 Ma G less severity. Marilyn Monroe, N 9:30 PST Los Angeles, CA however, did deceive the public, she Mo 34N03, 118W15 was not a blond, but actually a H MQ brunette; though many women dye their hair, this becomes important in Ke SaR Monroe’s case since she was The LQ K J I Blonde, made famous in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Marilyn was the greatest
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sex symbol of all time; yet even this was a deception, due to having many abortions, she could not enjoy sex. Monroe had three unsuccessful marriages and is reputed to have had an affair with President Kennedy. This brings up an important point about this yoga; women with Kapata Yoga are more inclined to have abortions and are not secure enough within themselves to find happiness in marriage. In the horoscope of Archbishop and President of Cyprus, Makarios III, the malefic 10th lord Mars is in the 4th Ma Ve joined with Saturn and rasi aspected Ra Sa F D E by the Sun, another malefic, forming O Makarios III Su Kapata Yoga. As Archbishop he Aug. 13, 1913 MeR urged Britain, which controlled 19:13 EET G N Cyprus, to allow Cyprus to merge Ano Panaya, with Greece, this being long desired Cyprus 34N55, 32E38 H by the Greek Cypriot majority. To MQ protect the Turkish minority, the Mo Ke British refused. Makarios organized a JuR LQ K J I patriotic youth group, which participated in terrorist acts and began to accept communist support. When riots spread in Cyprus, Greece and Turkey the British sent in troops and eventually exiled Makarios. Eventually Makarios accepted Cypriot independence and was thrice elected president. The malefic aspecting the 10th lord is the Sun, who is a noble malefic and, therefore, not inclined to form the worst Kapata Yoga. Additionally the 10th lord also benefits from the rasi aspect of Mercury, so the Kapata Yoga is not very severe, however, for an Archbishop to engage in terrorist activities in any way is a deceit of the Christian Faith. In the horoscope of courtesan and spy Mata Hari, the 4th lord Saturn is with Rahu and rasi aspected by two malefics, the Sun and Mars thereby forming Kapata Yoga. After her divorce she became an erotic dancer and in 1907, during Saturn/Rahu, the Kapata Yoga forming planets, she became a spy for Germany. Through
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her liaisons with high-ranking Allied officers she was able to obtain important military information. The Kapata Yoga caused her to deceive her lovers and also prevented her from having any happiness in marriage life or any true happiness with men. The Kapata Yoga is severe due to Mars’ debilitation and especially due to the fact that the Moon/Rahu conjunction is involved. In the horoscope of one of the worlds most beloved Indian Gurus, Ammachi, Rahu is in the 4th and the 4th lord is rasi aspected by Mars, Ju Mo apparently forming Kapata Yoga. In O F D E Ammachi’s horoscope, however, Mars Ammachi Ke is vargottama, which nullifies his Sep. 27, 1953 G N malefic capacity, and Rahu is in 9:09 IST Amritapuri Ma Aquarius in the navamsa, his own rasi Ra 9N07, 76E27 Ve and, therefore, much less malefic. MQ H th Additionally, the 4 lord is exalted and Me rasi aspected by the Moon from its Sa Su moolatrikona and Venus. The 4th LQ K J I house is also fortified by the rasi aspect of the Moon and Venus, and though Mars is also aspecting the 4th, due to being vargottama his influence is not harmful. Only beneficial influences to the Kapata Yoga forming planets, along with the Kapata Yoga forming planets themselves being in own or exaltation in the rasi or navamsa or in vargottama make the Kapata Yoga practically void. The only element of deception in her life was as a child giving away her family’s possessions to the poor against her family’s will, which eventually resulted in her being thrown out of the house. The prevalent Nabhasa/Akriti Yogas also set a firm foundation upon which any Kapata Yoga is weakened. Chatra Yoga, formed by all the planets in seven consecutive houses from the 7th – 1st, is nearly formed by only two planets being out of place. Chatra Yoga is one of the best Akriti Yogas and indicates a noble and powerful native. Ardha Chandra Yoga, formed by all the planets in seven consecutive houses from the 8th – 2nd, is also nearly formed by only two planets being out of place. Ardha Chandra Yoga indicates a very secure native. Finally, Danda Yoga, formed by all the planets in four consecutive houses from the 10th – 4th, is also nearly formed by only two planets being out of place. Danda Yoga is an inauspicious Akriti Yoga that indicates loss and disappointment, which she has suffered
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already as a child upon being disowned from her family. Danda Yoga indicates insecurity that revolves around possible loss and harm, however, the presence of the other two very auspicious Akriti Yogas has allowed her to move past the insecurity of the Danda Yoga, especially since the last planet in both the Danda and Chatra Yoga is an exalted Saturn, which improves the auspiciousness of the Chatra Yoga and removes some of the inauspiciousness of the Danda Yoga, and that the first planet in the Ardha Chandra Yoga is the Moon in moolatrikona, which increases the auspiciousness of the Ardha Chandra Yoga. This horoscope is a good example of the importance of good planets being in the beginning and ending houses in the Akriti Yogas that are formed by all the planets in consecutive houses. Kapata Yoga indicates a great lack of inner security and inner weakness, a beneficial Nabhasa/Akriti does much to support the native’s inner security and strength, so any yogas that negatively influence the mentality and sanity have less hold on the native in the face of an auspicious Nabhasa Yoga. Mahapaataka Yoga In the horoscope of serial killer Ju Ma David Berkowitz, Rahu and the Moon Ve Su Me F D E are joined and rasi aspected by Jupiter O David who is with two malefics, thereby Ke Berkowitz forming Mahapaataka Yoga. David June 1, 1953 G N Berkowitz began killing woman on 16:52 EDT Christmas Eve, 1975. Previous to this Ra Brookly, Ny he started 1,488 fires in the New York MQ Mo 40N39, 73W57 H City area. His is a very severe Mahapaataka Yoga. Jupiter is combust, SaR LQ K J I and Mercury is between the Sun and Mars, therefore, becoming a malefic as well, Mercury is also combust. Furthermore, Mars is the 7th lord combust and in a fatal degree in parivartana with the 8th lord Venus. Also, the mere fact that there are four planets together, especially in the 8th house, harms all four of these planets. The Moon/Rahu conjunction is in the 4th house where it becomes particularly indicative of an unbalanced or distorted mentality, and their dispositor, Saturn is in a dusthana. The important role of Mars, who is in its fatal degree, and all three of Jupiter, Mercury and Mars being combust caused him to start fires, most likely as a teenager in the Mars dasa, during
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which he was a large kid who bullied the neighboring kids. The murders took place in Rahu dasa, beginning in Rahu/Saturn. Rahu is in the navamsa of Mars, therefore, giving the results of Mars, who as the 7th lord in a fatal degree interchanged with the 8th lord caused him to kill the opposite sex as a sexual turn on and power play; he masturbated after killing his victims. As in all horoscopes of this sort, the Nabhasa/Akriti Yogas are very revealing. Only one planet, Venus, is outside the 4th, 8th and 12th, therefore, the prevalent Akriti Yoga is Hala Yoga, which we also saw in the horoscope of Ted Bundy. Again, Hala Yoga in the Moksha trine sets the foundation for an addictive and insane personality, which supports and brings out the worse in other malefic yogas. Notice that there is no Kapata Yoga in Berkowitz’s horoscope; there was no pretense or deception in his actions. He looked and acted scary. He even went to psychologists and told them that demons were telling him to do bad things. He was deceptive in the sense that he fabricated an entire story about demons telling him what to do and even claimed that one of his landlords was the host of a very powerful demon, and that the howling of dogs were his orders to commit evil acts. Later in prison he admitted that he claimed these things in order to appear insane in case he was ever caught for his crimes. He was not, however, deceptive in the hypocritical sense of a Kapata Yoga native who attempts to appear and act different than they are. In the horoscope of dancer Marge Champion, the Moon and Rahu are Ke F D E conjunct and rasi aspected by Jupiter O Ma Marge who is joined with a malefic, Mars, Ju Champion thereby forming Mahapaataka Yoga. Sep. 2, 1919 Me G Whatever her sins may have been, they N 8:35 PDT Sa brought no public attention or Los Angeles, CA 34N03, 118W15 H Su recognition. Notice that in this case MQ Jupiter is exalted and intervenes Mo VeR between Mars and Mercury, Ra K J I maintaining Mercury as a benefic, as LQ compared to the previous horoscopes of David Berkowitz and Ted Bundy where Mercury became a malefic. The Rahu/Moon conjunction is in the 3rd house, an upachaya, which brings out the better aspects of Rahu, and the Moon, though debilitated, is at least in the 3rd house where debilitated planets benefit a horoscope and reduce aggressiveness. Lastly, Saturn,
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whom Rahu always gives the results of, is forming a powerful Vipareet Raja Yoga with the Sun. The Mahapaataka Yoga, therefore, is restricted in its negativity, preventing serious sins of the like of those committed by Berkowitz. The dasa/antardasa of two of the Mahapaataka Yoga forming planets, Moon and Jupiter, divorced her from her husband with whom she had made a dancing and acting career. Careful judgment of yogas that have the potential to completely destroy the character, like Kapata and Mahapaataka Yoga, is absolutely necessary in order to judge their malefic potential, especially for Kapata Yoga, which is quite common. Reka Yoga Ve Me In the horoscope of Albert Sa F E Einstein, the 9th lord Saturn is O Su D combust and the lagna lord Mercury Albert Einstein Ju Ke Mar. 14, 1879 and 2nd lord Moon are in their G N 10:50 LMT debilitation rasis forming Reka Yoga. Ulm, Germany Ma Einstein was born in the Mercury 48N24, 10E00 dasa, one of the Reka Yoga producing MQ Ra H planets. As a result of this he didn’t Mo learn to speak until the age of three LQ K J I and showed little intellectual promise at school. During the Ketu dasa, who is in the rasi of the Moon, the nakshatra of Saturn, and the navamsa of Mercury, the three Reka Yoga producing planets he maintained poor grades and left school at fifteen, in Ketu/Mercury, without any diploma to rejoin his family who had moved due to his fathers business setbacks. In Venus Dasa he resumed schooling in Switzerland due to the realization that he would have to make his own way in life and graduated from a polytechnic school. His professors did not think much of him and would not recommend him for a university position upon his graduation in Venus/Moon, the Moon being one of the Reka Yoga producing planets. His poor marks in school were due to his lack of interest in formal schooling and boredom. He did show an ability for mathematical concepts and taught himself Euclidean geometry at the age of twelve, so the Reka Yoga did not make him incapable of learning, but he received no respect from his professors, his family suffered financial setbacks, and he was separated from his family for some time.
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After great popularity and success during part of the Venus dasa and throughout the Sun dasa, the dasa of the Moon reduced his success and popularity. Most other scientists thought he was wasting his intellectual abilities in the pursuit of his unified field theory and he himself began to feel like a loner. The first version of his unified field theory released towards the end of the Moon dasa was criticized and considered a premature exposition. His efforts towards sustaining world peace during the Moon dasa were also not successful and he resigned from the League of Nations’ Committee on Intellectual Cooperation as a protest to the League of Nation’s timidity in sustaining world peace. During this time his second son had a mental breakdown and blamed Einstein for deserting him. The Reka Yoga effects were very noticeable in the Moon dasa affecting his status as well as his family life. In 1950 he published a new version of the unified field, which was immediately but politely criticized by most physicists as untenable. This was in the dasa of Rahu, who gives the results of Saturn, one of the Reka Yoga forming planets. Largely due to the Reka Yoga, Einstein died without proving his unified field theory; though he was a great man who made great achievements he did not achieve that one most important thing. Mercury and Saturn, two of the Reka Yoga producing planets, are also forming a raja yoga, and Mercury is also forming a raja yoga with Venus. The other planet forming the Reka Yoga, the Moon, is at least debilitated in the 6th house, where debilitated planets can further a native. Venus is taking the worst effects of the Reka Yoga away from Mercury and Saturn by being not only a benefic, but also in vargottama. The worst effects of the Reka Yoga are prevented and he became a very Subha/Asubha Mo Me Sa successful personality, but he could not escape Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 -30 30 30 the effects of the Reka Yoga. He had his -60 -60 Dignity in Rasi: Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 -30 30 30 setbacks and, most importantly, he was unable 60 Dignity in Nav. to prove his unified field theory, the one thing Vargottama: + 60 N/A 60 60 Tara, ± 60: he wanted to do the most. 60 60 Ben. Conjunctions The Moon dasa reveals the most trouble -120 -60 Mal. Conjunctions and stress, on account of being rasi aspected by 62 3 3 Ben. Aspect -60 -24 -26 Mal. Aspect Rahu and Ketu the worst Reka Yoga effects Hemmed by Ben. came in the Moon dasa. Fortunately, exalted Hemmed by Mal. -58 22 157 Mars also rasi aspecting helped him get through. Total The Moon also has the most Asubha influences of 58 virupas as compared to 22 for Mercury. The Moon dasa, therefore, was the most stressful and
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difficult. Saturn is well situated with 157 virupas of Subha influences, indicating that Reka Yoga effects were not as stressful in his antardasa. Notice the four planet conjunction in the 10th house, in other horoscopes illustrated so far, four planet conjunction have very much harmed the horoscope, however, four planet conjunction in the 9th, 10th or 1st are a benefit to the horoscope, so the four planet conjunction in Einstein’s horoscope also reduces the worst effects of the Reka Yoga. The prevalent Nabhasa/Akriti Yoga is Shakti Yoga, formed by all the planets in four consecutive houses from the 7th – 10th, due to only one planet not being in the 7th. Shakti Yoga gives great power and focus with which to pursue a goal, often at the expense of other things. Einstein always focused on science, and though he was involved in other things as well, such as world peace and family life, his attitude was, science is forever, politics is temporary. In the horoscope of Japanese emperor, Hirohito, the 4th lord Jupiter is in the navamsa of Libra, and Venus, its navamsa lord, is combust and aspected by the 12th lord Mars, thereby forming Reka Yoga. In Jupiter dasa Japan surrendered to the Allied forces and for the first time in history a Japanese emperor publicly addressed the people. He also publicly denied his divinity, the effects of the Reka or “low caste” Yoga. Jupiter is also causing Gajakesari Yoga as well as being the lagna lord in the lagna, and due to the support of the Sankha Yoga formed by all the planets in angles or trines and any one of them, the Sun in this case, exalted, he was not removed as emperor of Japan and ruled as a figurehead until his death. Me
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fortunately, vargottama, and Venus is afflicted by the rasi aspect of Rahu, so noticeable Reka Yoga effects must be felt, and thus Japan was overcome in war. Japan’s surrender and Hirohito’s denial of his divinity occurred in Mercury’s antardasa, the debilitated 10th lord, rasi aspected by Saturn. Mercury being rasi aspected by Jupiter and vargottama allowed him to continue as emperor of Japan, thanks most especially to the rare Sankha Yoga in his horoscope which never allows a complete downfall. In the horoscope of a caretaker of Sa Ma the elderly the lagna lord is weak by F D E being in its debilitation navamsa and it O Ju th is aspected by the 8 lord Saturn, Ra while Jupiter is combust. Reka Yoga is Caretaker of Su N the Elderly G formed. Jupiter dasa has been very Me difficult for her; she has changed Ke Ve several jobs and residences as well as MQ H suffered from poor health. Mo The Reka Yoga is made more LQ K J I severe on account of Rahu’s conjunction to Jupiter, so Jupiter’s dasa has been very difficult. Jupiter is fortunately exalted so it has kept her off the streets, Subha/Asubha Ju though constantly moving here and there and often with Ben/Mal Rasi, ± 30 30 60 Dignity in Rasi: very, very little funds. Jupiter has 141 virupas of Asubha Ben/Mal Nav. ± 30 -30 influences, so his dasa has given constant obstacles and Dignity in Nav. stress. Vargottama: + 60 -60 Tara, ± 60: At first glance this horoscope does not appear so Ben. Conjunctions Mal. Conjunctions -120 difficult, Jupiter is forming a wealth producing yoga with 49 Ben. Aspect the 2nd lord Sun, as well as a raja yoga one account of its 70 Mal. Aspect rasi aspect with Mars, and also a raja yoga with Rahu Hemmed by Ben. Hemmed by Mal. who is in an angle joined with trine lord Jupiter. The -141 Reka Yoga combined with the Dainya “miserable” Yoga Total formed by the interchange of the lagna and 6th lords and particularly the conjunction of Rahu with the Sun has deterred all the raja yogas giving only stress and hardship. If the planets that form any type of ruinous yogas are in conjunction with Rahu or Ketu and the Sun or Moon, the worst indications of the yogas mature. Ô
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ConclusionConclusion- Using Yogas Effectively Vedic Astrology is very, very vast, both in its techniques and its application. One of the most important requirements for doing astrology well is keeping a clear head and not getting overwhelmed. The best way to do this amidst all the many techniques is to know when to use a particular tecnique. The yogas presented in this text have quite a wide application. First and most important are the Nabhasa Yogas, which reveal many life-long patterns in the native’s life in addition to indicating their inherent capacity for happiness and security. Nabhasa Yogas should always be looked into when the nature of the consultation has anything to do with the native’s ability to live well, be rational, fair, happy, etc. Secondly, Pancha Mahapurusha Yogas, Solar Yogas and the similar Lunar Yogas should be looked into for determining the planets and, therefore, the skills and characteristics that the native uses to get through life and become successful. The many yogas that indicate a success-producing or failureproducing foundation are essential to analyze whenever the consultation has anything to do with the native’s success in life. Failing to consider these can cause a horoscope to appear to have only mediocre capacity for success, when in fact it promises greatness, or vice versa. The dasa dependent yogas that promise success and wealth are, of course, important to analyze any time the consultation bears on the level of success and wealth the native may realize. There are many of these yogas, so this can be tedious, but it is well worth the trouble when such an important matter is to be predicted. Considering these yogas carefully can make the difference when predicting the degree of success a native will have. The Ruinous Yogas and the Kemadruma Yogas in the Lunar Yogas chapter are important to analyze any time the consultation bears on the mental/emotional capacity of the native, or upon their success (as these yogas may prevent it), or in the event of a possible
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fall or tragedy that the querent is questioning about. Additionally, many of the more terrible yogas in the Ruinous Yogas chapter, such as Kapata Yoga and Mahapaataka Yoga, are necessary to consider if the consultation has any bearing on the character of the natives of any horoscopes that are being examined. Predicting the level of success that a horoscope promises is a very difficult matter. This is due largely to the fact that there are so many factors that indicate rise in life and success. There is not one single yoga that can give outstanding success all by itself, it is when one planet forms many success-producing yogas that its dasa gives outstanding success. A planet forming only one success-producing yoga can only give outstanding success if one of the important success-producing foundation yogas is also present in the horoscope. In order to predict the degree of success, therefore, it is essential that the astrologer is able to accurately judge all the possible successproducing yogas that a planet could be forming. In addition to the yogas given in this text that lead to success, the standard raja yogas formed by angle and trine lords and Vipareet Raja Yogas should be considered. Also very important are Mutual Yoga Karakas, planets on angles from each other in friendly rasis or better, and Maha Parivartana Yogas, both of which are detailed in my book Vault of the Heavens. In addition to these, the few raja yogas detailed in Upadesa Sutras and Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra are also very important and very effective. If an astrologer knows all these they will be able to predict success quite accurately. The auspicious yogas detailed in this text give success, and also wealth and happiness, so if they are formed in conjunction with other raja yogas, then wealth and happiness is combined with outstanding success. The greatest thing about the yogas in this text is that they have a wide application and do not only serve to predict success. It is quite remarkable what can be detailed from a horoscope through only their use. These yogas, which have been given names by the ancient masters, are practically a branch of Vedic Astrology by themselves. Ô
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Quick Search Yogas List Requires Parivartana (Exchange) Indra Yoga: Parivartana between the 5th & 11th, & the Moon in the 5th. Pg.154 Devendra Yoga: The 1st & 11th lords in parivartana, the 2nd & 10th lords in parivartana, & a fixed lagna. Pg.155 Chapa Yoga: The 4th & 10th lords in parivartana & the lagna lord exalted. Pg.173 Khadga Yoga: Parivartana between the 2nd & 9th lords, & the lagna lord in an angle or trine. Pg.177 Requires Planets in Own or Exaltation Rasis & in an Angle or Trine Avataraja Yoga: Saturn exalted, & Jupiter, Venus & Saturn in angles. Pg.145 Srinatha Yoga: The 7th lord exalted in 10th & the 9th & 10th lords joined. Pg.150 Lakshmi Yoga: The 9th lord in an angle in own or exaltation, & the lagna lord strong. Pg.151 Lakshmi Yoga: 9th lord in an angle in moolatrikona, & exalted lagna lord. Pg.151 Lakshmi Yoga: The 9th lord in highest exaltation in an angle aspected by a benefic, & the lagna lord strong. Pg.151 Chamara Yoga: The lagna lord exalted in an angle & aspected by Jupiter. Pg.172 Kubera Tulya Raja Yoga: Jupiter or Moon exalted in the 10th, 4th, or 7th. Pg.155 Gauri Yoga: The navamsa lord of the 10th lord joins the lagna lord in the 10th & is exalted. Pg.153 Parvata Yoga: The dispositor of the lagna lord is in its exaltation rasi or own rasi, & in an angle or trine. Pg.133 Kahala Yoga: The dispositor of the lord of the rasi occupied by the lagna lord is in exaltation rasi or own rasi, & in an angle or trine. Pg.133 Mridanga Yoga: The lord of the navamsa of an exalted planet is in an angle or trine, & an occupant of the angle or trine is strong in own or exaltation rasi, while the lagna lord is strong. Pg.134 Lakshmi Yoga: Venus & 9th lord in own or exaltation, & an angle or trine. Pg.152 Gauri Yoga: The 9th lord in own or exaltation rasi & in an angle or trine, & the Moon in own or exaltation rasi & in an angle or trine aspected by Jupiter. Pg.153 Requires Planets in Own or Exaltation Rasis Gandharva Yoga: The strong Sun exalted, the 10th lord in a kama house (3rd, 7th, 11th), the lagna lord with Jupiter, & the Moon in the 9th. Pg.156 Mukuta Yoga: Jupiter in own or exaltation, in the 6th or 8th from the Moon. Pg.94 Lakshmi Yoga: An exalted planet in the 3rd, & Venus vargottama in the 9th, conjunct another benefic. Pg.152 Garuda Yoga: The navamsa lord of the Moon is exalted during a day birth in the Shukla Paksha. Pg.155 Go Yoga: Exalted lagna lord, Jupiter in its moolatrikona with the 2nd lord. Pg.175 Bharati Yoga: The navamsa lord of the 2nd, 11th, or 5th lord is exalted, & is the 9th lord, or with the 9th lord. Pg.151
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Kahala Yoga: The lord in own or exaltation influenced by the lord. Pg.176 Chamara Yoga: The lagna lord exalted, day birth in Shukla Paksha, & Jupiter in the 2nd or an angle. Pg.172 Vidyut Yoga: The 11th lord deeply exalted with Venus, & in an angle from the lagna lord. Pg.182 Requires Debilitated Planets Kemadruma Yoga: The malefic Moon debilitated during a night birth. Pg.95 Kemadruma Yoga: The Moon with the Sun, aspected by a debilitated planet, & in a malefic’s navamsa. Pg.94 Reka Yoga: The lagna lord debilitated, the 4th lord aspected by the 6th lord, & the 9th lord in the 5th with the 8th lord. Pg.221 Reka Yoga: The lagna & 2nd lords debilitated, & the 9th lord combust. Pg.221 Jaya Yoga: The 6th lord debilitated & the 10th lord deeply exalted. Pg.175 Requires Combust Planets Reka Yoga: Jupiter combust & a weak lagna lord aspected by the 8th lord. Pg.221 Reka Yoga: Navamsa lord of 4th lord combust & aspected by the 12th lord. Pg.221 Reka Yoga: Three planets debilitated or combust, & the lagna lord is weak or in a dusthana. Pg.221 Requires Planets in the Lagna Subha Yoga: A benefic in the lagna. Pg.107 Asubha Yoga: A malefic in the lagna. Pg.107 Buddha Yoga: Jupiter in the lagna, the Moon in an angle from Jupiter, Rahu in the 2nd from the Moon, & the Sun & Mars in the 3rd from lagna (the Moon). Pg.144 Kusuma Yoga: Jupiter in the lagna, the Moon in the 7th & Sun in the 2nd. Pg.177 Chandala Yoga: Rahu in the lagna, Mars & Saturn joined in an angle, & benefics in the 12th or 6th. Pg.216 Chandala Yoga: Rahu in lagna, & Moon, Mercury, & Venus in one angle. Pg.216 Bheri Yoga: The 1st, 7th, 2nd & 7th occupied & the 9th or 10th lord is strong. Pg.171 Dhvaja Yoga: All malefics in the 8th & all benefics in the lagna. Pg.209 Varaha Yoga: All planets in 1st, 5th, & 4th houses. Pg.143 Matsya Yoga: Benefics in the lagna & 9th, mixed planets in the 5th, & malefics in the 4th & 8th. Pg.144 Requires Planets in Angles & Trines Raja Yoga: The Moon in the 5th & Jupiter in the 10th. Pg.94 Siva Yoga: The 5th lord in the 9th, 9th lord in the 10th, & 10th lord in the 5th. Pg.149 Sarada Yoga: The 10th lord in the 5th, Mercury in an angle, & Sun in Leo. Pg.181 Kurma Yoga: The 5th, 6th, & 7th occupied by benefics in own, exaltation, or friendly rasis or navamsas, while malefics are in the 3rd, 11th, & 1st in own or exaltation rasis or navamsas. Pg.144 Kusuma Yoga: Venus in an angle, the Moon in a trine with a benefic, Saturn in the 10th, & a fixed lagna. Pg.177
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Requires Planets in Angles Sarada Yoga: Mercury in an angle & Jupiter in the 11th from Mercury. Pg.181 Gaja Kesari Yoga: Jupiter in an angle from the lagna or the Moon, & joined or aspected by a benefic, while not in debilitation, inimical rasi, or combustion. Pg.173 Makuta Yoga: Saturn in the 10th, Jupiter in the 9th from the 9th lord, & a benefic in the 9th from Jupiter. Pg.178 Bheri Yoga: Venus, Jupiter, & lagna lord in an angle, & the 9th lord strong. Pg.171 Amala Yoga: Solely a benefic in the 10th from the lagna or the Moon. Pg.207 Parvata Yoga: Benefics in angles, & the 6th & 8th unoccupied or occupied by benefics. Pg.179 Kapata Yoga: A malefic in the 4th, & the 4th lord under malefic influence or hemmed by malefics. Pg.219 Kapata Yoga: Saturn, Mars or Rahu in the 4th with the malefic 10th lord, & the 10th lord aspected by a malefic. Pg.219 Karmasiddhi Yoga: The 10th lord in an angle with a benefic. Pg.176 Amara Yoga: All malefics in angles, or all benefics in angles. Pg.207 Requires Planets in Dusthanas Kemadruma Yoga: The Sun & Mars in any manner in the 12th and/or 8th, & the Moon, Saturn, & Venus in angles. Pg.220 Kartari Yoga: Starry planets in the 2nd & 12th from the lagna. Pg.108 Subhakartari Yoga: Only benefics in the 2nd & 12th from the lagna. Pg.107 Papakartari Yoga: Only malefics in the 2nd & 12th from the lagna. Pg.108 Lagnaadhi Yoga: Mercury, Jupiter & Venus, in 6th, 7th & 8th from lagna. Pg.177 Abhi Yoga: The lagna lord in 12th, a malefic in 10th, & Moon with Mars. Pg.215 Asubhamala Yoga: All the benefics in the 6th, 8th & 12th. Pg.216 Reka Yoga: Benefics in the 6th, 8th, & 12th, while malefics are in angles & trines & the 11th lord is weak. Pg.221 Daridra Yoga Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, & Mars in the 8th, 6th, 12th, 5th & 10th in any order, & the 12th lord, though debilitated or combust, is nevertheless stronger then the lagna lord. Pg.217 Kemadruma Yoga: The 9th lord in the 12th, the 12th lord weak in the 2nd, & malefics in the 3rd. Pg.220 Dur Yoga: A malefic in the 10th and the 10th lord in a dusthana. Pg.218 No Special Requirements Budha Aditya Yoga: Mercury conjunct the Sun. Pg.208 Surya Yoga: The Sun & the 10th lord in the 3rd with Saturn. Pg.156 Trilocana Yoga: The Sun, Moon & Mars in trines from each other. Pg.150 Jala Yoga: The Sun, Moon, & Mars joined in an angle, the 9th or 12th, & all of them without strength. Pg.219 Bhaskara Yoga: Mercury in the 2nd from the Sun, the Moon in the 11th from Mercury & Jupiter in a trine (5th or 9th) from the Moon. Pg.156
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Chandrika Yoga: The navamsa lord of the lord & the navamsa lord of the 9th lord joins the Sun, & the lagna is fixed & aspected by the 6th lord. Pg.173 Chandra Mangala Yoga: The Moon conjunct Mars. Pg.208 Kemadruma Yoga: The Moon with Rahu or Ketu, & aspected by a malefic. Pg.94 Kemadruma Yoga: The Moon with Rahu or Ketu, & aspected by a benefic overcome in war. Pg.94 Kemadruma Yoga: The malefic Moon in the 8th, influenced by a malefic during a night birth. Pg.94 Kemadruma Yoga: The malefic Moon conjunct a malefic, occupying, during a night birth, a malefic rasi or navamsa, & aspected by the 10th lord. Pg.94 Kemadruma Yoga: The Moon in a moveable rasi & navamsa, in a malefic’s navamsa, aspected by an inimical planet, & not aspected by Jupiter. Pg.94 Kemadruma Yoga: The malefic Moon with a malefic, aspecting the 9th lord, & debilitated in the navamsa. Pg.95 Mahapaataka Yoga: The Moon with Rahu, aspected by Jupiter who himself is under malefic association.Pg.221 Adhi Yoga: Mercury, Jupiter & Venus in the 6th, 7th & 8th from the Moon. Pg.91 Chandra Yoga: The 10th lord in an angle, trine, or 2nd from the Moon. Pg.92 Sakata Yoga: Jupiter in the 6th or 8th from the Moon, while not in an angle. Pg.93 Gaja Kesari Yoga: Jupiter in an angle from the Moon. Pg.173 Gaja Kesari Yoga: The Moon aspected by Venus, Jupiter, & Mercury without any of these being debilitated or combust. Pg.174 Dhana Yoga: Day birth, the Moon aspected by Jupiter, & the Moon in own or great friend’s navamsa. Pg.92 Dhana Yoga: Night birth, the Moon aspected by Venus, & the Moon in own or great friend’s navamsa. Pg.92 Gola Yoga: The benefic Moon in the 9th with Venus & Mercury, while Mercury is in the navamsa lagna. Pg.175 Pushkala Yoga: Moon’s lord joins the lagna lord in an angle, or they are joined in a great friend's rasi or better, & a strong planet influences the lagna. Pg.180 Indu Yoga: Mars in the 3rd from the Moon, Saturn in the 12th from Mars, Venus in the 7th from Saturn, & Jupiter in the 7th from Venus. Pg.157 Indra Yoga: Mars in the 3rd from the Moon, Saturn in the 7th from Mars, Venus in the 7th from Saturn, & Jupiter in the 7th from Venus. Pg.154 Gaja Yoga: The 9th lord from the 11th house is in the 11th with the Moon & aspected by the 11th lord. Pg.173 Virinchi Yoga: Jupiter, the 5th lord & Saturn in angles or trines & in own, friendly or exaltation rasis. Pg.146 Brahma Yoga: Jupiter in an angle from the 9th lord, Venus in an angle from the 11th lord, & Mercury in an angle from the lagna lord or 10th lord. Pg.149 Marud Yoga: Jupiter in a trine from Venus, the Moon in the 5th from Jupiter, & the Sun in an angle from the Moon. Pg.154 Sarasvati Yoga: Jupiter in own, exaltation or friendly rasi, & Mercury, Jupiter, & Venus in an angles, trines, or the 2nd house. Pg.151
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Kalanidhi Yoga: Jupiter in the or joined with or aspected by Mercury or Venus, or in a rasi owned by Mercury or Venus. Pg.176 Kahala Yoga: Jupiter & 4th lord in mutual angles, and lagna lord strong. Pg.175 Sarada Yoga: Jupiter or Mercury in a trine to the Moon, and Mars in 11th. Pg.181 Sarada Yoga: Jupiter in the 11th from Mercury, & the 10th lord in the 5th. Pg.181 Sarada Yoga: Jupiter in 11th from Mercury, and in an angle from Moon. Pg.181 Sarada Yoga: Jupiter in 11th from Mercury, & Mars in a trine to Mercury. Pg.181 Daridra Yoga: Jupiter as the lagna or 8th lord is stronger then the 9th lord & the weak 11th lord is combust & not in an angle. Pg.217 Srinatha Yoga: Venus, the 9th lord & Mercury in angles or trines, & in own, friendly or exaltation rasis. Pg.147 Muni Yoga: Venus with only malefics in the lagna or a trine, unaspected by benefics, & the said malefics are also in debilitation or inimical amsas. Pg.209 Daridra Yoga: Saturn in the 9th aspected by malefics, & Mercury, in conjunction with the Sun, is in the lagna and in debilitation navamsa. Pg.217 Chamara Yoga: Two benefics in the lagna, 9th, 10th, or 7th. Pg.172 Susubha Yoga: Only benefics in the 2nd, unaspected by malefics. Pg.210 Srikanta Yoga: The lagna lord, the Sun, & the Moon in angles or trines, & in own, friendly or exaltation rasis. Pg.147 Parijatha Yoga: The dispositor of the lord of the lagna lord, & the navamsa lord of that dispositor must be in an angle, trine, own rasi or exaltation rasi. Pg.133 Kalpadruma Yoga: The lagna lord, its dispositor, the dispositor of that, & the navamsa lord of the last, in an angle, trine, own rasi or exaltation rasi. Pg.134 Brahma Yoga: From the lagna lord, benefics in the 4th, 10th, & 11th. Pg.148 Parvata Yoga: The lagna & 12th lords in angles to each other & aspected by benefics. Pg.179 Bheri Yoga Lagna lord & Venus in angles to Jupiter, & the 9th lord strong. Pg.171 Sankha Yoga: The lagna lord along with the 10th lord is in a movable rasi & the 9th lord is strong. Pg.180 Hari Yoga: From the 2nd lord, benefics in the 2nd, 12th, & 8th. Pg.148 Kapata Yoga: 4th lord with Saturn, Rahu, or Mandi, aspected by a malefic. Pg.219 Kahala Yoga: The lords of the 4th & 9th in angles to each other, & the lagna lord strong. Pg.176 Sankha Yoga: The 5th & 6th lords in mutual angles, & a strong lagna lord. Pg.180 Hara Yoga: From the 7th lord, the 4th, 9th, & 8th occupied by benefics. Pg.148 Vishnu Yoga: The navamsa lord of the 9th lord joins the 10th lord in the 2nd with the 9th lord. Pg.149 Marajadhiraj Yoga: The 10th lord in the 9th in Paravatamsa, the 9th lord in the 2nd, & the 11th lord in Gopuramsa. Pg.179 Daridra Yoga: Planets placed in continuous houses in such a manner that the planet next in natural order is in the preceding house. Pg.218 Non Dasa Dependent Foundation Yogas (Not including Nabhasa Yogas) Hamsa Yoga: All seven planets in the lagna, 5th, 7th & 9th. Pg.120
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Kantaka Yoga: All seven planets in the & houses. Pg.120 Karika Yoga: All seven planets in the 7th, 10th, & 11th. Pg.121 Chatush Chakra Yoga: All planets in Aries, Leo, Virgo, Aquarius, Gemini, Pisces, Scorpio, & Libra. Pg.119 Dhvaja Yoga: All seven planets strong & alone, each of them in another's rasi (meaning no planet in its own rasi), & one in the lagna. Pg.119 Mahabhagya Yoga: In the case of a male, if the birth is during the day, & the lagna, the Sun & the Moon are in odd rasis. In the case of a female, if the birth is during the night & the lagna, the Sun, & the Moon are in even rasis. Pg.121 Mridanga Yoga: The lagna lord strong & the other six planets in angles, trines, own or exaltation rasis. Pg.122 Sankha Yoga: All seven planets in angles & trines & one of them exalted. Pg.122 Sankha Yoga: All seven planets in the 9th, 11th, 1st & 4th houses. Pg.122 Shatpada Yoga: All seven planets in the first six rasis. Pg.122 Shatrujeet Yoga: All 7 planets in Cancer, Virgo, Pisces, Sag., & Gemini. Pg.123 Simhasana Yoga: All seven planets in Taurus, Scorpio, Virgo, & Pisces. Pg.123 Simhasana Yoga: All seven planets in the 2nd, 6th, 8th & 12th. Pg.123 Sri Chatra Yoga: All seven planets in the 12th, 1st, 2nd & 7th. Pg.123 Subhamala Yoga: All seven planets in the 5th, 6th, & 7th. Pg.124 Asubhamala Yoga: All seven planets, the Sun-Saturn, in the 6th, 8th & 12th. Pg.124 Hala Yoga: All seven planets in the 1st & 12th houses. Pg.124 Hrada Yoga: All seven planets in debilitation rasi or navamsa. Pg.125 Kaka Yoga: Venus & Saturn in Aries, the Sun in Taurus, the Moon in Pisces, & Mars in Cancer. Pg.125 Kalasarpa Yoga: All planets between Ketu & Rahu. Pg.125 Ruchaka Yoga: Mars in an angle, & in its own or exaltation rasi. Pg.46 Bhadra Yoga: Mercury in an angle, & in its own or exaltation rasi. Pg.47 Hamsa Yoga: Jupiter in an angle, & in its own or exaltation rasi. Pg.48 Malavya Yoga: Venus in an angle, & in its own or exaltation rasi. Pg.50 Sasa Yoga: Saturn in an angle, & in its own or exaltation rasi. Pg.51 Malika Yoga: The seven planets in seven continuous houses. Pg.115 Grahamalika Yoga: All the nine planets consecutively in five, six, seven, eight or nine houses from the lagna or the Sun. Pg.117 Vosi Yoga: Starry planets in the 12th from the Sun. Pg.62 Vesi Yoga: Starry planets in the 2nd from the Sun. Pg.65 Ubhayachari Yoga: Starry planets in the 2nd & 12th from the Sun. Pg.68 Anapha Yoga: Starry planets in the 12th from the Moon. Pg.75 Sunapha Yoga: Starry planets in the 2nd from the Moon. Pg.78 Durudhara Yoga: Starry planets in the 2nd & 12th from the Moon. Pg.80 Kemadruma Yoga: No starry planets in the 2nd & 12th from the Moon. Pg.84 Vasumati Yoga: One-three benefics in Upachayas from the Moon or lagna. Pg.87 Uttama Yoga: The Moon in the 3rd, 6th, 9th or 12th from the Sun. Pg.88 Sama Yoga: The Moon in the 2nd, 5th, 8th or 11th from the Sun. Pg.88 Adhama Yoga: The Moon in the 1st, 4th, 7th or 10th from the Sun. Pg.88
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Index of Yogas A Abhi Yoga, 215 Adhama Yoga, 88 Adhi Yoga, 91 Akriti Yogas, 11, 23-37 Amala Yoga, 207 Amara Yoga, 207 Amsaavatara Yoga, 145 Anapha Yoga, 75 Ardha Chandra Yoga, 35 Asraya Yogas, 11, 12-14 Asubha Yoga, 107 Asubhamala Yoga, 124 Asubhamala Yoga, 216 Asubhavesi Yoga, 66 Asubhavosi Yoga, 63 Asubhobhayachari Yoga, 69 Avataraja Yoga, 145
Chandra Mangala Yoga, 208 Chandra Yoga, 36, 92 Chandrika Yoga, 173 Chapa Yoga, 35, 173 Chatra Yoga, 34 Chatush Chakra Yoga, 119
Hamsa Yoga, 48, 120 Hara Yoga, 148 Hari Yoga, 148 Hrada Yoga, 125 I Indra Yoga, 154 Indu Yoga, 157
D J Dala Yogas, 11, 14-16 Dama Yoga, 21 Danda Yoga, 32 Daridra Yoga, 217, 218 Devendra Yoga, 155 Dhana Yoga, 92 Dhvaja Yoga, 119, 209 Dur Yoga, 218 Durudhara Yoga, 80
Jala Yoga, 219 Jaya Yoga, 175 K
Kahala Yoga, 133, 175 Kaka Yoga, 125 Kalanidhi Yoga, 176 Kalasarpa Yoga, 125 B G Kalpadruma Yoga, 134 Kamala Yoga, 27 Bhadra Yoga, 47 Gada Yoga, 25 Kantaka Yoga, 120 Bharati Yoga, 151 Gaja Yoga, 173 Kapata Yoga, 219 Bhaskara Yoga, 156 Gaja Kesari Yoga, 173, Karika Yoga, 121 Bheri Yoga, 171 174 Karmasiddhi Yoga, 176 Brahma Yoga, 148, 149 Gandharva Yoga, 156 Kartari Yoga, 108 Buddha Yoga, 144 Gauri Yoga, 153 Kedara Yoga, 19 Budha Aditya Yoga, 208 Go Yoga, 175 Kemadruma Yoga, 84, Gola Yoga, 16, 175 94-95, 20 C Grahamalika Yoga, 117 Khadga Yoga, 177 Guruda Yoga, 155 Kubera Tulya Raja Yoga, Chakra Yoga, 36 155 Chamara Yoga, 172 H Kurma Yoga, 144 Chandala Yoga, 216, 217 Kusuma Yoga, 177 Hala Yoga, 24, 124 Kuta Yoga, 34
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Lagnaadi Yoga, 177 Raja Yoga, 94 Lakshmi Yoga, 151, 152 Rajju Yoga, 12 Lunar Yogas, 75-84 Reka Yoga, 221 Ruchaka Yoga, 46 M S Mahabhagya Yoga, 121 Mahapaataka Yoga, 221 Sakata Yoga, 26, 93 Mahapurusha Yogas, 45- Sama Yoga, 88 53 Samudra Yoga, 36 Makuta Yoga, 178 Sankha Yoga, 122, 180 Mala Yoga, 14 Sankhya Yogas, 11, 16Malavya Yoga, 50 23 Malika Yoga, 115 Sara Yoga, 31 Marajadhiraj Yoga, 179 Sarada Yoga, 181 Marud Yoga, 154 Sarasvati Yoga, 151 Matsya Yoga, 144 Sarpa Yoga, 15 Mridanga Yoga, 122, 134 Sasa Yoga, 51 Mukuta Yoga, 94 Shakti Yoga, 32 Muni Yoga, 209 Shatpada Yoga, 122 Musala Yoga, 13 Shatrujeet Yoga, 123 Simhasana Yoga, 123 N Siva Yoga, 149 Solar Yogas, 61-69 Nabhasa Yogas, 11-38 Sri Chatra Yoga, 123 Nala Yoga, 14 Srikanta Yoga, 147 Nauka Yoga, 33 Srinatha Yoga, 147, 150 Sringataka Yoga, 24 P Subha Yoga, 107 Subha/Asubha/Misra Panchamahapurusha Yogas, 4 Yogas, 45-53 Subhakartari Yoga, 107 Papakartari Yoga, 108 Subhamala Yoga, 124 Parijatha Yoga, 133 Subhayachari Yoga, 69 Parvata Yoga, 133, 179 Sula Yoga, 18 Pasa Yoga, 20 Sunapha Yoga, 78 Pushkala Yoga, 180 Surya Yoga, 156
Susubha Yoga, 210 Suvesi Yoga, 66 Suvosi Yoga, 63 T Trilocana Yoga, 150 U Ubhayachari Yoga, 68 Uttama Yoga, 88 V Vajra Yoga, 28 Vallaki Yoga, 23 Vapi Yoga, 28 Varaha Yoga, 143 Vasumati Yoga, 87 Veena Yoga, 22 Vesi Yoga, 65 Vidyut Yoga, 182 Vihaga Yoga, 27 Virinichi Yoga, 146 Vishnu Yoga, 149 Vosi Yoga, 62 Y Yava Yoga, 29 Yuga Yoga, 17 Yupa Yoga, 30
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Index of Horoscopes Ali, Muhammad, 128 Ammachi, 58, 73, 230 Anandamayi Ma, 56, 96, 127 Andretti, Mario, 190 Arcaro, Eddie, 103 Aaron, Hank, 201 Asimov, Isaac, 198 Ayurvedic physician, 130 Belushi, John, 160, 195 Berkowitz, David, 231 Besant, Annie, 129, 200 Bridges, Beau, 162 Bundy, Ted, 227 Bush, George, Sr. 97 Caretaker of the Elderly, 236 Carter, C.E.O., 212 Carter, Rosalyn, 210 Cayce, Edgar, 160 Champion, Marge, 105, 232 Chaplin, Charlie, 206 Chavez, Cesar, 187 Clavell, James, 162 Clinton, Bill, 72 Connery, Sean, 130 Crowley, Aleister, 59, 132 Dillinger, John, 169 Disney, Walt, 118 Duke of Windsor, 204 Dylan, Bob, 194 Eastwood, Clint, 54, 72 Ebertin, Reinhold, 204 Edward IV, 223 Eichmann, Adolf, 73, 163 Maximillian, Albert, 70, 98, 233
Fischer, Bobby, 141, 192 Fonda, Jane, 114, 142 Ford, Henry, 71, 224 Franklin, Benjamin, 55, 70, 95, 110, 166 Gable, Clark, 196 Gandhi, Indira, 96, 113, 128 Gandhi, Mahatma, 56, 70, 111, 182 Gates, Bill, 54, 69, 99, 163 Gebel-Williams, Gunther, 202 Goldwyn, Samuel, 101 Gorbachev, Mikhail, 96 Haldeman, Lon, 168 Harrison, William, 167, 226 Hassan II, 184, 226 Herbert, Frank, 189 Hirohito, 235 Hitchcock, Sir Alfred, 118 Hitler, Adolf, 40, 129 Hoover, J. Edgar, 99 Hudson, Rock, 105 Hurkos, Peter, 113, 167 Jobs, Steve, 97 Johansson, Ingemar, 225 Jung, Carl, 43 Kennedy, Caroline, 214 King, Martin-Luther, 74 Landis, Carol, 161 Librarian, 60 Lindbergh, Charles, 128 Lonely Lady, 41 Longworth, Alice R., 223 Louis XIV, 57, 201 MacArthur, Douglas, 100 Makarios III, 229
Manilow, Barry, 165 Manson, Charles, 191 Marx, Carl, 104 Masters, William H., 197 Mata Hari, 70, 229 Maurice de TallygrandPerigord, Charles, 190 Maximillian, Emperor, 103 Monk, 38 Monroe, Marilyn, 228 Morgan, J.P. Sr., 138 Morgan, J.P. Jr., 139 Newman, Paul, 99, 109, 166, 211 Oakley, Annie, 59 Perot, Ross, 110 Pope John Paul I, 130 Ramakrishna, 98 Raman, B.V., 158 Ramana Maharshi, 53 Reagan, Ronald, 199 Revere, Paul, 193 Robinson, Sugar Ray, 102 Roosevelt, Franklin D., 212 Scientist/Professor, 222 Sharif, Omar, 165 Shelley, Mary, 186 Simpson, O.J., 100 Taylor, Elizabeth, 164, 167 Tesla, Nikola, 170 Thatcher, Margaret, 131, 170 Travolta, John, 10, 136 Truman, Harry, 72, 158 Turner, Ted, 203 Wells, H.G., 157, 188 Wonder, Stevie, 135 Woolworth, F.W., 137, 159
About the Author Ernst Wilhelm earned a degree in Naturopathy at the age of twenty-one. After practicing in that field for one year, particularly Iridology and nutritional counseling, he quit due to believing that physical well-being was secondary to mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, and instead turned his attention towards astrology. Since then he has made an extensive study of the classical texts from India as well as having studied many texts by Western Astrologers. After many years of study he has come to believe that, for those of intellectual bent, the best use of astrology is the study of astrology. The study of astrology, the Eyes of the Vedas, can assist a person in learning to see that everything is an aspect of God, and to live a life of detachment, duty and happiness. So while maintaining a private practice, his greatest inspiration is the teaching of astrology for which he has founded Jyotish Academy International, teaching Vedic Astrology worldwide through classes as well as correspondence courses. He is a regular contributor to Vedic Astrology magazine, and an American Council of Vedic Astrology certified teacher. He is the author of Vault of the Heavens, Treatise on Vedic Astrology, and Tarot- Bringing Us Closer to the Truth. His current writing projects include the literal translation and commentary on an important Sanskrit astrology text- Upadesa Sutras, and a book on relationship compatibility. He is also developing, KälaVedic Astrology Software in partnership with his wife, Srishti.
