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For those who are new to Jyotish, here are some pointers to help
you understand the terms Gamini has used in his Starscope pages.
1. A PUSHKARA NAVAMSA/PN
Out
of the 108 navamsa [an arc of 3 degrees 20 minutes] 24 are considered very
fortunate and auspicious. Each sign has 2 PN. Each sign also has a specific
PushKara Bhaga/PB or a degree which is even more fortunate to be born with. Also
3 out the 24 PN are Vargottama/VGN or in the same harmonic division, and they
get more strength.
| ARIES |
The
7th Libra or Thula Navamsa 20*00'-23*20' and the 9th Sagittarius/Dhanu
Navamsa 26*40'-30*00' PB is the 21st degree |
| TAURUS |
The
3rd Pisces/Meena Navamsa 6*40'-10*00', and the 5th Taurus 13*20'-16*40'
PB: The 14th degree. Note this is a Vargottama Navamsa/VGN:Taurus/Taurus
ruled by Venus |
| GEMINI |
6th
Pisces 16*40'-20*00' and the 8th Taurus 23*20'-26*40' PB: 24th degree |
| CANCER |
The
1st Cancer Navamsa/VGN 0*-3*20', and 3rd Virgo/Kanya 6*40'-10*00'
PB: 7th degree |
| LEO |
7th
Libra 20*00-23*20' and the 9th Sagittarius 26*40'-30*00'
PB: 21st Degree |
| VIRGO |
The
3rd Pisces 6*40'-10*00'and the 5th Taurus 13*20-16*40'
PB: 14th degree |
| LIBRA |
The
6th Navamsa Pisces 16*40'-20*00', and the 8th Taurus 23*20'-26*40' PB:
24th degree |
| SCORPIO |
The
1st Cancer 0*-3*20' and the 3rd Virgo 6*40'-10*00'.
PB: 7th degree |
| SAGITTARIUS |
The
7th Libra 20*00'-23*20' and the 9th Sagittarius/VGN 26*40'-30*00' PB:
21st degree |
| CAPRICORN |
The
3rd Pisces 6*40'- 10*00'[ Note the most auspicious Abhjit Muhurtha- used
in electional or Muhurtha work spans 6*40'-10*53'20" is located
here for the most part]And the 5th Taurus Navamsa 13*20'-16*40' PB: 14th
degree |
| AQUARIUS |
The
6th Pisces 16*40'-20*00' and the 8th Taurus 23*20'-26*40' PB: 24th
degree |
| PISCES |
The
1st Cancer 0*-3*20' and the 3rd
Virgo 6*40'-10*00'
PB: the 7th degree |
AND,
HE ADDS
Note
1.
The rulership of the PN are given to the
benefics only: Jupiter, Moon, Mercury and Venus
2.
PB can be fruitfully used in electional work.
3.
When Karaka planets transit PN/PB they bestow good
results accordingly to the native. Better if they are
associated with running Dashas/Planetary Periods in a
given time.
4.
Three or more planets sitting on PN [especially the
Karakas Atma/Amatya [Jaimini's] and even 2 on PB in a
natal chart give strength and power.
For
more information, please refer Predicting Through Navamsa
and Nadi Astrology by Chadulal S. Patel. (1996: Sagar.
New Delhi)
2. NOTES ON MRITYU BHAGA/MB DEATH DEGREE
Mrityu Bhaga/MB Death Degree or Station. Dr K.S.Charak's Subtleties of
Medical Astrology [ New Delhi: Vision, 1996] has a fin
e chapter on Mrityu Bhaga: The Inauspicious Planetary Stations. [Prasna
Marga is an excellent classic. Dr B.V Raman's translation is in 2 parts.
Published by Motilal Banarsidass. 2nd ed. Delhi, 1992]
Each
planet, Mandi, and Lagna when it sits or transits a MB causes obstruction,
frustration and health challenges. This can be safely extended to mean
destruction as well, like hurt, conflict, violence when applied to nations or
countries
Here
is the MB table for signs/planets/Mandi/Gulika and Lagna
Note signs are Aries thru Pisces
| |
Ar |
Ta |
Ge |
Ca |
Le |
Vi |
Li |
Sc |
Sa |
Ca |
Aq |
Pi |
| SU |
20 |
9 |
12 |
6 |
8 |
24 |
16 |
17 |
22 |
2 |
3 |
23 |
| MO |
26 |
12 |
13 |
25 |
24 |
11 |
26 |
14 |
13 |
25 |
5 |
12 |
| MA |
19 |
28 |
25 |
23 |
29 |
28 |
14 |
21 |
2 |
15 |
11 |
6 |
| ME |
15 |
14 |
13 |
12 |
8 |
18 |
20 |
10 |
21 |
22 |
7 |
5 |
| JU |
19 |
29 |
12 |
27 |
6 |
4 |
13 |
10 |
17 |
11 |
15 |
28 |
| VE |
28 |
15 |
11 |
17 |
10 |
13 |
4 |
6 |
27 |
12 |
29 |
19 |
| SA |
10 |
4 |
7 |
9 |
12 |
16 |
3 |
18 |
28 |
14 |
13 |
15 |
| RA |
14 |
13 |
12 |
11 |
24 |
23 |
22 |
21 |
10 |
20 |
18 |
8 |
| KE |
8 |
18 |
20 |
10 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
| LAG |
1 |
9 |
22 |
22 |
25 |
2 |
4 |
23 |
18 |
20 |
24 |
10 |
|
GUL
|
23 |
24 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
8 |
18 |
20 |
10 |
21 |
22 |
Note:
Mandi and Gulika mutual relationship [whether they are the same] is still a
matter of controversy, and will be discussed in detail along with other factors
as we move on.
3.
When several planets transit their own MB and Lagna MB the intensity or
propensity for damage is higher.
4.
If a hostile planet for a given Lagna passes that Lagna's MB it is also a period
that is generally challenging. For example: the 25th degree in Gemini
is Mars' MB. Mars owns both 6 and 11 houses for the Gemini Lagna and becomes the
most hostile planet. The 22nd degree is the Gemini Lagna's MB. When Mars passes
both MB's it is a period more likely to cause hurt to a Gemini person if other
factors unfolding in a person/s natal chart at that time are supportive.
For example : A mutual exchange of houses by Mercury, the Lagna Lord and Mars .
Mercury passing 10th degree in Scorpio when Mars is on MB in Gemini
Because Mercury as lagna lord represents the body and his transit of the 6th
house [Scorpio for the Gemini Ascendant] with Mars in lagna requires much
mindfulness. Note Mercury also is the ruler of the 4th house of vehicles and
property. When the 4th lord goes to the 6th chances for hurt and
accidents/sickness are high.
5. Note also the Ashtakavarga both Samudaya or the total for each house and
Binna for each planet. If they are low below 27 [Samudaya or Total] and 4 [Binna
or Individual] it is not good. Lower the worse. On AshtakaVarga a few good works
to start with are by BV Raman (New Delhi: UBSPD, 8th ed, 1992) , Ashtakavarga
by Patel and Aiyar (New Delhi: Sagar, Revised ed, 1996). Dots of Destiny:
Applications of Ashtakavarga by Vinay Aditya (New Delhi:Vision, 1996).
For Rahu and Ketu's Ashtakavarga thre are 2 standard methods of allocation.
A. On the premise that Rahu is akin to Saturn , and Ketu to Mars. For example if
Rahu is placed on your 3rd house =Leo, see the bindus
[benefic values] donated by Saturn [in his Ashtakavarga] to Leo. If the value is
3, give that Rahu.
B. Based on the dispositor theory . The same Rahu in Leo. The ruler of Leo is
the Sun [the dispositor of Rahu]Check the Ashatakavarga of the Sun in your
chart. If the Sun has donated 5 Bindus, pass it to Rahu.
6.
MB and Atma Karaka. The strength of PutraKaraka, Gnati Karaka [Jaimini's] have
to be studied as well. K.N. Rao's Predicting Through Jaimini's Chara Dasha
(Lucknow:Vani,1995) is a very helpful book, and an
original piece of research
7.
Vital thing to keep in mind is there is nothing black or white in Vedic
astrology. You will find that some MBs are cuddling PNs or PushKara Navamsa. In
all situations examine as many factors as you can : a planets's strength by its
placement, association, aspect in Varga/ Divisional/ Harmonic, and even
Varshapal or the Annual chart, Varga Bala, the running Dashas, the Transits. MB
in PN can mutually dilute both favourable and unfavourable effects
8.
We do not predict on a single or even a few factors. An examination must be
based on the larger matrix of planetary relationships. A work that can be
strongly recommended is Astrology, Destiny and the Wheel of Time by K.N.Rao. (Lucknow:
Vani. 2nd ed 1995)
9. Like the Mrityu Bhaga or MB, the 22nd Drekkana Lord/22DL [the ruler of the
8th house in the Drekkana Chart. Simply count the 22nd Drekkana from the Lagna.
A Drekkana is a 1/3 division of 30 degree sign] the planets placed in 8th house
have the capacity to cause hurt and frustrations when they get a chance.
10. The 64th Navamsa is similar to 22DL. Here it is narrowed down to 3 degree
and 20 minutes from 10 degrees. The arcs of Navamsa and Drekkana respectively.
The 64th Navamsa falls in the 8th house from the lagna as well. See who are the
64th Navamsa Lord/64NL from both Lagna and the natal Moon. [See Essentials of
Medical Astrology by Dr. K.S. Charak. New Delhi:Vision, 1994]
11. In Nadi Astrology [see Patel above] the Brighu Bindu/BB is the Lagna Sputa
or the Degree of the Lagna or the Rising applied to the 8th house. For example:
If your Lagna is 9 degrees Aries your 22DL is Mars again, and your BB from Lagna
would be the 9 degree in Scorpio. The 64 NL from the Lagna is Mercury who owns
the 3rd Navamsa in Scorpio which is Aries. Do the same from your Moon. If your
Moon was sitting on the 27 degree in Aquarius for example, the BB would be the
27 degree in Virgo. And the 64NL from the Moon is the ruler or owner of the 9th
or the last h Navamsa in Virgo and that is Virgo and Mercury again. Now you need
to carefully evaluate the strength of these signs/houses and/planets. Note that
Virgo in KalaPurusha is the 6th house and Scorpio is the 8th house which have a
special association with sickness/disease.
Note: When slow-moving malefics Rahu and Saturn especially pass the sensitive
points, the duration of the effects can be longer. Fast moving planets
especially Mars and the Sun and Venus , Mercury and the Moon can trigger an
event.
12.
Note Planets sitting on and or passing Sarpa and Pasha Drekkana: The Sarpa
Drekkanas are the 2nd and 3rd in Cancer, 1st and 2nd in Scorpio and the 3rd in
Pisces. Planets sitting on Sarpa D have capacity to cause sickness in their
Dashas, especially if they also happen to be sitting in or rulers of 6, 8, 12
houses, if they are Retrograde /R . Pasha Drekkaanas are 2nd and 3rd in Libra,
1st and 3rd in Capricorn, and the 1st in Aquarius. Planets on these in
conjunction with other factors above can be hostile and obstructing.
13
Gandantha Kshetra or Field/GD; These are the 9th or the last Navamsa of Cancer
and the 1st in Leo, 9th in Scorpio and the 1st in Sagittarius, and the 9th in
Pisces and the 1st in Aries. A total of 6 Navamsas. Hart Defouw and Robert
Svoboda have done a strong chapter on Nakshatras in Light on Life (
London: Penguin, 1996) Planets on these get their energies negated/liberated.
And Malefics can get really mean [ K.T. Shubhakaran
has done a larger 2 part work on Nakshatra Based Predictions published by
(Sagar. New Delhi, 1991,1994). Also a handy work on Nakshatras by Dennis
M. Harness. Published by (Motilal Banarsidass. Delhi, 2000) and also by (Lotus
Press, 1999).
A former Sunday Times columnist and currently the Jyotish columnist for the Sri
Lankan Sunday Observer, Gamini Dissanayake now resides in Toronto, Canada. He
has
studied and practised Jyotish for the past 20 years and was initiated into the
science by his late father, DMA Dissanayake who was inspired by the words of
Carl Jung, Suryanarayan Rao and BV Raman. With his active professional life as a
journalist, broadcaster and writer, Gamini says he came slowly to understand how
karma manifests through the birth chart and his attention turned more and more
towards his studies and researches in Jyotish. Today he is a practising Jyotishi
and is writing his first book on Jyotish, Astrology, Collective Deaths and
Destiny.
Each
week Gamini will write a column on the planetary effects on all 12 rising signs.
For readings or advice, please contact Gamini via his website,
call Canada 647 271 3298 or email him at gaminird@hotmail.com or
gaminird@yahoo.ca
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