The Nine Planets & their Significations

Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn; plus, Rahu & Ketu (Shadow planets)

 

§  Natural Benefic - Jupiter & Venus – Venus is more benefic than Jupiter, due to feminine nature. However, they both, always tend to give good results, capable of providing something good, in other words, they make life easy (however, they do have malefic qualities as well). As they are benefic / full of goodness, therefore, they are pious, transparent, positive and give constructive results.

 

§  Natural malefic – Saturn, Rahu, Ketu & Mars. Mars has been considered the most malefic planet due to full of energy. And Saturn is considered the least malefic due to lazy attitude. Therefore, Rahu is more malefic than Saturn & Ketu is more malefic than Rahu.

 

§  Kroor (Cruel) Planet – The Sun is the special planet, however, designated as cruel planet. As we know it has lot of heat, dry, fiery becomes fierce (energy & needs to burn it on daily basis) and tend to burn others (planets making combust) or the house where it is posited, therefore designated as Kroor planet.  It travels at a uniform speed/ motion. It is a royal planet, therefore, does not mould himself, rather, forces other planets to change their temperament (irrespective of their nature).  The Sun is the king of planets. Cruelty is also necessary feature to a king, so that the Public will have some fear towards king. As we know he is having lordship of Leo sign, relevant to Lion, the King of forest. 

 

§  Conditional Benefic & Malefic – The Moon & Mercury. They are parasite, cannot function without support. Thus, they both can become benefic & Malefic, plus they perform important role in native’s life (from childhood till death) as they both control our mind & intellect; they easily get influenced by other factors. So, understanding their temperament is very important.

                      i.        Moon – Moon is good / benefic if it is far away from the Sun. If it is placed either in 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th house from the Sun, it is benefic else it becomes malefic.

Or we can say this way as well –

 

§  Moon is benefic from Shukl Paksh Saptami till Krishn Paksh Saptami &

 

§  Moon is malefic from Krishan Paksh Astami till Shukl Paksh Ashtami.

 

                     ii.        Mercury – Mercury placed alone in a benefic house or with a benefic planet gives benefic results else placed with malefic or in malefic houses, will become malefic.

 

§  Functional benefic - A Planet (or planets) become functionally benefic as a result of ruling certain houses, which means even though they are not inherently one of the benefic planets, they may be assigned (to bless) some positive or malefic influence on the horoscope based on their condition in it. A planet attaining the lordship of Trines (1st, 5th & 9th houses) becomes functional benefic planet. Point to note that planet becoming functional benefic would focus more on his Mooltrikon Rashi. There are few ascendents in which one sign is falling in trine and its second sign occupying either of malefic houses, shall be discussed separately in forthcoming lessons.

 

§  Functional Malefic - A Planet (or planets) become functionally malefic as a result of ruling certain house/houses, which means even though they are not inherently one of the malefic planets, they may be assigned (to punish) some negative or malefic influence on the horoscope based on their condition in it. 

6th House - छठा भाव

v  छठा भाव दैनिक कार्य, सेवा, आहार, स्वास्थ्य और शारीरिक बीमारी को दर्शाता है।

v  काम करने की शारीरिक क्षमता, कर्मचारी। इसके अलावा फिटनेस, आहार और व्यायाम, झगड़े, दुश्मन और कानून शामिल हैं

v  कोर्ट, मुकदमों, पालतू जानवर, बीमारी का प्रतिरोध, प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली, कठिन श्रम करने की क्षमता, स्वयंसेवी कार्य / श्रम, नागरिक

v  सेवा कार्य/प्रतियोगिता, केयरटेकिंग, और सांसारिक दैनिक कार्य। छठे भाव में वास्तव में शामिल है

v  आपके काम की गुणवत्ता, आपके द्वारा किए जाने वाले कार्यों की गुणवत्ता। दैनिक सांसारिक कार्यों में व्यक्तिगत स्वच्छता शामिल है

v  और रोजमर्रा के संकटों का जवाब देने का हमारा तरीका। इस भाव में जन्म के ग्रह अक्सर किसके द्वारा संचालित होते हैं

v  संगठन और संरचना और समय और कैलेंडर प्रबंधन पर ध्यान केंद्रित करते हैं। गोचर करने वाले ग्रह

v  छठा भाव हमें आदतें बनाने और हमारे शेड्यूल को फिर से परिभाषित करने में मदद करता है।

जीवन एक संघर्ष है - लेकिन...

ऐसे लोग हैं जो जीवन को चुनौती के रूप में लेते हैं। छठा भाव दैनिक कार्य को संदर्भित करता है या दैनिक सांसारिक कार्यों में व्यक्तिगत स्वच्छता, रोजमर्रा के संकटों का जवाब देने की हमारी पद्धति शामिल है। कड़ी मेहनत करने की क्षमता, भाइयों और भाइयों जैसे (दोस्त) के साथ गलतफहमी । सेवा, झगड़े, स्वयं सेवक। कैरियर के प्रति दृष्टिकोण, और अपने सहकर्मियों या ग्राहकों के प्रति, यदि व्यवसाय में है।

इसलिए, छठा भाव मूल रूप से छठी इंद्रिय है। यह हमें बताता है या यों कहें कि हमें जीवन में होने वाली (बुरी) घटनाएं के बारे में चेतावनी देता है।

6th भाव 2nd se 5वां भाव है और 5वां भाव बुद्धि, और ज्ञान का भाव है, और जैसा कि हम सभी जानते हैं कि दूसरा भाव ( wealth, possessions, expression, & capacity to communicate) अभिव्यक्ति, संवाद करने की क्षमता का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है, इसलिए 6वां भाव हमें बताता है (how to express our feelings and concepts to others,) कि अपनी भावनाओं और अवधारणाओं को दूसरों के सामने कैसे व्यक्त करें, अपने अनुभव और ज्ञान के आधार पर. और ये दूसरे - अन्य परिवार के सदस्य, मित्र और सहकर्मी हो सकते हैं। 6वां भाव (अंतर्निहित) कर्म karmic difficulties कठिनाइयों को इंगित करता है, उनकी (अन्य) आक्रामकता, सकारात्मक / नकारात्मक के माध्यम से, इस जीवन में दूसरों की सेवा करते हुए चुनौती का सामना करने के लिए संघर्ष। दूसरे शब्दों में, यह हमें बाधाओं को दूर करने की क्षमता और जीवन के लक्ष्यों को प्राप्त करने के लिए लड़ने और साहस के बारे में बताता है।

·         आज की दुनिया प्रतिस्पर्धियों और दुश्मनों से भरी है, हालांकि, हमारे असली दुश्मन हमारे मालिक, सहकर्मी या व्यावसायिक साझेदार हैं जो हमें अपने लक्ष्यों को प्राप्त करने के लिए नीचे लाने की कोशिश करते हैं।

·         हर दिन काम पर जाने और ऐसा करने के लिए अनुशासित मानसिकता रखने की कठिनाई का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है।

·         छठा भाव उपचय भाव (विकास का भाव) भी है, इस प्रकार, हम नकारात्मक प्रभावों को शांत कर सकते हैं, through our knowledge, and be transparent to yourself बशर्ते हम आत्मविश्वासी /स्पष्ट नेतृत्व वाले और अनुशासित हों।  अनुषासन का मतलब सिर्फ समय पर सोना, जगना, खान पीना और अभ्यास या योग करना नहीं है II यहा मैं चिंतक जी का उदाहरण देना चाहूंगा, कल 3 बजे उठकर अपना रोज का पूजा पाठ पूरा किया और फिर दिल्ली के लिए शताब्दी पकड़ी, इसका मतलब है कि उसने अपनी दिन-प्रतिदिन की गतिविधियों को नहीं छोड़ा I

·         छठे भाव में मजबूत ग्रह हमें कार्य करने के लिए प्रेरित करते हैं, दिन-प्रतिदिन चुनौतियों का सामना करते हैं और यहां तक ​​कि हमें दूसरों की मदद करने के लिए भी प्रेरित करते हैं।

·         यदि छठा भाव या उसका स्वामी कमजोर हो तो उस स्थिति में जातक को खुद पर ध्यान केंद्रित करना होता है, कमियों का पता लगाना होता है और अनुशासित रहना होता है।

 Twelve Ascendants – Important Planetary Combinations

The Ascendant or the first house in the D1 chart signifies Physical body, Personality, Behaviour, & Character of the native. It denotes Health & Happiness besides General strength of the natal chart.

• If Ascendant or its lord is associated with benefic planets or functionally benefic planets aspect Ascendant or its lord, the native becomes happy & healthy. He will be virtuous, good looking with bright future.

Aries ascendant 

Benefic Planets – Malefic Planets -

• The Sun – 5th lord, Mercury – 3rd & 6th lord,

• Mars – 1st & 8th lord Venus – 2nd & 7th lord

• Jupiter – 9th lord Saturn – 10th & 11th lord

• Yog Karak – Moon in 5th or 9th house is Yog Karak

• Otherwise, Moon is Neutral.

• Mercury being 3rd & 6th lord is most malefic planet.

Important Planetary Combinations –

• Combination of Mars, Jupiter & Venus in 2nd house gives Immense Wealth to the native.

• Combination of Venus +Mars in 7th house blesses with – Self Acquired Wealth and Fortunate.

• The Sun in Lagan + Jupiter in 9th house →→→ RAJ YOG

• Saturn in 9th house if associated or aspected by Jupiter gives prosperity and Fortune.

• Saturn & Rahu in Aries Lagan Might cause Physical Defect.

• If Rahu or Ketu posited Lagan, 2nd, in 8th or in 10th house & in trine to the Sun or the Moon , the native suffers from Paralysis.

General Attributes –

– Movable. Odd, Fiery, Male sign with Mars as Lord.

– Fiery Sign signifies Force, Energy & Stamina.

– Native will be very active, physically & Mentally, he is not upset by the obstacles and will not leave any work incomplete. Means, he will not take rest without completing a job.

- Therefore, he is highly ambitious and would like to attain the highest position in the office.

- It is difficult for him to sit at a place quietly. Therefore, short tempered and gets excited soon.

– His thoughts are very rational, and his approach to a problem is very systematic and scientific and based on facts. Fond of art, loves beauty & elegance.

– However, he is rather aggressive and impulsive and takes quick decisions.

– Suffers from Bilious ailments like Fever, Pain caused by derangement of the Bilious humour.

- If Moon & Saturn are placed in Lagan, the native might develop insanity. And if Aries Lagan is afflicted, the native may suffer from headache or a disease related to brain.

– The Native is very energetic, enterprising, progressive and fond of knowledge acquiring knowledge.

– Takes Keen interest in all intellectual pursuits.

– Has round eyes, well set teeth, busy eyebrows, face is egg shaped, complexion is pinkish red, speech is not fluent, nails are dirty or badly shaped.

– Eats very little, walks fast & looks as if he is running, quick grasping power, however, at times picks up a quarrel on insignificant issues.

Positive Traits – Creative, original & dynamic, bold, ambitious, full of self-confidence, loves independence, strong will power, has the capacity to fight against obstacles & adversities and emerges as a winner.

Negative Traits – Very impulsive and impatient, quarrelsome, stubborn, short tempered, extremist, rash in taking decisions and implementing them. Find it hard to accept another’s point of view.

Profession – Successful in trade, industry, agriculture or Mining. Police, Engineer, Doctor, Labour leader or Fire fighting Officer.

 

Khar  – The trouble maker: The Source of Danger and Demise 

 (22nd Drekkana ,64th Navamsha)

 

 

Mr. C.S. Patel in his book “Navamsha in Astrology” has mentioned about KHAR Drekkana / Navamsha. (Refer Pg. 38).   

                                                                                                                  

The 22nd Drekkana from that of the Drekkana occupied by the ascendant is called Khar.                                                

The 64th Navamsha from that of the Navamsha occupied by the Moon is called Khar Navamsha.

Classics such as Phal Deepika & Jatak Parijta advises using the 22nd and 64th Navamsha from all Bhavas for causes of danger and misfortune. Both these ominous stations have almost similar relevance; given a chart with proneness to develop illness.

The literal meaning of Khar is harsh, rough, harmful, sharp edged, cruel etc. Therefore, as described above, Khar and Kharesh are supposed to play an important role in disease.  As per sage Parashar, the Vimshopak strength of Shadvarga is 20 Rupas; 4 Rupas has been allotted to Drekkana(D3), stands third, followed by Rashi(D1) 6 and Navamsha(D9) 5 Rupas respectively.

The endeavor is to bring out the use and importance of 22nd Drekkana and 64th Navamsha in Medical Astrology, therefore, we must know the origin of these two in their respective Vargas . 

What is Drekkana – Drekkana (D3) – It is basically an extension of third house. And the third house represents your Sanskars (psycho-social tendencies) (skill set/ thought process/ communication etc.) that make our attitude come from our previous lives. It also represents Purva Punya (7th to 9th). It is the third house that pushes us into the world outside for doing something of our own. Desires and dreams flourish here, it is the first among the Kaam Trikona. An Upchaya house that allows swift growth. It is the 8th from 8th; therefore, it also gives sudden / unexpected happenings or changes.

 

Unlike Sanskrit words, Drekkana is combination of two words: DRESH + KANNA. The `DRESH' signifies the source in Darshan, which transports apparent as well as hidden personality and nature (Swaroopa) of the native.

·         The word 'KANNA’ means Kona- The trine.

§  So, the calculation (based on trines) is recommended. Every sign is divided into three equal parts of 10⁰ each.  

§  The first drekkana in every sign is from 0⁰ - 10⁰ falls in same sign, known as Karma Drekkana and extends the body part from the head to the mouth.

§  The second drekkana of every sign is from 10⁰ - 20⁰ falls in 5th sign from it, known as Bhoga Drekkana and extends the body parts from neck to the naval.

§  The third drekkana of every sign is from 20⁰ - 30⁰ falls in 9th sign from it, known as Nasha Drekkana and extends the body parts from the pelvis to the feet.

§  Therefore, there are 36 Drekkanas of 10⁰ each in Kal Purusha, represent 36 body parts

The parts of the body on the right side to be counted from the houses 2nd to 6th house & The part of the body on the Left side to be seen from 8th to 12th house. 

Drekkana & Body Parts
Birth Chart House		First			Second						Third
		0⁰  - 10⁰			10⁰  - 20⁰						20⁰  - 30⁰
1st House		Head			Neck						Pelvis
2nd House		Right Eye			Right Shoulder						Organ of Generation
3rd House		Right Ear			Right Arm						Right Testicles
4th House		Right Nostril			Right side of Body						Right Thigh
5th House		Right Cheek			Right side (Atrium & Ventricle of the heart)						Right Knee
6th House		Right Jaw			Right lung and Breast						Right Calf
7th House		Mouth			Navel						Legs & Feet
8th House		Left Jaw			Left Lung and Breast						Left Calf
9th House		Left Cheek			Left side of the heart						Left Knee
10th House		Left Nostril			Left side of body						Left Thigh
11th House		Left Ear			Left Arm						Left Testicle
12th House		Left Eye			Left Shoulder						Anus
	D 3
			1	2		3	4	5	6	7		8	9	10	11	12
	0⁰-10⁰		1	2		3	4	5	6	7		8	9	10	11	12
	10⁰-20⁰		5	6		7	8	9	10	11		12	1	2	3	4
	20⁰-30⁰		9	10		11	12	1	2	3		4	5	6	7	8

§  As mentioned above, the sign has been divided into three equal parts, known as Drekkana.

§  The counted from Aries sign, there are three cycle of drekkana in a horoscope in cyclic order.

The Sage Parashar stated that (Ch 7, SL 6):

§  The Devta of the First Drekkana is Narada.

§  The Devta of the Second Drekkana is Agastya.

§  The Devta of the Third Drekkana is Durvasa

There are 36 Drekkana in all and three cycles in the chart. Find below the calculation for fixing the Devta for individual Drekkana. These are symbolic representation of the Drekkanas.

·     §    The first drekkana is made up of Movable Sign and the Devta is Narada. Who is Narada, we all know the characteristics of Narada Rishi, He moves from one place to other, so the first drekkana represents Vaat.                                                                                                                                         

    Narada also represent the Atma, or the soul. The planets in the Drekkanas ruled by Narada would also denote the spiritual/karmic relations to the native's brothers, and may even signify the omni brothers (disciples of the same Guru). Narada was fond of travelling, also back biting

·      §   Similarly, the second Drekkana is made up of fixed signs and the devta is Agastya rishi. Who drank whole sea, the strong sense of determination and will to accept the challenges head-on, help others and live sedentary life style. So, the second Drekkana represents Kapha, which cannot move without the help of Vata. Therefore, second Drekkana represents primarily Kapha and secondarily Vaat.                                                                                                                              

    Agastya Muni also associated with Manas, or the mind. And planets in the Drekkanas occupied by Agastya would signify the mental/psychological effects.

 §  The third Drekkana is dual signs and the Devta is Durvasa rishi. The Durvasa rishi is well known for his anger. Therefore, third Drekkana represents Pitta as primary and secondary Vaat plus Kapha.                                         

    Durvasa Muni was famous for his hard work to control his brain, thus, signifying the Indriyas, or senses. Representing temperamental tendencies egoistic, orthodox traditions, impatient and ability to cause great harm if angry. Thus, planets in this Drekkanas governed by Rishi Durvasa would refer to the sensual/physical comfort or discomfort caused by the brothers and sister, friends and neighbors.

In this way all the significations become complete. So, we might also assume that the three Drekkanas of the signs may refer to the soul, the mind and the senses of the native. Such type of explanations not mentioned in any classics, and these are my practical observations, however, to be confirmed with further observations.

This type of division of the Varga gives better results particularly in Medical Astrology than the most approved traditional method of divisions.

22nd Drekkana –It is one of the Chiddra planet and gives malefic results. According to BPHS, the nature of the 22nd Drekkana indicates the source/ manner of death of the native. Otherwise, when Longevity is not conceded, according to Prarabdh, it signifies the physical discomfort and health matters.

Since it is calculated from Lagna, therefore, it brings harm of physical nature. Likewise, we should calculate 22nd Drekkana from Moon also to indicate the Mental Agony. Presence of natural malefices in 22nd drekkana (in D1), reduces the strength of the chart up to great extent. Dasha and transit of Kharesh is horrendous and can give death like situations.

§  When the Lagna falls in the 1st Drekkana, the 8th lord (of D1) would be the 22nd Drekkana Lord.

§  When the Lagna falls in the 2nd Drekkana, the 12th lord (of D1) is the 22nd Drekkana lord.

§  When the Lagna falls in the 3rd Drekkana, the 4th lord (of D1) would be the 22nd Drekkana lord.

Sarpa Drekkana –   Sarpa Drekkana can mean danger from poisonous reptiles that could be life threatening.  

              i.        The 2nd & 3rd of Cancer

             ii.        The 1st & 2nd of Scorpio

            iii.        The 3rd of Pisces. 

           iv.        The 2nd of Taurus                                                                                                                                                                     

Each Drekkana consists of 4 Dwadasamsha:

·         1st is ruled by Ganesh

·         2nd is ruled by Ashwini Kumar

·         3rd is ruled by Yama &

·         4th is ruled by Ahi or Serpent or Sarpa

Points further to delineate  

            Nature of Native-

v  Every Drekkana ranges over 10 degrees and is further divided into 3⁰20′ each.

                      i.        The First Navamsha is ruled by the Gods (Devgan)

                     ii.        The Second Navamsha is ruled by Humans (Manushya gana)

                    iii.        The Third Navamsha is ruled by Demons (Rakshasa gana)

v  The above 3 also represent the 3 Gunas.

                      i.        Dev is Sattvic.

                     ii.        Manushya is Rajasic.

                    iii.        Rakshasa is Tamasic.

v  Hence the Lagna, Lagna Lord and Moon of the D1 and their placement in D3 with the Guna of Navamsha indicate the physical trend and mental disposition of the native.

v  Khara (& Dushan) was a ferocious warrior in the army of Ravana. He fought with Ram (during exile). Thus, this shows our inner turmoil.

v  The placement of Kharesh from Lagna in D3 chart shows our inner fight.

v  Its placement in 6th house indicates the struggle related to disease, debt, or enemy.  

v  Drekkana lord if placed in Trik houses in D1 with some malefic, the native would be sadistic and having suicidal tendencies. Further to add, if malefic influence is more then in that case the person suffers death or serious injury. However, if D3 lord is associated or aspected by benefices, the results would get modified as per the benevolence of planet/s.

v  A planet in its own Drekkana confers merits.

v  If the first house of Drekkana aspected by its lord or by benefice planets, it increases good qualities in the native. Correspondingly, association or aspect of malefic will increase bad tendencies.

v  If Drekkana lord is in its own sign in D3 chart and as well as in D1 chart, the native belongs to a martial family & will be inclined to pursue such professions, however, the native will be full of valour and courage.

v  If Drekkana lord is placed in Kendra houses (1,4,7,10) or exalted, either in D3 or in D1, the elevation is for sure .

v  If D3 lord happens to be the Sun or Mars and posited in the 8th house in D1 chart, the native is prone to receive electric shocks.

v  Planets having the same Drekkana (movable) as D3 Lagna shall afflict the portion above the neck.

v  Planets in the second (fixed) Drekkana from Lagna afflict the trunk and

v  In the third type, they afflict the Lower portion of the body.

v  Let us presume, if the ascendant is in a movable Drekkana, and all planets in movable Drekkana, influences the head (above the trunk and planet in common Drekkana influence the Lower portion of the body.

v  The dispositor of a planet in D3, if aspected by that very planet in D1, it would be termed as auspicious dasha for the dispositor.