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APPLICATION OFPRASNA ASTROLOGY
(Based on System's Approach)
ByProf. V.K. Ghoudhry, M.B.A.
K. Rajesh Chaudhary, M.B.A., C.A,
sfrGfiit PqBrrcfiTlolts72, l anpath, Ved Mansion,
New Delhi 110001Tel: 3320648,3328245
E-mail: [email protected]
CONTENTS
S. ChapterNo.
About the authors
Preface
1. Prasna and its Utihty
2. Concepts
3. Significations of Signs
4. Significations of Houses
5. Significations of Planets
6. Advance Analytical Techniques
7. Identifyrng Prasna lndications- Prime determinants- Afflictors- Spofting the Prasna- Timtng recovery- Understanding rulership of planets
8. Application of Astral Remedies
9. Problems in Profession
10. New Business
11. Property Matters
12. Identifying Health Problems
13. Problems in Marriage
L4. Missing Persons
15. Miscellaneous
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CHAPTER 1PRASNA AND ITS UTILITY
Prasna is a very important part of astrology and is verl' use-fuI. In some cases, onlythe prasna astrology is helpful. The Prasnameans rvhen we reply a question based on the horoscope preparedfor the date and time when a querent has approached for astrolqgi-cal help. Generally, the prasna is madc when the querent does nothave a birth horoscope. It is very important that whenever a querenthas approached for the first time, the time and date are noted. Theplace would be the location of the astrologer. ln case of a tele-phonic or an e-mail query the place remains as the location ofthequerent
For the researchers and advance learners noting downthe time of the first query is helpful in timing of events andrectification of the birth charts. Even the astrological reme-dial measures prescribed according to the ascendant of theprasna have proved to be helpful in majority of the cases, wher-ever a response was available.
The study ofprasna is very useful: -
When the querent or the person about whom the prasna isbeing made does not have a birth chart.
-To ascertain the ascendant when the ascendant is either inthe ending degrees or the beginning of a new sign. In such cases,the ascendant rising in the prasna generally matches with theascendant ofthe birth chart. The correctness of the ascendant ofthe birth chart is very important to figure out the true functionalnature of the planets in a particular nativity. Not only the func-tional natrre of planets plays a key role in the analysis of a chart
2 Application of Prasna Astrology
but also it is necessary for prescribing the astrological remedialmeasures.
- To time return of missing persons.
- To time recovery of patients.
- To predict recovery of stolen or misplaced items.
- To predict solemnisation of marriagc. ,
- To predict success of ncw vetrturos.
The only requircment for the success of the prasna astrologvis that thc quercnt approaches the astrologer without an1, appo'n,-ment for the sole purposc of a query. If a telephonic call is madeto fix up an appointment, then the time of the telephone call isnoted for the prasna while the actual meeting for the consultationmay take place at the appointed time.
Sometimes, it so happens when a person is introduced to anastrologer, the former immediately puts a question. Such a ques-tion should ahvays be replied according to the birth chart of thequerent. In case the querent does not have a birth chart. then he/shc should be asked to contact the astrologer after a rveek or tenda1's rvithout fixing an appointment. If the astrologer is not avail-able at the tlme of the approach made by the querent. then the timeofapproach should be noted and should be used for preparation ofa birth cliart. The prasna chart is prepared in firll for identifuingthe strength of the planets and working out the planetary periodsfor timing the events. The events are timed rvith the help of theoperating planetary periods and the transit influences, both forma-tive and separative.
Even at the cost of some repetition, the essential predictivetechniques of the Systems' Approach have been mcntioned in thisbook so that the case studies included in this book are properlyunderstood by the readers without referring to other books oftheSystems' Approach.
Prasna brings out the main question(s) of the querent basedon the conjunctions, aspects, placements and the operating plan-
Prasna and its Utilit_v .3
ets. If the lord of the fifth house is afflicted- the prasna mavpeftain to the progenic n-ntters. If the lord of the seventh house isaft-lictcd. the qucstion ma1' pertain to spouse or marital affairs orforeign visit or foreign stal . All the conjunctions. aspects. place-ments and the operating planctary periods are to be studied u,ithreference to the ascendant and not treating the house pertaining tothe relation about rvhom the question is madc as al1 ascendant forrepl-ving the question. For example, if onc rvants to know about thespouse then the influences on the seventh house are consideredand the seventh house is not trcated as the ascendant ofthe spouse.This is further elaborated in the case studies included in thebook.
CHAPTER 2
CONCEPTSMajor Constituents of the System of Astrology
The divine science of astrology has four major constituents,that are signs, houses, planets'and the planetary periods. It will bein the fitness of things if the four constituents of the system arebriefly discussed for developing the understanding for learning theHindu system of astrology.
A. SIGNS
The first constituent of the system is signs. They are twelvein number and are ruled by the planets indicated against each ofthem:--
SIGNS
l. Aries
2. Taurus
3. Gemini'
4. Cancer
5. Leo
6. Virgo
7. Libra
8. Scorpio
9. Sagittarius
10. Capricom
11. Aquarius
12. Pisces
LORDS
Mars
Venus
Mercury
The Moon
The Sun
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Saturn
Jupiter
Concepts
You u'ill observe that the planets Mars, Venus, Mercury- Ju-piter and Satum rule over trvo signs. These planets have specialattention to one of their signs and this sign is known as theirrnooltrikona sign. The signs Aries, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius andAquarius are the mooltrikona sign of the planets Mars, Mercury,Venus, Jupiter and Saturn, respectively.
The signs possess the positive and negative aspects oftheirlords according to their nature and according to the strength of ,their lords. The most important qualrty is that they lead us to inferthe extent of fructifications of the significations of a particularhouse. For example, if the sign Libra falls in a house and its lordVenus is in full strength. the significations of the house in particu-lar will flourish to a very affluent level of the society in which aparticular native (person) is living. The significations of the signshave been detailed in Chapter 3.
B. HOUSES
The second constituent ofthe System is houses. The housesare tr;velve in number and each of the trvelve houses of the horo-scope deals with specific significations. The significations of thehouses fructify under the planetary periods connected with them.The significations of the houses have been detailed in Chapter 4.The houses are good and bad. The sixth, eighth and twelfth housesare known as bad (malefic) houses as these rule diseases, obstruc-tions and losses, respectively.
C. PLANETS
The third constituent of the S1,51sm is planets. In Hindu as-trology, we consider the Sun, the Moon, Mars. Mercury, Jupiter.Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu as planets. While the Sun and theN{oon are the luminaries, Rahu and Ketu are the shadowy planets.As the planets Pluto, Neptune and Uranus neither have a lord-ship over a house nor have a planetary period of their own,they can in no way be considered in the predictive astrology.
The planets signifi'various things including the specific bodyparts and the functional s1'stem of health. For example, the Sun
'{I6 Application of Prasna Astrologv
rulcs hcart. digestive system and vitality. The Moon rules the lungs,fluids in body, lymphatic system. etc. The significations of theplanets have been detailed in Chapter 5.
The planets attain benefic or malefic functional nature in anativity (horoscope) based on the lordship of benefic or rnalefichouses. The planets may be weak or strong. The functional maleficplanets when influencing other planets or houses cause afflictionsto them.
The planets, r,r,hen placed in a particular sign, are consideredas exalted/debilitated. In their signs of exaltation the planets be-come strong while in their signs of debilitation the planets becomeweak. The planets become exalted or debilitated in the signs men-tioned against each:
PLANETS
The Sun
The Moon
Mars
Mercury
Jupiter
Venus
Saturn
Rahu
Ketu
Aries
Taurus
Capricorn
Virgo
Cancer
Pisces
Libra
Taurus
Scorpio
Libra
Scorpio
Cancer
Pisces
Capricorn
Virgo
Aries
Scorpio
Taurus
EXALTATIONSIGN DEBILITATIONSIGN
D. PLANETARY PERIODS
The fourth constituent of the System is planetary periods
Concepts 7
Various tvpes of planetan/ periods for spccific planeta[' combina-
tions are mentioned in classical texts. But- rve lvill consider onll'
Vimshotri dasa system in this book as this is universally appli-
cable for all sets of combinations in a nativity.
The planets according to their strength in a horoscope. give
results of the significations and houses ruled bl' them in their subperiods. More light on this will be thror,vn at appropriate places in
the book.
CHAPTER 3
SIGNIFICATIONS OF SIGNS
1. ARIFS: tt is a fiery sign and presided over by the
significator of energy, Mars. The Sun, the significator of vitalitr'-
is exalted in this sign. These factors render the natives born in this
sign as most active, strong, aggressive and healthy in case Mars is
strong and beneficially disposed. In case @suffers from rvounds- fevers, short-temperedness, diseases of im-
pure blood, inflammatory dtsorders.brarn- cranlum and taclal Dones.
It is violent, moveable. positive, barren and is four legged
and has strong preferences. Satum, the planet of lethargy, becomes
debilitated in this sign.
When this sign rises in the ascendant, the body description
of the native resembles Mars and the Sun depending upon their
strength and becomes modified due to other influences on the
ascendant or the lord ofthe ascendant.
2. TAURUS : It is an earthy sign. It is ruled by Venus, the
significator for materialistic pursuits and comforts. This gives a
health,v constitutionand the bones ofthe neck.
Whenever Venus is strong the natives bom under this sign
"gglgggtlealiF.C.glyg$dJ* ativasliffeis-frpm-4ir-easeq
It is mild, negative, fixed, semi-fruitful and four-legged sign
and has precise, temperate and sickll'nature.
For natives born under the Taurus ascendant, the location of
vemrs ur the first house gives poor health and location in the eighth
Signitications of Signs 9
rnd trvelfth houses gives sickly constitution
3. GEMINI : This is an airy sign presided over by Mercury,tbe planet goveming rhe neruous sl'stem, s.Llg eld Iglp&.tqly ca-nal. The sign rules shoulders, Alm,s,ftmds., lungs, breath, shoulder
and hands. In case MbrCurv is
weak and the sign is malefically aspected the persons born under
this sign sufTer more at the mental level and the diseases linked
u'ith the parts mainly ruled blTris i[n.*
It is a talkative. positive. cofiImon, airy and barren sign andgives ambitious nature with imaginative ideas.
When this sign rises in the ascendant, the placement of
afflicted Mercury in the tenth house causes lleadaches, congestionand respiratory diseases and placement in dusthanas causes weak
constitution, weak nervous system, loss of assets, depreisiori re-
sulting in partial paralysis, stammering, disputes connected withproperty matters, movement to distant places, etc.
4. CANCER: This is a r,vatery sign, generally weak, pre-
sided over by the planet, Moon. which is changeable in nature andis tender. The sign rules Qleast, ch!._@astric region, stomachan4 digestive organs, bon sweat<anaTE-sign,-Cancer,-imalfr Ea1iyTilp-ected,thepersonsborn under this sign suffer from constant mental maladies, weakbody constitution and diseases corurected rvith the body parts ruledby this sign.
The natives born under this sign are inconsistent in theirbehaviour as the Moon, the lord of the sign Cancer, is of volatilenailrre and becomes weak quite often either in pakshabala or b1'going to n-ralefic houses from the ascendant or going to its sign ofdebilitation.
It is a mute, negative, moveable, watery and fruitfrrl sign and
signifies grace and clevemess.
5. LEO : This is a fiery sign ruled by karka of vitalitl'. the
Sun. It rules spjne.back, heart, lir,erandpancrear In case the Sunis weak and the sign- Leo, is malefically afflicted, the natives bom
t0 Applicl t ion ol 'Prurrr Arlrolrgy
under this sign arc vulncrablc to tlrc drscnscs ()f hmrt, spinc. stonl-ach, etc. and lack starrrirrl and slrorrg rrrll ;xnrcr,
' Its rulcr thc Sun. rulcs rrrtclligcrrcc. nrarc pr.gcn!'. srrcrnl sta-'tus and magniticcncc. This sign is ficrv rn nnrurc. fixctr. posrtivc.barren, bcncvolcnt and rrhcn rising in thc asccrdlurr n,ith a strongSun, makes thc pcrson noblc. gcncrous and grvcs nralcsttc appcar-
,allco. The placcmcnt of the Sun in the third housc ilrtlrcatcs ucakd;gestion and asthmatic disposition while its praccmcnt in dusthanas*."._-srgnrfics lack of vitality to the native.
6. VIRGO: This is an earthy sign ruled bv N{ercury. thc gov-,ernor of nervous system. It rules abdominal umbilical region. boweland intestines.
It is a negative, human- cofilmon, earthv and barren sign andgivesthe power ofanalysis and discrimination, ifMercury is strong.The natives bom under the ascending sign of Virgo with strongand well-placed Mercury, are blessed with attractive personalityand are charming. If Mercury is debilitated, combust, placed industhanas, the person has prominent veins, lacks witticism andhas no charm.
In case both the planet, Mercury, and the sign, Virgo, areweak and afflicted,respectively, the native suffers from the dis-eases of nervous breakdown. appendicitis, constipation, etc.
7. LIBRA: This is an airy sign ruled by Venus. This signrules lumbar region, skin, kidneys and bones of lumbar region.
When the planet Venus, if r.veak. and the ascendant areafflicted for natives bom under the sign Libra, the1, 5u6r by rvayof diseases connected rvith parts ruled by this sign. diabctes, vcne-real diseases, arthritis- gout pains, skin diseases, etc.
It is a talkative, moveable, positive. airy and scmi-tiuitfulsign and signifies sense ofjustice, claritl'. strong uill-po*,cr. opti-mism arrd is highlv sensitive. If thc sign Libra riscs in the ascen-dant and thc planet Venus is strong and well placed in thc nativitythe native gcts attractive personalitr'.
Significations of Signs I I
8. SCORPIO: It is a waten/ sign. It is strengthened by therulership of a strong and fiery Mars in a nativity. It rules urinaryand sexual orgaus. anus, gencrat ive organs, bladder- nasalorgans and pelvic bones. If the planet Mars is rveak and the as-cendant is afflicted the native suffers bv diseases of piles, urinaryinfections and boils. operations, etc.. in the parts ruled by fff5 5ign.
It is a mute, violent, fixed, negative, watery and fruitful signand signifies severe sentiments.
9. SAGITTARIUS: This again is a fiery sign ruled b1'Jupi-ter and blesses the native rvith good health if strong in a nativity.This sign rules hips and thighs, arterial system and nerves.
ln case Jupiter is weak and the ascendant rvith Sagittagius
.rising is afflicted. the native suffers from anaemia, poor digestion,jaundice, high fevers, cold.diabetes, etc.
It is a positive, common, half human, fiery and semi-fruitfulsign and signifies impressive personality. The persons born underthis sign are best suited for training or advisory roles due to theirpleasant nature and analytical bent of mind.
f0. CAPRICORN : This is an earthy sign ruled by Saturn.This rules knees, bones, kneecaps andjoints. If Saturn is r,veak andthis sign is afflicted by the functional malefic planets, the persons
born under this sign suffer because of joint pains, general weak-ness, emaciated body, etc.
It is a negative, moveable, non-human, earthy and semi-fruit-ful sign and signifies tact, cheating, lethargy, melancholy nature,if its ruler, Saturn, is weak in the nativity.
11. AQUARIUS: This is an airy sign, ruled again by Satum,and rules legs, ankles, blood circulation, shim bone, etc.
If Satum is weak and the sign Aquarius is afflicted, the per-sons born under this sign suffer from fractures in legs, wounds,etc., in the parts ruled by this sign.
It is a talkative, positive, fixed, human and airy sign and sig-nifies characteristics like honesty, ideals and sensitiveness,. etc.,
12 Application of Prasrra Aslrology
according to thc strcngtlr of its lord.
12. PISCES : This is a \\'atcD' sign rulcd br f upitcr and nrlosfeet and tocs. lrnrphatic systcrn. boncs of thc l'cct and toc. Alll ic-tions to Jupitcr and thc sign Pisccs causc sulfcrilrgs to thc nativesbom undcr this sign by discascs conncctcd rvith thc parts rulcd bvthis sign.
It is a mute, negative, cofirmon, non-human, watcry and fnrit-frrl sign and signifies enjovments, sensitivencss. etc.
HOW TO ANALYSE CHARACTERTSTICS
The placr:ment of a significator in a mgveable sign makes aperson dynan ic in nature. The placement of a significator in afixed sign makes a person less flexible in approach. The place-ment of a significator in a common sign makes a person of adjust-able nature.
, The placement of the significator in a fruitful signindicates early gains while the placement of the significatorin a semi-fruitful sign indicates slow gains. The placementof a significator in a barren sign indicates gains after lot ofefforts.I
, Th. airy element makes a person thinker, creative and spiri-tualist while an earthy element makes a person pleasure-seeker
,and he is persistently engulfed in materialistic pursuits. The waterelement makes the person ease-lover and keeps him fully involvedin worldly attachments.
The positive element shows greater chance of success. Thehuman element makes the approach of a person humanistic in lifeand he is generous, helpful and respectful to others.
SOME OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SIGNS
Sex of the Signs
Aries, Gemini. Lco. Libra. Sagittarius and Aquarius are malesigns. Taurus. Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces arefemale signs.
Signitications of Signs
Prishthodaya Signs
Aries. Taurus. Cancer. Sagittarius and Capricorn are signs
that rise rvith their hind parls first. If a significator planet is placed
in these signs and is an indicator of tin-ring the event. it r'vill cause
the event early.
Sirsodaya Signs
Leo. Virgo. Libra, Scorpio. Gernini and Aquarius signs rise
with their head first and indicate that normal time rvould be taken
for the fructification of an event.
Ubhyodaya Signs
Pisces rises with both sides. The events are timed with the
help of the strength of tl-re planet in question and the placemeflt of
the planet in the srgn Pisces does not make a difference.
Reptile Signs
Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are knoun as reptile signs.
Directions of the Signs
Aries, Leo and Sagittarius rule the east direction. Taurus'
Virgo and Capricorn rule the south direction. Gemini, Libra and
Aquarius rule the rvest direction.. Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces rule
the north direction. The directions in the prasna analysis are
identified from the placement of the significator planet in a par-
ticular sign.
l 3
CHAPTER 4
SIGNIFICATIONS OF- HOUSES
Significations of the houses generally correspond to the signsof zodiac in seriatim. Similarly read the various body parts gov-erned by various houses. Afflictions to houses likewise cause dis-eases cifthe connected parts.
First House: Represents querent, his nature and state ofhealth, happiness, status, body complexion, personality and thebody parts - head, face, brain, facial bones, pituitary glands, cra-nium bones, etc. For example, afflictions to the first house causeparalysis, giddiness. wounds, scars, erratic activity of endocrineglands, derangement, brain fever, stupidity, nose-bleeding, etc. Thestrong, well placed and unafflicted Sun and Mars, as significators,help as a protective cover.
Second House : Represents wealth, family, status, fortune,speech. vision and the body parts - neck, throat, right eye, gullet,larynx, cerebellum, bones of neck. trachea, cervical region andcervical bones. tonsils, etc. Afflictions to this house result in prob-lems to eyes, thyroid glands, cervical, gums and teeth, speech, etc.A strong, well placed and unafflicted Venus, as a significator,helps as a protective cover.
Third House: Represents younger brothers or sisters, cour-age, short journeys, q'riting and communicative capability and thebody parts - shoulders, hands, right ear, respiratory canal, etc.Afflictions to this house result in problems of respiratory canal,shoulder pains, fracture in the collar bone region, partial deafiress,asthma, tuberculosis, etc.
A strong, well placed and unafflicted Mercury, as a
Significations of Houses 15
significator, helps as a protective cover.
Fourth House: Represents mother, education, vehicles-domestic peace, properties, mind. assets and the body parts -heart- chest and lungs. Afflictions to this house result in coronaryproblems, lungs' disorders, mental disorders, lunacy and theproblems connectcd to the circulatorl' systems. A strong, wellplaced and unafflicted Moon, as a significator, helps as aprotcctive cover.
Fifth House: Rcpresents intelligence. speculative gains, prog-eny, learning, position, inclinations. spiritual pursuits, etc., and thebodv parts - stomach, gall bladder. pancreas, colon, diaphragm-spleen, liver, spinal cord, etc. Afflictions to this house result in thediseases of diabetes, peptic ulcers. anaemia, colic pains, stones ingall bladder, acidity, spinal cord. dyspepsia, diarrhoea, pleurisy,etc. A strong. u'cll placed and unafflicted Sun, as a significator,helps as a protective cover.
Sixth House: Represents disputes, debts, enemies, maternaluncles, emploYees, diseases, losses through theft and fire and thebody parts - intestinal function, appendix, ovaries, fallopian tubes,lower abdomen, kidney, etc. Afflictions to this house result inproblen-rs of appendicitis- generative organs, constipation, hernia.blood urea and nervous breakdown. A strong, well placed andunafflicted Mercury. as a significator, helps as a protectivecover.
Seventh House: Represents wife, partnerships, conjugal life,home abroad. travel, and the body parts -pelvic girdle, vagina,uterus, cervix- lumbar region, etc. Afflictions to this house resultin venereal diseases, gout pains, urination, impotency, sterilisation-renal problems, etc. A strong- well placed and unafflicted Venusas a significator, helps as a protective cover.
Eighth House: Represents longevity. inheritance, accidents,obstructions, losses, misfortunes, disgrace, easy gains, disappoint-ments and the body parts - rectum, hip, testes, ovaries, etc. Afflic-tions to this house result in hydrocele, fissure, impotency. piles,urinary infections, boils, etc. A strong, well placed and unafflicted iMars, as a significator, helps as a protective cover.
16 Application of Prasna Astrologv
Ninth House: Rcprcscnts fathcr. preccptor, spiritual lcarn-
ing, inclinatious. past dccds. ntcditatigtt. l1lrcigrr trarel. atld cdtt'
cation, gcucral firrtttnc. ll i lgrirnagcs. ctc . attd tlrc bodr parts - thrghs,
thigh boncs. borto nrarrou. ltrp.iornts and thc lrtcrial st'stcnl Af-
f l i c t ions to th is housc rcs t t l t in lo rv p rod t tc t i v i t t ' o f b lood,
thallasemia, loukacntia. high fcvcrs. ctc. A strotrg. rvcll placcd and
unafflictcd Jupitcr. as a significator. hclps as a protccti\c co!cr'
Tenth House: Represcnts profcssion. status. karnra in lifc.
character, ambition, nert birth, happincss from rnalc progcny and
the bodl' parts - knee joints and bones. Afflictions to this housc
result in arthritis, broken knees, inflammation of joints, gencral
weakness and emaciated body. A strong, well placed and unafflicted
Saturn, as a significator, helps as a protective cover.
Eleventh House: Represents gains, friends, elder brothers.
income, prosperity, etc., and the body parts - shanks, left ear
and left 6rm. Afflictions to this house result in fracture of
the lower portion of legs, pain in legs. problems of low productiv-
ity of blood, circulatory problems and cancer of leg. A strong, well
placed and unafflicted Saturn, as a significator, helps as a
protective cover.
Twelfth House: Represents expenses, losses, end of life,
life in foreign lands, obstructions in life, separation from family,
imprisonment, pleasures of bed, etc., and the body parts - left eye,
lymphatic system, ankles and feet. Afflictions to this house result
in problems to the body parts governed by the house and weakens
the immunisation power. A strong. r,vell placed and unafflicted
Moon, as a significator, helps as a protective cover.
NOMENCLATURE OF HOUSES
ANGULAR (KENDRA) HOUSES
' '
The first, fourth, seventh and tenth houses are callcd angular
houses or kendra houses.
Trines (Trikona houses)
The fifth and ninth houses are called trines or trikona houses.
First house is also considered as a trinc.
Signitications of Houses l7
Malefic or dusthana houses
The sixth, eighth and trvelfth houses are called malefic houses
or dusthana houses.
Benelic houses
All houses, other than the malefic houses, are treated as
benefic or auspicious houses under the Systenis' Approach.
Extent of Houses
Under thc Systems' Approach the extent of each house is 30
degre a-lr-s"d on the basis oi
p'I5Gifr6nt of the planets in a particular house. Their longitudinal
difference from the degree rising in the ascendant does not makg a
difference. lhe degree rising in the ascendant is considered as the
effectivegree rvould be considered as the most effective point of all the
hoilles Supposc l0 degree rises as the ascendant in Leo. The
frfrit effective poinl of all the houses would be l0 degrees. The
planets placed in a house having longitude betr,veen 5 degree to 15
degree would be influencing the most effective point of the con-
cerned house.
The significations of houses fructify under the planetary
periods connected with them. The nature or extent of signifi-
cations is dependent on the strength of the lord of the house,
strength of the significator of the house and the effects on the
house itself. The significations of the houses suffer if their lords
and significators are weak or they or their lords are under the
influence of functional malefic planets.
CHAPTER 5
SIGNIFICATIONS OF PLANI| 'TS
1. SUN: The Sun signifies highly placed porsons, adminis-trators, physicians, contractors, politicians, father, male child andsocial status. The Sun is karaka for vitality and life giver in a malenativity. He is bilious and has sturdy bones. It is hot, dry, construc-tive and represents health, blood, brain, digestive system, right eye(male) and lcft eye in the case of females. In case it is weak andafflicted in a nativity it gives rneak eyesight and diseases of head-aches, erratic circulation ofblood, bone fractures, fevers. high bloodpressure, baldness, bone cancer and low immunisation power. Itsnaturc is benevolent and cruel.
2. MOON: The Moon signifies rulers, administrators, hotelmanagers, mother, mind, nourishing agent, soother, house keeper,trainer, public relations, etc., and its nature is benevolent and gen-erous. It is a female planet, cold, moist, mild and is phlegmatic innature. It governs fluids in body, good quality of blood, breast.stomach, lymphatic system, lungs and chest. It governs the lefteye in the case of males and ovaries, menstrual cycle, uterus. gen-erattve organs and right e)'e in the case of females. Weak andafflicted Moon besides giving psychic problems causes diseascsof the uterus, lungs, menstrual disorders and the nativc is vulncr-able to frequent cough and cold, fever, general weaknoss, ctc.
3. MARS: Mars signifies arrny conmanders, administrators.younger brothers, entrepreneurs, police, anii-social clcmcnts whcnafflicted. engineers, surgeons, chemists, etc., and its naturc is crucl-unrclenting and active. It is a dry and fiery planct and is bilious innature. It governs, marro\,v, blood, forehead, ncck, rnuscular sys-tem and external generative organs. When afflicting or itself being
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lveak and/or afflicted it causes, inflammations, wounds, burns,accidents, fractures, piles, fevers, epilepsy, tumours, mental aber-ration, cancer, etc.
4. MERCURY: Mercury rules analyical faculties, speech,sharp intellect, power of discrimination and confidence. It is per-sonified as,a prince, thinker, mathematician, accountant, trader,and related business fields. He is mixture ofthree humours namely,phlegm, bile and wind. He rules skin, mind, nervous system, lungs,tongue, hands, arms and mouth. When weak and,/or afflicted itcauses psychic diseases, nervous breakdorvn, leucoderma, impo-tence, vertigo, deafiress, asthma and diseases ofrespiratory canal,intestines, insomnia, etc.
5. JUPITER: Jupiter rules ministers, preceptors, teachers,advocates, financial advisors and signifies elder brothers, spousin female nativities, male progeny, wealth, morals, sincerity,friends, divine grace, father and, in fact, all good things in life. Itis mild, temperate, warm and is phlegmatic in nature. It rules liver,arterial system, hearing power. absorptive power, hips, fats andblood. When rveak and/or afilicted it causes jaundice, diabetes andother diseases of liver, anaemia, diseases of pancreas glands andgall bladder, flatulence, etc.
6. VENUS: Venus signifies material comforts, wife, worldlyknowledge and materialistic pursuits, creativity, art, rich tastes,etc. It also signifies ministers, teachers, lovers, medical practitio-ners, financial administration, fashion, cinema theatres, paintings,music, advertising, hotels, etc. The nature of Venus is benevolentand generous. It is warm and moist. It is sensual, phlegmatic andwindy in nature. It gor,'ems private parts, kidneys, semen, face,neck, throat, chin, venous system. etc. When weak and,/or afflictedit causes venereal diseases, diabetes, stones in bladder, or kidney,cataract, rveakness ofsexual organs and paralysis..
7. SATURN: Saturn signifies labour leaders, sewants, jobsrequiring hard r.vork with less remunerative, industries and indus-trials r,vhen other planets are strong and helping. The nature ofSatum is selfish and indolent. It is cold, dry, contracting, short-tempered, wom-out and windy in nature. It rules joints, spleen,
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teeth, knees, phlegm and s-ecretive system. When weak and/or af-
flicted it causes constant and painful diseases, leg fracture, cancer,
diseases of glands, skin disease, paralysis, rheumatism, gout, con-
sumption, flatulence.
8. RAHU: Rahu signifies diplomats, deceptors, manipula-
tors, dealers in drugs and poisons, etq. It signifies cheats, pleasurc
seekers, insincere and immoral acts, etc. It is phlegmatic in nature
and gives malignant growth. When afflicting it causes diseases ofphlegm, intestines. boils, skin, ulcers, spleen, worrns, high bloodpressure, etc.
9. KETU: Ketu signifies meditators and spiritualists. It is
dry and fiery in natrre. Is affliaion causes wounds, inflammations,
fevers, intestinal diseases, mental abenation, low-blood pressure,
deafness, defective speech, etc. Ittakei a person towards mystic
sciences and spiritual pursuits.
CIIAPTER 6
ADVANCE ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
The key issues in horoscopic analysis are:
(l) Identiff ing the functional nature of the planets in a nativity;
(2) The techniques for judging the strength of a plane!
(3) The distinction between the rveak and/or afflicted planets;
(4) The impact of r,veak and/or afflicted planets;
(5) The orb of longitudinal difference for judging the impact of
conjunctions and asPects;
(6) The most malefic planet; and
(7) The most effective point (MEP) of various houses in a chart.
SALIENT FBATURES OF THE SYSTEMS' APPROACH
For the benefit of the readers, the prominent features of the
Systems' Approach are being discussed here' Events and indica-
tions in life are ruled b1' planets, houses. signs and planetary peri-
ods. The planets during their operating periods blcss the nati't'e
with the significations ruled by them depending upon their strength
and placement in a particular horoscope. Idcntifi ing the rveakness
and affliction of planets is not at all a difficult job and can be learnt
by beginners or non-astrologers lvith the help of the book, "SELF
LEARNING COURSE lN ASTROLOGY". The Sy5lsrns'Ap-
proach not only increases the accuracy ofanalysis but also speeds
up the analytical process and helps in identifling the results of
analysis in an unambiguous manner- consistently without any con-
fusion.
FUNCTIONAL NATURE OF PLANETS
Thc ftinctional nature of the planets, as stated above, is the
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kev analrtical factor in the horoscopic analr.sis. Bcsidcs Rah' andKetu the plancts. u'hose moortrikona sig.s arc in rhc nrarcfic lrouscs(sixth. eighth and tu'elfth) with refcrcncc to thc lsccrrdarrt. act asfunctional nralefic planets in a natir itr', For trrrs l)urr)osc thc signca'ccr is co'sidered as nrooltrikona -sigrr rll 't lrc Nlt,.rr l ' cxcc,-n-t ional cascs- * l rc 'Rahu is *,c l l p laccd i . n r ,o, l t rrkrrra sign of aplanct. uitlrout causirrg a'r' conjurrcti. ' or closc asllcct rritl otlrcrhouscs and plancts and tlrs dispositor prarrct is str.'g. Rarur givcsgood rcsults during its sub pcriods fbr rnatcrial,stic prospc-ritt.Rah'-Kctu. ulrc ' cxal tcd. girc matcr ial ist bcrrcl l ts , r i . , i t . , t . t r i i l -tated Rahu involves thc nativc in cxposcd scandars and acutc ph'si-cal sufferings.
under the Sy'stems' Approacrr. trre planets indicated againsteach ascendant, act as functional malefic planets for thc concernedascendant:
ASCENDANT
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
FUNCTIONAL MALEFIC PLANETSMercury, Rahu and Ketu.
Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Rahu and Ketu.Rahu and Ketu,
Juprter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu.The Moon, Rahu and Ketu.
Saturn. Mars. the Sun, Rahu and Ketu.Mercury, Rahu and Ketu.
Mars, Venus, Rahu and Ketu.
The Moon. Rahu and Ketu.The Sun, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu.The Moon, Mercurl,- Rahu and Ketu.The Sun, Venus, Saturn. Rahu and Ketu.
The functional malefic planets for various ascendants. men-tioned above, may appear to be at variance when seen in the con_text ofthe available classical texts and used b1'the translators ofthe classical texts. but when 5'ou analyse the charts based on thefunctional malefic planets brought out hereinabove, vou would findthat all of your confusions disappear at one stroke.
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CONJUNCTIONS AND ASPECTS
When two or more planets have same longitudes, the con-junction is known as an exact conjunction. lf thc longitudinal dif-ference happens to be less than five degrees, the conjunction isknown as a close conjunction.
Similarly, when trvo or more planets mutualll' aspect eachother on the same longitudinal degree or a planet casts its aspectexactly on the most effective point of a house or houses. thcaspect is knonn as exact aspect. Ifthis aspect is rvithin a longitu-dinal diflerence of five degrees, then the aspect is knorvn as aclose aspect.
The conjunctions or aspects with more than fivc degrees lon-gitudinal difference are wide conjunctions or aspects. These'donot have permanent impact in life except the short lived transitinfluences on the planets involrred in wide conjunctions or aspectsseparately and severely.
ANALYSING STRENGTH OF PLANETS
Those planets are considered weak, which are in their signsof dlbrilitatlion, are combust, are in the state of olc! age or infancyand placed in the malefic houses in the rasi chart. The S1'stems'Approach also considers a planet weak if it is placed in themooltrikona sign of another rveak planet and if a planet occupiesits sign of debilitation in t[9_nar,'amsa and other varga charts. Inall other situ;Iions, the planets ar@wellplaced.
A u'eak planet is not capable to fully protect its general andparticular signifi cations.
The general significations meiu:ls the aspects ruled'by'theplanet. For example. the Sun rules father, status ofthe native. heart,digestive system, etc., irrespective of the lordship of the Sun in aparticular nativity. The particular significations of the planet meansthe significations of the house r.vhere its mooltrikona sign is placedand the house where this planet is placed in the natal chart.
The results of the significations of the r,r'eak planet fructifu
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u'ith delal' and sgffbr whcncyer the r'veak planct is afTlrctcd dtrc to
closc aspoct or conjunction s'ith thc functional rnalefic plarrct. Thc
natal atfliction causes darnages in the cntire sub pcriod of thc
wcak planct and thc afflicting plancts rvhilc the transit influcnccs
cause short term danragcs for the duratiol ofthe effective transit
inf'lu cncc.
MOST EFFECTM POINT (MEP)
Thc rising dcgrcc in thc asccndant is knosn as tltc ttrost of'-
fectivo point of all thc housos. For exantplc- if 23 dcgrcc riscs in
the Sagittarius ascendant. the most effcctivc point of all thc ltouscs
r,r'ill be 23 degree. Any planet conjunct within 5 degrees on cithcr
side. that is. within ltl dcgrces to 28 degrces in that housc u'ould
be influencing the significations of the house in question in a pro-
nounced manner dcpending upon the functional nature of that
planet. Suppose. the planet Moon is placed at 24 degrees in the
third house in the sign Aquarius ruled by Satum. The Moon is a
functional malefic planet as it mles the eighth house. Since the
Moon is conjunct rvith the most effcctive point of the third ltouse,
not only it mars the initiatives of the person but during the sr-rb
periods of both the Moon and Saturn it will not allow any ventures
or initiatives of thc persons to succeed. The aspect of the Moon
to the most effective poilt of the ninth house would also cause
obstructions to the significations of the ninth house during the sub
periods of both the Sun and the Moon. The Sun is lord of the ninth
house rvhile the Mool is aspecting and inf.luencing the niltl, house
In such cascs if the planet Sun is u'ell placed and strong, the im-
pact of the influcnce of the Moon rvould bc somcu'hat milder than
if th" Sun is badly placed and rveak. Suppose, the Saturn is badlv
placed in the sixth house and is rveak due to its being in the state of
infanc-v. then the impact ofthe Moon on the third house and durilg
the sub periods of the Moon and Saturn would be quite gravc'
MOST MALEFIC PLANET (MMP)
lf there is a mooltrikona sign in the eighth housc fiom thc
ascendant. its lord is called the most malefic planct (MMP) ln
case there is no mooltrikola sign in thc eiglrth housc thcn the role
of the MIvIP is plal,ed by the lord of the twelfth house containing
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thc mooltrikona sign. And if there is no mooltrikona sign in the
trvelfthhouse, too. then the role of the MMP is playsdl b-v Ketu.
For various ascendants the most malefic planets are as under:
ASCENDANT
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
MOST MALEFTC PLANET
Ketu
Jupiter
Ketu
Saturn
The Moon
Mars
Mercury
Venus
The Moon
The Sun
Mercury
Venus
, AFFLICTIONS
The afflictions to the planets or houses are caused by the
close conjunction or aspect of the functional malefic planets in a
nativitl'. The afflictions to strong planets are effective if thev are
rvithin one degree range. The afflictions to weak planets or houses
are fulh' cffective if the1,' are rl,ithin one degree range while aff'lic-
tions are 80o - 60o ,40%^20% and 0o/o if the afflicting planet or
nrost effective point of the house is having a I deg, 2 deg,3 deg. 4
deg and 5 deg longitudinal difference, respectivelJ', from the weak
planet or the most cffective point of the house. It is most severe if
the weak and afflicted planets are badll' placed. The experience
based on the response of the people indicates that these afflictions
can be taken care of upto 80 - 90% with the help of the astral
t*trf
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remedies. that is, kavach and charities. If the lord is strong thcdanrage is mrnimum. For non- mooltrikona signs the inrpact ofthe affliction is 100% to }n/o depending upon the longitudinal dif-fercncc bctu'ccn thc afflicting planets and the most effective pointsof thc housc. as crplaincd abovc. for the planets. If a planet, beinglord of a housc. is ucak one should see the strength of thesignificator (karaka) of tlut housc and the supplementary houses.
Wc hope. nou thc rcadcrs clcarlv understand that a weakplanct and an afflictcd planut arc not onc and the same thing.
MEASURING STRENGTH OF THE HOTJSES
The strength ofthe houses and the signs is gauged throughthe strength of their lords and the conjunctions or aspects to themost efilective point of the houses.
IDENTIFYING RESULTS OF MAIN OR SUB PERIODLORDS
Events fructif in the periods of indicative planets. There-fore, it is very important that rve understand the method of analysingthe dasa (main period) and bhukti (sub period) results.
Though various types of conditional planetary periods fbrspecific combinations in a nativitl'are mentioned in classical tcxts,Vimshotri dasa 51,51ep has 6een mentioned for general applica-tions. Based on the longitude of the Moon in the natal charts. thebalance of operational Vimshotri dasa is calculated. Thereafter,the planets have their main periods in a seriatirn. The order of themain periods (Dasa) under the Vimshotri dasa system is the dasaof the Sun followed by the Moon. Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn,Mercury, Ketu and Venus.
During the major period of a planet all othcr plancts shareperiods proportionate to their period in the Vimshotri dasa. Thisshare of period is known as sub-period (bhukti) and thc tirst sub-period in a planet's own main period is allavs its orvn fblloll'cdby other planets in the seriatim mentioncd abovc.
Il.flre marn period lord is a functioual nralcflc. thc sub psri-
ffiodsi-f-fiEffiEio-nalbenefic planets create onS
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while the sub periods of the functional benefic planets bestow
e dmmalefic planet,
In the main period of the functional benefic planets the subperiods of the well placed and strong ftinctional benefic planets
bestorv good results w'hilethe sub periods ofbadly placed and weakplanets bestorv just average results with mishaps during theunfavourable transit influences. During the main period of the func-tional benefic planets the sub periods of the functional maleficplanets cause mild sufferings. During the main period ofthe func-tional benefic planets, the sub period of the functional maleficplanets involved in close conjunctions or aspects with other rveakplanets cause grave concems and tragic happenings.
The results of the general significations of the sub periodlord depend upon its functional nature, strength, placement,lordship, conjunction(s) and aspect(s) to the same. The significa-tions of the house of placement are touched when transit planets
create benefic or malefic inflriences on the sub period lord. Inthe sub period of a planet, the following significations aretouched:-
(l) The general significations of the planet. For example,the Sun rules father, social status, position with the government,male child, digestive system, heart, blood pressure, etc.
(2) The significations of the house where the mooltrikonasign of the planet is placed. In case in the mooltrikona sign housesome malefic planet is conjunct with the most effective point ofthe house or some malefic planet is aspecting the most effectivepoint of the said house, during the sub period of the ruling planet
the significations of the mooltrikona sign house shall not prosper
and face problems indicated by the afflicting planet dependingupon the lordship.
(3) The significations of the house where the planet isplaced.
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ANALYSING RESULTS OF HOIISES ( 'ONTAINING
NON-MOOLTRIKONA SIGNS
You rvill find in vour cxpcricncc that until and unlcss therc isa close malefic influcncc on thc most cffcctirc point of a house,
the significations of thc ltousc containittg lt rtolt-nrtxrltrikona signlvillnot bothcrtltc pcrson. at all. That is to sav that thc pcrson nillnot scck astral consultation or rcntcdics for ths significations of
thc houscs containing a non-mooltrikona sign.
RESULTS OF EXCHANGE OF HOUSES OR ASTERISMS
The situation, in s'hich a planet 'A' is placed in a sign ornakshatra rule,l by the planet 'B' and the planet 'B' is placed in a
sign or nakshatra ruled by the planet 'A', is considered as ex-
change of houses or nakshatra (asterisms). For example, if the Sunis placed in the sign Scorpio and the planet Mars is placed in the
sign, Leo, then the classical works considers this as exchange ofhouses bV the Sun and Mars.
Under the Systems' Approach, we do not recognise thisconcept. Each planet is considered, separately, for its place'
ment, strength, relationship with other planets, etc.
ANALYSING CAPABILITY OF PLANETS TO BLESS
. WITH THEIR SIGNIFICATIONS
Both the positions - natal and transit - of the planet underconsideration are to be studied. The planets would be able to bless
the native rvith their significations, both general and particular. if
they are strong both in the natal chart and the transit.
IDENTIFYING TRANSIT INFLUENCES
The result of a particular house will be influenced by a tran-
siting planet when it is near to its most effective point dependingupon its functional nature whether bonefic or malefic. The impact
of transit functional malefics is on both functional malefics and
benefics. The things governed by the planets would be their gen-
eral and particular significations. Similarly'. rvhen the impact is on
the MEP of a house the significations of thc house occupied andhouse aspected would be influenced by a transit planet.
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Trarrsitoffunctionalbeneficsoverthenatalpositionoffunc-tional malefics or close aspect of natal functicnal malefics on tran-
sit ftrnctional benefics alio spoils the significations of the func-
tional benefics.
INTERACTION,BETWEEN THE ST]B PERIOD AND
TRANSIT RESULTS
Dur ing t l resubper iodofap lanet thes ign i f i ca t ionsof thehouse mled b-v the sub period lord- thc general significations of thc
planet and tt . significations of the house rvhere the phnet is placed
would be touched.
The transit means r'vhcn the planetar,v position on an)'
givendate,subsequenttotherjateofbir th, isstudiedwithrefer-ence to the ascendant and the position of the planets in the natal
chart.
For example. let us take a chart rvith the sign Sagittarius ris-
ingintheascendant.Suppose,intlrischartthelordofthecleventlrhJuse, Venus, is placed in the twelfth house ruling losscs' During
the suf period oftheVenus loss of elderbrother, income andtrouble
to friends is indicated. Norv in the transit the functional malefics
Rahu/Ketu may form close conjunction or aspect with any of
the three positions to cause the event of the death of the elder
brother:
i) most effective point of thc eleventh house'
ii) tl.re natal Position of Venus
iii) the transit position of the sub period lord' Venus'
The sub period lord sets the trend according to the lordship
and the placement of the planet bcsides the other influences on the
planet for the entire sub-period while the transit planets cause
influence whenever they come into contact rvith the natal
position or the transit position of the sub period lord. The transrt
influence ceases to exit as soon as the transit conjunction/aspect
attains a longitudinal difference of five degrees. we hope this gives
better underitandilg ilto the interaction betr,r,een the transit re-
sults and the sub period lord results rvith the help of the above
example.
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MEASURING THE S'TRENGTH OF TIIE PLANEl 'S
Infancy or old age
Thc rcsults of tlre plancts in thc state of infancy or old agcvan, in dcgrcc of strcngth according to thcir longitudcs. Whcn thcplancts arc in tlrc statc of inlturct tlrcir porrcr is 20,)i,. 4}oh.6OY(,.80%o and 100')1, ultcrr thcir longitudc rs I dcgrcc. 2 dcgrccs. 3 de-grees. 4 dcgrecs and -r dcgrccs. rcspcctivcll,. Whcn tlro plancts arein the old agc thcir po\\or is ll0'Zo. 6(l'h,- 40"/u. 20"1, arnJ zcro rvhcntheir longitudc is 26 dcgrecs. 27 degrccs, 2[l degrccs, 29 dcgrccsand 30 degrces. respectivclv. As a nerv bom or a very old pcrson isincapable of doing any'thing at their own, similar condition is ofthe planets when they are in the state of infancy and old age, re-spectively.
Exalted Planets
The placement ofthe planets in their signs of exaltation addsto their strength. Thc peak points of exaltation or debilitation hasvery little relevance.
Combust planets
When the Sun is a functional benefic planet its conjunctionlvith other well placed functional benefic planets is good and givesexponential growth for the significations of planets which are inclose conjunction rvith the Sun. The combust planets suffer underthe transit malefic influences.
When the Sun is a ftinctional malefic and is closely conjunctwith other planets all the planets involved suffer as they becomeafflicted by the conjunction of a functional malefic planet perrna-nently because of the natal affliction. The combust planets in suchcases suffer in transit afilictions.
BADHAKA PLANETS
The principle ofbadhaka house is redundant. For various as-cendants from Aries to Pisces, the planets Saturn. Saturn, Jupiter-Venus. Mars, Jupiter. the Sun, the Moon, Mcrcury. Mars, Venusand Mercury are treated as Badhaka planets. Under no circum-stances- these planets act maleficalll'for thc various ascendants. If
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the so called badhaka planet is not closell, associated u,ith otherfunctional malefic planet or the most malefic planet, its influenceon any planet or the most effective point of a house, would neverbe bad.
KENDRADHIPATI DOSHA
Similarly, the Kendradhipati Dosha is also a redundant con-cept. It is said that lvhen a natural benefic planet owns a kendrahouse its functional nature for the nativitv becomes malefic. Thereaders can find out for themselves that if the mooltrikona sign ofa natural benefic planet falls in a kendra house its influence onother functional benefic planet or the most effective point of ahouse would always be beneficial. However, whenthis planet formsmutual close conjunction or aspect with other functional maleficplanet, its own general and particular significations would suffer.
These two concepts, that is the Badhaka Planets andKendradhipati Dosha, have been stretched by those, who neverdid empirical studies and failed to interpret charts with one singleapproach.
rMpAcT oF yocAs (PLANETARY COMBTNATTONS)
The particular conjunctions, mutual aspects and placementsin a natal chart are known as yoga. It may be a Rajyoga, Dhana5,oga,Duryoga, Mahapurush yoga. Mahabhagya yoga or even Kalsarpayoga. The impact of Rajyogas and Dhanayogas accrues only if theplanet(s) is or are placed in a good house, unafflicted and are strong.Whenever. the planets ruling the benefic houses conjoin or mutu-ally aspect closely, they form good yoga (say Rajyogas) connectedwith the indications of both the houses involved provided they arestrong and unafflicted. The involvement of a planet ruling the houseof income and./or wealth produces a Dhanayoga. In other words,mere location of a planet or a set of planets in a particular sign orhouse without creating a close relationship through a close con-junction or aspect does not result into yoga.
Similarly, until and unless the most malefic planet, the func-tional malefic planet, Rahu and Ketu form a close conjunction withanother planet(s) they do not produce any Duryoga or even Kalsarpa
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yoga. The misnomer Kalsarpa yoga is bcing propagatcd bt'those
persons uiro have failcd to corrccth rdcntit\ ' thc lurrctronal tlatttre
of plancts in various natilitics and hayc not bccn ablc to prll polnt
the rcasons for nr iscr ics Any chart containing the so cal led
Kalsarpa yoga will not give bad results until and unlcss Rahu-
Ketu or other functionnl malelic Jrl:tncls cfluse severe colt.ittnc-
tions or aspects with wenk and/or badly placed planets in that
particular nativity. Undcr tltc Slstcnts' Approach thc llalrsis is
ulr , ,o1' , donc gi t f i rcf trcncc to thc placctt tcnt o1'plancts. t l rc ir
strength and rvcakncsscs and thcir tnutual rclationship rvith rcti:r-
ence to tlte asccttdant.
USE OF DIVISIONAL CHARTS
The divisional charts are used for judging the true strength of
a planet u,hile studying its impact in a particular field' Any planet
occupying its sign of bebilitation in a particular divisional chart
will fail to protect its significations in its sub periods' We con-
sider the lord of the ascendant of the concemed divisional chan
For example, if there is no mooltrikona sign in the ascendant of
the dasamsa, we consider the position of the prime and secondary
determinants of the professional affairs of the natal chart tn
dasamsa. If the ascending sign of dasamsa is a mooltrikona sign
of a particular planet, the same planet is also considered as an ad-
ditional primc determinant of the profession. For judging the
strength of the primary and secondary significators of the natal
chart in dasamsa we have to see if these planets have gone to their
signs of debilitation in dasamsa'
INSIGHT
whenever the lord of the any house containing a mooltrikona
sign goes to the sixth, eighth and twelfth houses mling diseases.
accidenti and losses, respectively, the native has to suffer on ac-
count of bad health for the aspects of the health governed by the
planet and the house concerned.
When planets are indicating tragic happcnings thcrr people
usually do not perform astral remedies to protect thcmselves agalnst
the expected losses and the rveakness of Jupiter and the lord of
the ninth house is always a contributing factor in this regard.
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The strengthening astrological remedial measures are sug-
gestsd for all the functional benefic planets even if they are not
iveak and afflicted in the natal chart. The strengthening measures
provide a preventive cover to the planets against their transit rveak-
ness. Similarlv, the propitiating remedial measures are advised for
all the functional malefic planets even if thev are not forming close
afflictions in the natal chart. The propitiatory remedial measures
provide a preventive cover for transit and natal afflictions'
Rahu's influence on the most effective point of the o"t"l
dant, third house, fifth house or the tenth house and the planets the
sun, the Moon and Venus gives gambling or speculative tenden-
cies and if Mercun, ruling analytical porver is badly placed and is
under the severe affliction of the rnost malefic planet the nativc
suffers on account of unmanageable anxiety leading to the depres-SUIIOIS OII a(')UUUITL UI ulurrcurotswovrv ar^rvLJ
sion, nervous breakdown, hypertension, insomnia, coronary disl,
eases.
Indications of time can only be modified with the help of the
astral remedies. Until and unless the astral rernedies are pertbrmcd-
in our views, the extenl of the services of the divine science of
astrology is very much limited.
The planetary relationships give results according to the in-
dications in case no preventive remedies are performed'
The close influence of the lord of the eighth house during its
own sub period results into obstructions. setbacks and denial of
the significations of the houses and planets that are under its af-
fliction. :
The third house and the planet Mercury rules mental and
physical growth. The fifth house go.l,erns intelligence and the fourth
hoor. rules pou'er of grasp and abilit.v of acquiring education'
Weakness and/or affliction of the planets connected with the third,
fourth and fifth houses and the Moon and Mercury result in mental
retardation.
HOW TO START ANALYSIS
For starting analysis of a chart, first of all rmderline the func-
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tional malefic planets and idcntifl ' thc conjunctions or aspcctswith 5 degrecs orb. Put a circlc around thc plancts and houscs tlratare afflicted due to the close influence of thc functional nralcficplanets. Noi,v you can start the analysis.
The problem is alwal's concerning the s,eak. badl-v" placcdand afflicted planets or the sub periods of thc functional nrale lrcsfortrend results relatedto the sub periods. The short tcnn problcnris indicated by the malefic transit over the rveak natal plancts Theclose influence of the most malefic planet on the weak and badlyplaced planets results into denial of the significations of thc af-flicted planets. The good results should be indicated for the signi-fications of the rvell placed strong planets having close conjunc-tions or aspects.
A functional benefic's position in any of the dusthana housesmakes it u'eak but if it is in the eighth house near the most effec-tive point of the house. then despite weakness it is good as it as-pects the most effective point of the second house.
Caution -- Astrologers do not have television and cannot giverunning commentar)'.
The best thing is in the shortest possible time indicate thestrong and weak areas in chart and prescribe appropriate remedies.
CIIAPTER 7
IDENTIFYING PRASNA INDICATIONS
The prime determinants of prasna are rveak planets and oneor more afflictors, explained below, involved in close conjunc-tions rvith other planets or the most effective points of the houses.If a planet is under the affliction of an afflictor, the following as-pects will be touched:-
l. General significations of the planet.
2. The significations of the house containing mooltrikona signof the afflicted planet.
3. The significations of the house where the afflicted planet isplaced.
For various ascendants the following planets become theafflictors:
ASCENDANT AFFLICTORS
Aries Mercury, Rahu and Ketu
Taurus Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Rahu and Ketu.
Gemini Rahu and Ketu.
Cancer Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu.
Leo The Moon, Rahu and Ketu.
Virgo Saturn, Mars, the Sun. Rahu and Ketu.
Libra Mercury, Rahu and Ketu.
Scorpio Mars, Venus. Rahu and Ketu.
Sagittarius The Moon, Rahu and Ketu.
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Capricom
Aquarius
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The Sun, Jupitcr, Rahu and Kctu
The Moon, Mercury, Ralru ;rnd Kctu
Pisces The Sun, Venus, Satum, Rahu and Kctu.
SPOTTING THE PRASNA
For spotting the indications of the prasna procccd as undcr :
l. Identiff the malefic influcnce of thc afllictor(s) on the
most effective points of various houscs and thc rrcak
planets.
2. Identifu the sub periods of the afflicting and afllictcd plan-
ets.
3. Examine the transit pace of slow moving or stationarl' fttttc'
tional malefic planets on the most effective points of vartous
houses and the weak and afTlicted planets.
PRIME DETERMINANTS OF PRASNA
Afflicted Planets: Those planets that havc closc inllrtcncc
of the functional malefic planets (afflictors as mcntiottcd abovc)
either by conjunction or aspect are treated as afflictcd plalcts Thc
close influence of the lord of the sixth house and Rahu causcs dts'
eases, disputes, losses through theft and fire and stratncd tinancral
position. The close influence of the functional malctic plancts
ruling the eighth and twelfth houses and the planct Kctu grvcs
chronic diseases, major setbacks, terntination of rclatitl ltshrps.
accidents. obstructions and if the afflictcd planct is u'cak artd brtdlv
placed, the native suffers from long lived problcms, fatal dtscascs
and may have to undergo surgery, etc.
Weak Planets: The weak plancts are not able to protcct thcir
general significations and the significations of tltc ltouscs coltl:rilt-
ing their mooltrikona sign and therefore tltc natirc sullcrs hccause
of mal-functioning of health ruled by tho rvcak plancts. Nccdlcss
to add that the badly placed planets arc irrcludcd in thc woak plan-
ets.
Planetary Periods: The sub periods of the afl'lictor and
Identitying Prasna Indications 37
afflicted planets as mentioned above and the sub periods of the
planets placed in the malefic houses. These sub periods lead to the
irends that contilue throughout the sub periods and the trends can
be rel,ersed ifthe afflicted planets are strong and the follorving sub
periods are of strong, well placed and unafflicted planets'
Transit Influences: The studl' of transit influences on the
Prasna. Sometimes, the problem is inordinately prolonged due to
the close transit influence of slorv movit'tg planets of the prasna
planets. If the afflicted planets of the prasna are strong' the
problern ends after the transit impact is over. If the natal afflicted
planets are weak and badly placed and the sub periods of the
uffli"tot. are in progress then the problem turns into constant
problem.
TIMING OF EVENTS
The prasna may pertain to the significations ruled by the plan-
ets andthe significations of the houses containing mooltrikona signs
of the afflict"d *d/or badly placed planets. Tirning of the results
is worked out as per the strength of the operating or forthcoming
well placed lords ofthe sub periods and or separation of the rnalefic
transit afflictions. If the problem has been caused by the operating
sub period then the span of the problem may be for a longer dura-
tion and can only be reversed in the sub period of a rvcll placed
strong functional benefic planet. If the problem has been caused
b), a transit malefic influence on a r.vell placed or strong planet,
the span of the problem may be when the causing transit malefic
ilfluence separates. For desired results, application of astrological
remedial measures detailed in chapter 8 are prescribed. If the
native has a natal chart then the remedies are suggested as per the
natal chart. Ifthe native does not have a natal chart and he/she has
contacted for the first time, the remedies are suggested as per the
ascendant of the Prasna.
CHAPTER 8
THE APPLICATION OF I\S'I ' ITOLOGTCALREMEDIES
To help pcople come out of their problcms thc qucrcnts areadvised appropriate astrological remedial measures. Thc problemsin life are caused by weak planets and./or afflictions to them. There-fore, two rvay application of astral remedies is administered afterdiagnosing the problematic planetary influences in a chart. Firstly,the strength is provided to the weak functionally benefic planets.The strength can be provided by various methods, e.g. stones, colourtherapy, KAVACH (the protective shield containing mystical num-bers of the planets) in an auspicious time. Secondly. the malevo-lence of the functionally malefic planets is reduced by offeringpropitiatory charities concerning these planets. The two r,vay ap-plication helps in reducing the impact of rnalefic planetary influ-ences to a large extent. The preventive use of astral remedies ismuch more useful than the curative astral remedies.
Generally, people resort to astral remedies in the end aftertrying all other therapies ignoring tlie distinct advantage of pre-ventive diagnostic power of the astrological science. Needless tostress the benefit of preventi'l'c medicinelredressal measures asagainst those ofthe curative nlcasures.
For both - curative and preventive remedies - the judiciousmixture of the following astral remedies is applied.
COLOUR THERAPY: This is a very potent prcvcntive rem-ed-v for epilepsy. mental retardation. psl,chic problcrns. ctc. and ispractised through the use of favourable colours in the matters ofdress and fumishings in one's living room.
The Application of Astrological Remedies 39
(As per the opinion of experts compiled by a Library inPittsburgh the grey colour of cars w'as found to be the r,vorst in carsafety.) As per our colour therapy. we had always been suggestingto avoid grey colours by those desirous ofhappy living and good
health.
VASTU: Againthis is preventive as well as curative therapyfor solving the problems in physical and spiritual areas. Widerappl icat ions of this therapy are in the f ie ld of success ofprofessional ventures. This is practised through use ofoutlay ofa building to derive geo-magnetic forces for properly energisingthe total impact of building with the help of light, air, space andaura conducive to the main functionary.
KAVACH: This is a protective shield containing mysticalnumbers of the functionally benefic planets in a nativity and is astrengthening measure. The weak and afflicted planets are enabledto protect and promote their significations. The Kavach is worn ina specially elected auspicious time for generating the desired im-pact. This is used both for preventive and curative purpose.
CHARITIES: These are offered for the planets causing af-flictions/problems in a horoscope
MANTRAS: As part ofthe meditation, the recitation of Man-tras is prescribed for propitiating the trouble causing planets as perthe Vedic rituals.
The malefic influences are effectively tackled with the helpof propitiatory measures for the afflicting planets which are asunder:-
The Sun Give handful of wet wheat with 15-20 grams
ofjaggery (Gur) to a cow or serving one's fa-ther or helprng old age needy persons.
Give a dough to a cow or serving one's motheror old age women.
Morning prayers for ten minutes and being con-siderate to one's servant.
The Moon
Mars
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Mercury
Jupiter
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Offering green fodder (about 2 KG) to a cowhelping poor and needy children.
Offering one bundi laddu (a ycllou' colouredsweet) to the birds or ofTcring service to one'spreceptor/teacher.
Offering whitc coloured srvcct to the birds orhelping ladics in distrcss.
Offering simplc salty food to the birds or help-ing poor.
Venus
Saturn
Rahu Giving away brown coloured sweets to thebirds or helping old age needy persons orlepers.
Ketu Offering some food to a stray dog or serving/helping institutions/persons working forspiritualism.
These remedies are to be performed daily in the morning af-
ter bath and before breakfast.
The vveakness of the significator planets, as indicated earlier,
are made up with the help of a specially prepared KAVACH to be
worn by the native in an auspiciously elected trme. For details of
the design, size and mystical numbers to be engraved on both sides
of the KAVACH, the readers mayplease refer to our book, "Pre-
dictive Techniques and the Application of the Astrological Reme-
dial Measures".
These Kavachs (Yantras) get power to do good when the en-
gravings are done in an auspicious time as also due to a prescribed
way of life. The person prescribing use of the KAVACH shoulc
follor,v the follgwing:-
l. Bath in the morning without any bed tea, etc.
2. Prayers to Lord.
3. Performance of propitiatory remedies as per one's own chart.
4. Practise the divine way in life - that is (l) Be content (2)
The Application of Astrological Remedies 41
Increase utility to humanit-v (3) Help poor and needy (a) Bekind, generous and benevolent (5) Avoid deeper involvementin sensual pleasures, anger> pride. greed and enry.
Continuous practice of the above principles helps ingenerating power for helping others to ward off evils in lifeand derive benefits indicated by the benefic planets in one'schart.
CHAPTER 9
CASE STUDIES. PROBLEMSPROFBSSION
, rr l
IN
The professional prospccts of a pcrson arc rulcd by the inter-play ofplanets becoming prirnary and sccondarl'dctorminants, theirplacement in a house/sign, their strcngth, the influcnce of otherplanets over them and the operating planctary pcriods.
The lords ofthe tenth and the second houses are consideredas the primary determinants for analysing the professional af-fairs. ln case there is no mooltrikona sign in both the tenth andsecond houses. then the lord ofthe first house is considered asthe prime determinant.
The planets placed in the tenth and second houses becomesecondary detenninants for anall'sing the professional affairs.The planets influencing the tenth and second houses or their lordsby way of close aspects and/or conjunctions, act as supplementarysecondary determinants for analysing the professional affairs.
The setbacks in professional matters are caused :
(1) When the prime determinants and secondary determinants,ruling professional matters, are weak.
(Z) When the prime determinants of the professional affairs arebadly placed.
(3) Significator of social status being weak or badl1, placed andor afflicted by the most rnalefic or a functional malcfrc planet.
(4) The close influence of the functional malefic planets or the
Case Studies-Problems in Prolbssion 43
k" most malefic planet onthe prime and secondary determinants;
We shall now take up case studies of Prasnas indicating the
malefic influences exerted by the planetary configurations on the
determinants of professional affairs. The case studies include the
charts where problems arose due to operation of the sub periods of
the afflicted planets in the Prasnas and the case studies where prob-
lems arose due to the stationary or slow moving transit influences
and were short lived. The case studies also include charts rvhere
the professional setbacks were aversed with the help of the perfor-
mance of astrological remedial measures.
CASE STUDIES. PROFESSIONAL PROBLEMS
CHART 1 PRASNA 20TH DECEMBER, 1996, 0830 HRS.
KETUSAT
MOON
A } D IruPSUNMER
VENRAHUMARS
2 YEARS 4 MONTHS 5 DAYS.
The sign, Sagittarius, rises inthe ascendant. The Moon, Rahu
and Ketu are functional malefic planets in this prasna. Venus is
badly placed in the chart and is weak. Mars is weak as it is in the
state of infancy. Venus, mling the house of income, is closely af-
flicted in this chart due to the close aspect of the functional malefic,
Ketu. Jupiter is weak as it is in the state of old age. As per prasna
the sub period of Jupiter inthe main period of Ketu was in progress.
Since Ketu is afflicting the badly placed lord of the house of in-
come, the native was suffering on account of lack of earnings since
the inception of the main period of Ketu. Besides, the problem of
income the lord of the fifth house is weak and the fifth house is
\,tsN 9.48',
ASDT22" 58'ruP A" 38'sLN 4" 42'MER24" 15',
KETU IO" T2'SAT 7o5'
RAHU IO" 12'MARS I '3 '
BALANCEDASAOF KETU
44 Application of Prasna Astrology
occupied by the most malefic planet , the Moon. Thc native wasalso seriouslv concerned about the health and studies of his twosons. The native was adviscd both propitiatory astral remcdies forthe functional malefic planets and wearing ofa Kavach for strength-ening the wcak functional benefic plancts in an auspiciously electedtime. The pcrfbrnrancc of astral remedics opcned thc new avenuesfor thc nativc in his import busincss within a pcriod of four months
CHART 2 PRASNA I3TH NOVEMBER, 1996, IOI9 HRS.
SA'I'
KETU
MARS
.ASDTruP MBR
MOONSLIN R.qHU
VEN
BALANCB DASA OF MERCURY 8 YEARS 6 MONTHS 14DAYS.
The sign, Sagittarius, rises inthe ascendant. The Moon, Rahuand Ketu are functional malefic planets in this prasna. The plan-ets, the Moon and Mercury are badly placed in the chart and are,hence, weak. The Sun is in its sign of debilitation. Rahu-Kctuaxis is near the most effective points of the houses and afflicts allthe houses occupied and aspected. As per prasna the sub periodof the Moon in the main period of Mercury was running. Thepriority of the native was to seek an overseas assignment whichwas not being achieved inspite of persistent ef;lorts due to the weak-ness of the planets. The other weak planet, the Sun, dcprived thenative of the happiness from father and loss of inheritance. Thegood placement of Jupiter in the ascendant and Venus in the tenthhouse, though weak due to debilitation, made the native a char-tered accountant and the well placed Satum explains his persistentefforts. The afflictions of Rahu and Ketu, bad placement of the
7 SUN
SAT 7"KETU 13'24'
vEN 240R-AHU 130 24'
S l#.Rs
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Moon - ruling the easy gains - and the weakness of the lord of the
tenth house, posed all round problems to thc native . For generat-
ing prosperity, the native u'as advised both propitiatory astral rem-
edies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach
for strengthening the weah functional benefic planets in an auspi-
ciously elected time.
CHART 3 PRASNA 30TH APRIL, 1995, 1728 HRS.
V'ENKETUSIJN
MOON
MER
SATMARS
JTIP RAHU ASDT
BALANCE DASA OF VBNUS 3 YEARS 6 MONTHS.
The sign, Virgo, rises in the ascendant and the planets, the
Sun, Saturn, Mars, Rahu and Ketu arethe functional malefic plan-
ets. . Saturn is placed in its own mooltrikona sign. It protects its
own house qontaining its orvn mooltrikona sign that is the sixth
house but it afflicts the houses closely aspected by it. Mercury is
weak as it is in the state of infancy. Mars is near the most effec-
tive point of the house of its placement and afflicts all the houses
occupied and aspected. The Moon is placed in the eighth house
but asl ects the most effective point of the second house and pro-
motes the same. Rahu and Ketu do not cause close afflictions in
this chart. Jupiter is well placed. Venus, ruling the house of sta-
tus, is exalted and well placed. Venus throws light on the status of
the querent. The querent \\/as an executive engineer' As per prasna
the sub period of Mercury in the main period of Venus was in
operation. As the sub period lord rvas well placed and unafflictec,
though weak, we have to consider other transit afflictions to iden-
tify the anxiety of the querent. The forthcoming conjunction of
tuAHU l1'43',
vEN 160 16' t2 2 MER
sAT 27. 31',
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the most malefic planet, Mars, to the most effcctive point of theeleventh house and its afflictionto the second, fifth and sixth housesand Saturn ma)/ cause concem. As Saturn is placed in its ownmooltrikona sign no damage was seen due to any disputc. Thc fastmovemcnt of Mars rvas likely to clear the transit influcnce withina rveek's time and no pernanent harm was seen. Thc native rvasadvised to exercise control over his temper and specch fbr oneweek as Mars's aspect to the most effective point of the second
firouse. ruling speech, could have caused problems for thc native.phe native was also advised propitiatory astral remedies for'Mars
in the form of morning prayers for ten minutes. Asunder the malefic influence of Mars people get harmed dueto impulsive behaviour and haste, the morning prayershelp them to control these negative traits during the day,effectively.
CHART 4 PRASNA 26TH AUGUST, 1996, 1440 HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF THE SUN 1 YEAR S MONTHS T6DAYS.
The sign, Sagittarius, rises in the ascendant. The Moon, Rahuand Ketu are functional malefic planets in this prasna. No planetis badly placed in the chart. There is minor affliction to the mosteffective points of the second house by the most malefic planet,the Moon. The lord of the ascendant, Jupiter, and the lord ofthe tenth house, Mercury, are well placed in their own mooltrikonasigns. The native was an air hostess and had taken retirement.
I
MOON 60 1 l '
sAT 120 24'KET 14" 26'
RAI{U I4O 26'MER 60 I8'
\EN 230 57', 3MARS 27'OI '
9"35'.5 suH
SATKETU
VENMARS
MOON SUN
ASDTruP
RAHUMER
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The lord of the fifth house is placed in the seventh house in closeconjunction rvith Venus which resulted into a love marriage whichu'as continuing happily. The lord of the house of fortune is u,ellplaced in the chart. The native rvas enjoying good life but due tothe mild affliction to the most effective point of the second housefelt slightly less confident about the continuance of the currentstatus and wanted to know if she should venture into something topass time as also which could be of use if there is some problem atsome stage in life. The native was advised that there is nopossibility of her apprehensions becoming true and she shouldenjoy life. She was advised propitiatory remedial measure forthe Moon in the form of offering fresh pot of water for thebirds daily in the morning.
CHART 5 PRASNA 24TH OCTOBER"1994.1420 HRS.
KETLT MOON
SATT'{ARS
ASDT
VENMER SLINN]? RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF MARS 3 YEARS 8 MONTHS 22 DAYS.
The sign, Capricorn, rises in the ascendant. The planets, theSun. Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are functional malefic planets in thisPrasna. No planct is badly placed in the chart. The Moon is weakas it is in the state of old age. Mercury is weak as it is in the state ofinfancy. Jupiter is near the most effective point of the tenth houseand afflicts the same and the houses aspected. Rahu and Ketuclosely afflict the lord of the tenth house, Venus. The affliction ofthe lord of the tenth house and the affliction of the most effectivepoint of the tenth house created deep business problems for thenative. The native rvas unable to recover the cost of his operations
KET 20.48' MER O" SLTNI 70JIJP 26"
MARS 16.49' ata: l t '
r;d 'z
48 Application of Prasna Astrology
and started incurring huge losses. As per prasna the sub period ofSatum rvas running in the main period of debilitated Mars. In vier,vof the strong position of Saturn in the prasna tlre native wasadvised that ultimately no permanent hann was seen to his status.However, in vierv of the afflictions in the chart, tltc native rvasadvised both propitiatory astral remedies fbr the functional nralefic,planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening thc weak func-tional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected tirne.
CHART 6 PRASNA ISTH SEPTEMBER, 1996, I7O5 HRS.
SATKETU
ASDTMARSVEN
ruP M ( D Nsr,Nlr,lllR
RAI IU
BALANCE DASA OF SATURN 14 YEARS 26 DAYS.
The sign, Aquarius, rises in thc asccndant and thc planetsMercury, the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functiorral nralctic plan-ets. The planets, Mars, Venus, thc Sun, Mcrcun' and Rahu arebadly placed in the chart and are, hencc. rvcak. Mcrcun and thcsun are r,veak as they are in the state of infancy. Thc plarrcts. thcSun and Mars, are afflicted in this chart. As pcr prasna thc subperiod of Mercury in the main period of Satunt rvas in opcration.The weakness of the majority of plancts. aflliction to thc Sun andthe affliction to the most effective point of thc tcntlr housc bv thefunctional malefic planet, the Moon, could not blcss thc nativewith a good job inspite of the good placcnrcttt of Saturn .urd Jupi-ter in the chart. The native was adviscd both propitratory astralremedies for the functional malctic plancts and rvcaring of a Kavachfor strengthening the weak functional bcncfic plancts in an auspi-ciously elected time.
sAT l0'48'KITU 14"
8 MOON 6" 47',
ST'N 2" MERMARS 11.34vEN 18?6'
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CTIART 7 PRASNA 2OTH OCTOBER, 1994,1520 HRS.
MOONKETU
ASDTS.AT
MARS
VEN SUNJUP MER
R.AHU
BALANCE DASA OF KETU 3 MONTHS 15 DAYS.
The sign, Aquarius, rises in the ascendant and the pLn-ets Mercury, the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functionalmalefic planets. Mars is badly placed in the chart and is,hence, wleak. The functional malefic planet, the Moon, ison the most effective point of the house of its placementand afflicts the houses occupied and aspected. The Sun isclosely afflicted in this chart due to the close conjunctionof the functional malefic, Mercury. The planets Jupiter,Venus and Saturn are r.vell placed in the chart but the afflic-tion to the most effective point of the ninth house r,veakenstheir position to do good. As per prasna the sub period ofMercury was running in the main period of Ketu. SinceMercury, being the most malefic planet was afflicting theSun, the native lvas worried for the relations with his em-ployer and the promotion giving rise in status with the stateand the ill health of his wife. The native rvas advised that hecould expect a promotion in the follorving sub period of Ve-nus in its own main period as it is well placed and well influ-enced in the chart. The native was advised both propitiatoryastral remedies for the functional malefic planets and wear-ing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional beneficplanets in an auspiciously elected t ime. The nat ive wasblessed with a promotion in the beginning of the sub periodof Venus.
asDT 12,4i'I I 541 q2" 13'
MOON20'c' I
MARS 14.47',
sr,l.I 250 34'
lo MERII ' t3 ' ; VENi 12'43
RAHU I8'37'MOONllo 24',KET 18.37 '
MARS 8" 32'
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CHART 8 PRASNA 10TH JANUARY,1995,0800 HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF KEIU 1 YEAR 3 DAYS.
The sign. Capricorn, rises in the asccndant and the plancts
Jupiter, the Sun, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic
planets. The functional malefic planets do not form close con-junctions or aspects in the nativrty.
'
The planets Mars and the Sun are badly placed and are
weak. Venus is weak as it is in its sign of debilitation in
havamsa and dasamsa both. Therefore, the presence of
Rahu in the tenth house, ruled by Venus, caused some tension to
the native for his manipulative activities pertaining to the sub
period of Rahu.
As per prasna the sub period of Saturn was running in
the main period of Ketu. As the sub period lord was strongly
well placed in the chart no harm was seen and the native was
advised accordingly.
However. to relieve him of the tension he was advised
propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planet,
Rahu, and for strengthening the functional benefic planets, he
was advised to wear a KAVACH in an auspicious time.
MOONKETU
SAT
.ASDTMER
MARS
SUN VEN'UP
RAHU
5. 45 'SAT
I 5
l0 JUP 18"58'MOON 2lo 38', 4
MHU4"55'MARS l'51"
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CHART 9 PRASNA 20TH MARCH, 1997, 0855 HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF MERCURY 10 YEARS 8 MONTIIS.
The sign, Aries, rises in the ascendant and the planets Mer-
cury, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. The plan-
sts, Mars, Venus, the Sun, Saturn, Mercury Rahu and Ketu arebadly placed.
Jupiter is weak as it is in its sign of debilitation. The only
well placed and unafflicted planet is the Moon. The functionalmalefic planet, Mercury. severely afflicts Saturn, ruling the house
of income.
Venus and the Sun are closely afflicted in this chart due tothe close conjunction and aspect of the functional malefics Ketu
and Rahu, respectively. The lords of the fifth, seventh and elev-enth houses rvere badly placed and afflicted.
The native was experiencing problems with regard to theeducational prospects of his son in a foreign country, his income
and the disputes u'ith his employer and the health of his w.ife. Asper prasna the sub period of the Sun rvas in operation.
The native was advisedthat improvernent inthe circumstanceswould be slorv but to reduce tension he rvas advised both propitia-
tory astral remedies for the functional rnalefic planets and u'earing
of a Kavach for strengthening the lveak functional benefic planets
in an auspiciously elected time.
\TNKE'TU$NSATMER
ASDT
MOON
ruP
RAHUM.ARS
sAT 13"
16. 19MOON16 ,3 '
vEN 28" 42', 2
SUN 120 O'
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CHART l0 PRASNA 2STH JULY, 1996, 2100 HRS.
SATKETU
VF,N MARS
ASDT SUNMLR
MOONruP
RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 15 YEARS 6 MONTHS 9DAYS.
The sign, Aquarius, rises in the ascendant and the planets
Mercury, the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional rnalefic plan-
sts. The Sun, Mercury and Rahu are badly placed in the chart and
ar€, hence, weak. The functional malefic planet, the Moon, closely
afflicts Jupiter. Rahu and Ketu are involved in conjunctions and
aspects. The extent of their afflictions to the planets is very mild
but to the most effective point ofthe houses occupied and aspected
is very severe.
As per prasna the sub period of the Moon was in opera-
tion in the main period of Venus. Due to the close afllicting
influence of the Moon on Jupiter, ruling income, the native
was having serious difference of opinion with his employer and
was thinking of venturing into a business of his own. Seeing
the afflictions in the chart and placement of the lord of the
seventh housen ruling partnerships, in the house of disputes, he
was advised to continue in service.
However, to remove the difficulties in the way of income
and relationship with his employer, the native was advised both
propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and
wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional benefic
planets in an auspiciously elected time.
RAHU 4' I'
I uooN
JttP 26" 16',KETU 4' I'
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CHART 11 PRASNA 6TH MAY,1997,1420 HRS.
SATKETU
SLTNMOOn-N{ER
VEN
ruP ASDTMARS
RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 19 YEARS.
The sign, Leo, rises in the ascendant. The Moon, Rahu andKetu are functional malefic planets in this Prasna. Jupiter, Saturnand Ketu are badly placed in the chart and are, hence, weak. Venusis closely afflicted in this chart due to the close aspebt of the func-tional malefic, Rahu. The native rvas mentally upset because ofthe marital relationship and failure of his efforts towards earningmoney through journalism.
Mental peace is governed by the fifth house, whose lord, Ju-piter is badly placed in the chart and is, hence, weak. The maritalaffairs are governed by the lord ofthe seventh house. the lord ofwhich is badlv placed.
Venus ruling his enterprising nature ruling the house of com-munications is placed in the tenth house ruling profession and asstated above is closely afflicted in this chart due to the close aspectof the functional malefic, Rahu. As per prasnathe sub period ofafflicted Venus q'as in progress in its own main period.
The native u'as advised both propitiatory astral remedies forthe functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strcngth-ening the rveak functional benefic planets in an auspiciousll'clectedt ime.
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CHART 12 PRASNA 6TH MAY,1997,2OOO HRS.
KETUSAT
N,lOONMERSL'N
VEN
JUPlvl.q,RS
.4,SDT RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 1I YEARS 8 MONTHS 21DAYS.
. The sign, Scorpio, rises in the ascendant and the planets,Mars, Venus, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.The Moon, the Sun and Mercury are badly placed in the chart andare, hence, weak. Rahu-Ketu axis is near the most effective pointsof the houses and afflicts all the houses occupied and aspected.Rahu closely aspects weak Venus and afflicts the same. As perprasna the sub period of Rahu in thc main period of Venus was inoperation. The placement of the lords of the ninth, tenth and elev-enth houses in the house of disputes and the placement of the lordofthe house ofdisputes in the tenth house turned the professionalprospects of the native to routine and ordinary and involved dis-putes whenever he entered into any partnership. The good place-ment ofthe lords ofthe fourth and second houses conferred goodskills on the native because of which many persons \\rere temptedto finance his projects and to lvork in partnership. Each time thepartnership failed and the financiers earned but the native had toleave the business to the partners due to the shortage of funds r,vithhim. The operating sub period lord, Rahu, was again indicative oflosses as it is afflicting Venus rvhich impelled the native to seekastral consultation. The native u'as advised both propitiatory astralremedies for the functional malefic planets and r.r'earing of a Kavachfor strengthening the n'eak functional benefic planets in an auspi-ciously elected time. The native was also advised to make a new
N.trARS 230 23'
MER5.50'MOON l8' 51',
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initiative in the sub period of the lord of the second house, Jupiter.and till then he was advised to continue to serve with his present
employer.
CHART 13 PRASNA 12TH DECEMBER, 1996,0725 HRS.
SATKETU
MARS
ASDTMOON4ER JL']
stN VEN RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 17 YEARS 3 MONTHS 18DAYS.
The sign, Sagittarius, rises in the ascendant and the planets,
the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.The Sun is badly placed in the chart and is, hence, weak. Venus,Mars and Jupiter are in the state of old age in the chart and are,hence, weak.
The most malefic planet, the Moon, closely afflicts thelord of the tenth house, Mercury. As per prasna the subperiod of Venus in the main period of Venus was in operation.Rahu and Ketu do not cause close afflictions in the chart. As thesub period lord r'vas not indicative of any trouble rvith regard to theprofessional matters, the professional problem u'as perceived tobe the transit passage of the most malefic planet over the lord ofthe tenth house.
The nat ive was advised that the problem was shortlived and the native's job will be done. To ward off the evilof the most malefic planet the native was advised astralremedies.
' i f
qi
slrt{ 26. 30'
M00N 15"8'MER 16" 24'NP26'52',
1 2v46i \tN
SAT 6' 51'KETU 10'55' R4tru 100 55'
27'4?5 MARS
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CIIART 14 PRASNA 7TH FEBRUARY, 1996" 1242 HRS.
KETUVEN
ASDT
SAT
MARSSLTN
MOON
ruPMER RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 4 YEARS 8 MONTHS 3DAYS.
The sign, Taurus, rises in the ascendant and the planets Mars,Venus, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.Jupiter and Mercury are badly placed in the chart and aie, hence,weak. The lord of the fourth house, the Sun, is closely afflicted bythe aspect of Rahu. Mars, Mercury and Saturn are weak as theyare in the state of old age. i
The Moon is weak as it is in its sign of debilitation innavamsa. The most malefic planet. Jupiter, closely afflictsthe most effective point of the twelfth, second and fourthhouses.
The closest afflictions in the chart were of the most maleficplanet to the most effective point of the second house and of Rahuto the Sun.
The afflictions pointed outperson. The native was dismissed1996, itself.
to threaten the status of thefrom service within Februarv.
ASDT 12" 20'1 2 q ' v
MOON 23. 33',
/ MARSl o ? 3 ' 5 e
4'18'MAR.S
ll sAT
JUP 16" 7',VBN 29" 2'
sLN r5" 12',N{ER26" 25
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CHART 15 PRASNA 29TH JANUARY. 1995. 1435 HRS.
KETU .ASDT
SAT
SLINMER
M.ARS
MOON ruPVEN
R.A,HU
BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 3 YEARS 8 MONTHS 21DAYS.
The sign, Gemini, rises in the ascendant and the planets Rahuand Ketu are the functional malefic plancts. The plancts Jupiter,Vdnus, the Sun and Mercury are badl-"" placed in the chart and are,hence, weak. Venus and Mercury are additionally r,veak as theyare in the state of old age. The Moon is weak as it is in its sign ofdebilitation in navamsa.
The functional malefic planet, Rahu, closely afflicts the lordof the ninth house place in the ninth house, itself. As per prasnathe sub period of Mercury in the main period of Venus was inoperation which indicated the mental peace of the native rvas dis-turbed on account of disputes and obstructions and as the Moon isweak even the professional matters may be involved. The causeof mental disturbance was found out to be some departmental en-quiry pertaining to the sub period of Jupiter in the main period ofVenus.
The native was advised both propitiatory astral remediesfor the functional malefic planets and rvearing of a Kavachfor strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in anauspiciously elected time. The native, who was facing suspensionsince November, 1993. was reinstated in December. 199-5.u'ith the help of the astral remedies in the sub period of Mcrcuryitself.
d
NL\RS I " 19 '
sl.ll\t 290 '13'
KETU I I' 47'VEN 2" 55'
RAHU II" 47'MooN 20' :l'lt'
sAT 28' ,13'
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CHART 16 PR{SNA 14TH MAY. 1995. 1152 HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF JUPITER 15 YEARS I MONTHS 13DAYS.
The sign, Cancer, rises inthe ascendant andthe planets Ju-piter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.The most malefic planet, Saturn, is in its own mooltrikona sign butafflicts Jhe most effective points of the tenth, second and fifthhouses.
Mercury is closely afflicted in this chart due to the close as-pect ofthe functional malefic, Jupiter. Rahu and Ketu do not causeclose afflictions in the chart. Venus is weak as it is in the state ofinfancy. As per prasna the sub period of Jupiter in its orm mainperiod was running.
As Jupiter is afflicting Mercury, ruling the house of initia-tirres, the native was involved in a setback in his business due todisputes ever since the sub period ofthe Jupiter started.
To bring him out of the trouble. the native rvas advisedboth propitiatory astral remedies for the functional rnaleficplanets and rvearing of a Kavach for strengthening theweak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously electedtime.
SLT}IKETUVEN
MER
SAT.ASDT
MARS
JUP R.,\HUN,IOON
CHAPTER IO
CASE STUDIE,S - NEW BUSTNESS
The strong and well placed lords of the first, tenth and third
houses and the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn and tho.seplaccd in the third house, during the course of their operational
periods give entrepreneurial inclinations to the native.
The influence of a strong lord ofthe third house on the third.
first, second, tenth and eleventh houses impels the native to go in
for business for greater earnings during the course of its opera-
tional periods.
A strong Sun adds to the organisational capabilities and en-
hance the results and success.
The strong and unafflicted position of Jupiter and the lord of
the ninth house if containing a mooltrikona sign contributes the
element of luck blessing the native with easy success.
While handling the questions whether one should venture intc
a business or not the astrologer should particularly consider the
influence ofthe planets governing losses on the fourth house, sec-
ond house, tenth house, eleventh house or their lords.
It is also necessary that the lord ofthe second house, tenth
house and the fourth house and the planets the Sun and the Moon
are not under the close influence of Rahu which results into sud-
den sufilerings or losses or loss of reputation and cause problems
with the state agencies.
MOON lo 57',
l. I<ETU 23" 49': sAT l" 3e'
neHU 23.49' o
MARSl l t r t r
MER 26" 36',
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CHART 17 PRASNA lST MARCH, 1996, 1345 HRS.KETUSAT VEN ASDT
MARSSUN
MOON
MER
JUP RAHU
BALANCE ,DASA OF JUPITER 1 YEAR S MONTHS 1DAY.
The sign, Gemini, rises inthe ascendant and the planets Rahuand Ketu are the functional malefic planets. Mercury is in the stateof old age, is badly placed in the chart and is, hence, weak. Venus,the Moon and Saturn are weak as they are in the state of infancy.Rahu aspects and afflicts the weak Mercury. The Sun, Jupiter andMars are strongly well placed in the chart and all three closelyaspect the most effective point of the third house. As per prasnathe sub period of Rahu was running in the main period of Jupiter.The native was planning to expand her business started in the subperiod ofthe Sun with new lines. The sub period of Rahu from thehouse ruled by the weak Mercury however, indicated loss of as-sets or delayed results out ofthe assets as during this sub periodpositive developments are few.
Her advance payments towards purchase of new assets bothmovable and immovable were being stuck. The native was ad-vised to wait for the opportune time and she rvas advised that theresults of her new ventures may not match the level of her entre-preneurial skills and ventures due to the weakness of the lord ofthe fourth house and the lord of the second house. The native wasadvised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional maleficplanets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak func-tional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.
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CHART IS PRASNA 22ND FEBRTiARY,1997,1215 HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF KETU 2 YEARS 8 MONTHS IO
DAYS.
The sign, Taurus, rises in the ascendant and the planets Mars,
Venus, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The functional benefic lord of the house of initiatives, the Moon,
is involved in mutual close aspect with another functional beneficplanet, the Sun, in the tenth house. The most malefic planet, Jupi-
ter, closely aspects and afflicts another functional malefic planet,
Mars, placed in the fifth house. Rahu and Ketu do not cause
afflictions in the chart.
Venus ruling the house of financial stability is weak as it is in
the state of infancy. The functional malefic planet, Mars, closely
aspects and afflicts the lord of the tenth house, Saturn. Due to the
influence of the Moon over the Sun the native had started many
new bu;inesses but every time his recoveries compelled him to
think of'further diversification or change of business line. As per
prasna the sub period of Jupiter r,vas in operation and again he had
some business losses in the form of outstanding dues and thought
of further diversification in retailing so that there is no credit in-
volved in the sales. To avoid the difficulties this time he sought
astral remedies. The native was advised both propitiatory astral
remedies forthe functional malefic planets andwearing of a Kavach
for strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspi-
ciously elected time.
2 SATI2'
MOON 8. 12',
MERl o t i ' l
5 'RAIiltv 24L[4.RS
KETLJSAT
ASDT
SLINVEN
MERNJP MOON
RAHUMARS
MOON 19. 26',
23'{6' i]\{ARS ,
sAT t80 28',KETU 4" 38'
ILAIJU 4" .iri
IW 230 42',
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CHART 19 PRASNA 16TH APRIL, 1997, 1130 HRS.
SATKETU
MERVEN ASDT
MOON
ruP MARS
RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF MERCURY 13 YEARS 5 MONTHS20 DAYS.
The sign, Gemini, rises in the ascendant and the planets Rahuand Ketu are the functional malefic planets. The debilitated lordofthe seventh house, Jupiter. is badly placed in the chart and ishence, rveak. The Sun is rveak as it is in the state of infancy.
The functional malefic planets do not cause close conjunc-tions and aspects in the chart. As per prasna the sub period ofVenus r'vas ruming in the main period of Mercury. Mars ruling thehouse of gains is placed in the third house bestowing entrepre-neurial inclinations on the native.
Venus ruling the house of investments is placed in the houseof income in close corf unction with the lord of the third house.The native was thinking of venturing into a new business of saleand scrvices of the luxury items.
. The native r,vaS given go ahead signal and the native was ad-vised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional maleficplanets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the r,veak func-tional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.
KETU 7 ' 21 ' sLti 3" 18',
I l o ' 21 'l q i Q ' I
l , I * N . )
RAHU7" 2I'
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CHART 20 PRASNA 17TH JANUARY,1997.1015 HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 9 YEARS 11 MONTHS 2IDAYS.
The sign, Aquarius, rises in the ascendant and the planetsMercury, the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional maleficplanets. MarsrRahu, the Sun and Jupiter are badlv placed. Mars,Saturn. the Sun and Jupiter are under the close influence of thefuirctional malefic planets. Rahu and Ketu. The mutual aspectof the lord of the ascendant and the lord of the third housebestor.ved entrepreneurial capabilities on the native. Venus isr,vell placed in the chart but is rveak due to the bad placement andaffliction of its dispositor. Venus is afflicted by the mostmalefic planet, Mercury, to the extent of ten percent. Theinfluence of the lord of the third house was encouraging thenative to venture into a nerv business but the bad placernents ancafflictions were causing the obstructions. To augment the poten-
tialities of the weak planets the native r,vas advised both propi-
tiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets andrvearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional
benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.
KETUSAT
l\4OON
.ASDT
SL]}IruP
\IENN4ER
RAHUM.ARS
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CHART 21 PRASNA 8TH OCTOBER. 1996.2004 HRS.
KETUSAT
ASDT
MARS
MOONVEN
ruPMER
RAHUSUN
BALANCE DASA OF KETU 3 YEARS 6 MONTHS 19 DAYS.
The sign, Taurus, rises in the ascendant and the planets Mars,Venus, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planetsThe most malefic planet, Jupiter, being the lord ofthe eighth house,is placed in the eighth house, itself. It is not involved in closeconjunction or aspect in this chart. The functional malefic planet.Venus, is placed in the fourth house and does not afflict the mosteffective point of the house. Similarly, the functional maleficplanets, Mars, Rahu and Ketu, are not involved in the close con-junctions or aspect. The functional benefic planet, the Moon, isclosely conjunct with the most effective point of the fourth houseand closely aspects the tenth house. The functional benefic planet,Mercury, is closely conjunct n'ith the most effective point of thefifth house and closely' aspects the most effective point of theeleventh house. The placement of Jupiter shou's good inheritance.The influence of the Moon shows entrepreneurship. The influ-ence of Mercury shows intelligence. The native u'as running anautomobile service station in partnership. But during the courseof the sub period of Rahu in the rnain period of Ketu. both thefunctional malefic planets, the business rvas slow and even therelationship between the partners was becoming tense rvhen thenative sought astral help. The native was advised about the operat-ing planetary periods and their trends. For improvement in thebusiness and relationship among the partners, the native was ad-vised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic
12 9" 14'23'44'MARS
MOON6'34',
VEN II '22'
MER14"t2'RAHU2l'46',
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planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the $,eak func-tional benefic planets in an auspiciousll, elected time.
CHART 22 PRASNA 6TH DECEMBER. 1996. 2018 HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF MARS 3 YEARS 10 MONTHS 19DAYS.
The sign, Cancer, rises in the ascendant and the planets Ju-piter. Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.The planets, Mercury and Jupiter, are badly placed in the chartand are, hence. lveak. Except the close afflicting aspect of Jupiterto Mars and Saturn to Mercury, there is no other affliction in thechart. The Moon is weak as it is in the state of infancl'. Mars rulesthe tenth house and Mercurl'rules the third house. The native r,vasa businessman. He approached for astral help in the sub period ofSaturn in the main period of Mars. Since Satum r,vas afflicting thebadll placed lord of the third house. ruling the entrepreneurial ca-pabilitl,, the existing business rvas giving problems and the nativewas contemplating a change. The native r,vas advised of the oper-ating planetary periods which indicated setbacks in the current orany other initiative made in tliis period. Hor,vever, to improve thesituation, the native rvas advised both propitiatory astral remediesfor the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach forstrengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciouslyelected time.
N,L\RS 25' I6'
RAHlJ29. t6
vEN 22" 58',
z o ' 5 i ' RSIJN 2 o. lt'
M E R 9 ' 5 'JUP 25" 4l
KETUS.AT
ASDT
MARS
MERruP
SUN VEN RAHUMOON
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CHART 23 PRASNA 24TH APRIL, 1995, 1950 HRS.
VENSI-IN
KRTUMER
MOONSAT
M.ARS
JUP ASDTRAHU
BALANCE DASA OF RAHU 12 YEARS 4 MONTHS 7 DAYS.
The sign, Libra, rises in the ascendant and the planets Mer-
cury, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. The lordof the ascendant, Venus, is badly placed. The most maleficplanet, Mercury, closely afflicts the most eflective points of theseventh and first houses. The functional malefic planet, Rahu
closely aspects and afflicts the Sun and the Moon. The lord of thethird house, Jupiter, is near the most ef;Fective point of the secondhouse and is indicative of status in life through the entrepreneur-ship. The lord of the fifth house, Saturn, is placed near the mosteffective point of the fifth house and exerts the benefic influenceon the fifth. seventh. eleventh and second houses. The lord oftheseventh house, though weak due to its being in the state of debili-tation, is positioned in the tenth house and exerts close beneficinfluence on the tenth, first, fourth and fifth houses. The good
influences of Jupiter, Mars and Saturn are swept over by the close
nodal afflictions to the tenth and eleventh lords. The natrve startedmany ventures and ultimately failed in each of them. During thesub period of Saturn, ruling intelligence, in the main period ofRahu, the native sought astral consultation to ensure success in hisyet another new production unit for minting the silver coins.The native was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for thefunctional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strength-ening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously electedtime.
ASDT23.26',RAI{U II'49'
MARS 24" 22',
sLN 10'9 ' ,KETU 11".19'MER 2' I '24 '
MOON 1?6" 56'
NI\RS 25" -+7' N.{ER 0" l7'
vEN 14.42',
t*tt' t
21) 23'S,{T
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CHART 24 PRASNA 29TH APRIL. 1995. 1O3O HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF KETU 2 YEARS 4 MONTHS 17 DAYS.
The sign, Gemini. rises inthe ascendant and the planets Riuand Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The planets, Jupiterand Mercury, are badly placed in thechart and are, hence, weak. Mercury is weak as it is in the state ofinfancy. The lord ofthe fifth house, Venus, is exalted and placed inthe tenth house. The placement of the lord of the third houseencouraged the native, a house wife, to start a venture forsupplementing the family income. The placement ofthe Moon inthe eleventh house and of Mars in the second house, are allcomplementary facton. Thenative wanted to start abeauty clinic.The reason forthis ideawas theill health ofthe spouse duringthesub period ofJupiter placed in the house ofdiseases
Seeing the good planetary position, explained above, a 'go
ahead' signal r,vas given. The native is running her business prof-itably. since then. The native rvas advised both propitiatory astralremedies for the functional malefic planets and rvearing of a Kavachfor strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspi-ciously elected time.
rfi{n
VENSLI}I
KETUMOON
MER ASDT
SAT MARS
ruP RAHU
lv{ER 17" 33
\r,.\Rs t:6'09',
SIINuf 45 'KET[,I
MOON 4. 57',
l l { 5 'RA}IU
28' 17',1 SAI
JUP I9O lE'
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CHART 25 PRASNA IITH MAY, 1995, O75O HRS.
VEN SLNKF,TU
MER ASDT
S,\T
NI.ARS
JUP R.AHU MoON
BALANCE DASA OF THE SUN 2 YEARS 3 MONTHS8 DAYS.
The sign, Gemini, rises in the ascendant and the planets Rahuand Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
Jupiter and Mercury are badly placed. Thc lord of the thirdhouse is in the eleventh house and the lord ofthe eleventh house,Mars, is in the third house. The planets Mars, Saturn, Venus andthe Sun are weak. The lord ofthe second house. the Moon, is closelvinfluencing the tenth house. The native u'as inclined to start a newbusuress unit.
Both the sub period lord. Saturn, and the main period lord.the Sun. $'ere u'eak in the nativitl'. The native rvas advised ac-cordingly and rvamod for the risks involved in repal,ment of theloans r,r'hich he proposed to raise for buying the machinerl, in viervof the rveakness of the majoritl of planets. Holevcr, thc nativervas adviscd both propitiatory astral rcnrcdics fbr the functionalmalefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthcning the weakfunctional benefic planets in an auspiciously elcctcd time.
CHAPTER 11
CASE STUDIES . PROPERTY MATTERS
The property matters are governed by the fourth house andthe inherited property is gol,erned by the eighth house. The in-volvement of the house of disputes through the placemcnt of thelord of the sixth house in the houses governing propeff\' or theplacement of the lords of the houses goveming propertl, in thesixth house or the mutual relationship of the lords of the housesgoverning property and disputes tlirough conjunctions and the as-pects indicate the involvement of thc person in the property dis-putes. The success depends on the strength ofthe planets.
Delay in acquisition of propert5'is indicated by the ,""uk r.s,of the lord of the fourth house and the significator, Mars. Theinvolvement of the lord of the house of obstructions causes ob-structions and the placement ofthe significator planets in the eighthhouse indicate delays due to obstructions. The involvement of thctu'e,lfth lord through placement. conjunction, aspect with the eighthor fourth houses or their lords indicates losses in property matters.
In alJ these cases. we will consider only those houses whichcontain a n-rooltrikona sign. We will discuss the subject throughthe discussions in the case studies.
CHART 26 PRASNA OsTH MAY, 1997. 0335 HRS.
KETUSAT
SL'NMOON
MER VEN
ILTP M.ARS
ASDTRAHU
Ntr\RS 23" 14'
KETU 40 5's-A.T 200 33',
26,15' , ,JUP I
6" 5',\EN 29'40'
BALANCE DASA OF KETU 5 YEARS 11 NIONTHS 2I DAYS.
10 Application of Prasna Astrology
The sign, Virgo, rises in the ascendant and thc planets, the Sun.Satum, Mars, Rahu and Ketu are the filrctional malefic planets. Theplanets, the Sun, the Moon, Mars, Venus and Mercury are badly placedin the chart and are, hence, weak. The property matters, in this nativ-rE are governed by the lords ofthe fourth and eighth houses as both ofthese houses contain a mooltrikona sign. The sixth and t'welfth houses,too, contain mooltrikona signs. The lord of the fourth house is weakas it is in its sign of debilitation and rn the state of old age. The lord ofthe house of family rvealth, Venus, is badly placed and is in the old age.The lord of the house of inheritance is badly placed in the house oflosses. The functional malefic planet, Mars, ruling the house of ob-structions, closely aspects and afflicts the lord ofthe sixth house. Theparents of this native stayrd in a rented house and did not own anyproperry rvhich could go to the native as a part of the inheritance. Theweakness of the lord of the fourth house and the impact of the func-tional malefic planet, Mars - ruling obstmctions from the house oflosses,on the Saturn ruling the strengh of the native in the matters of a dis-pute not only shows a delayed acquisition but obstructions and loss ifthere is a dispute in the property matter. The native wants to buy therented property in which he is staying for a number of years but thelandlord is not agreeing to sell the property to the native at any cost. fuper prasna, the sub period of Venus in the main period of Ketu wasrunning. The native was advised both propitiatory astral rcmedies forthe functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthen-ing the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected timeto expedite the acquisition of the properry.
CHART 27 PRASNA 21ST NOVEMBER, 1996,2OOO HRS.
KETU 12'MOON 22"
SAT 6'
MERSTIN
KETUMOON
SATASDT
MARS
ruP MERSLI}i
VEN RAHU
BAL{NCEDASA OFMERCURY 10 YEARS2 MONTHS 12 DAYS.
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The sign, Gemini, rises in the ascendant. Rahu and Ketlr are
functional malefic planets in this Prasna' The Sun and Mercury
arc badh, placed in the chart and are, hence, r'veak' Mercury ruling
the fourth house and placed in the sixth house is closely afflicted
in this chart due to the close aspect of the most malefic planet,
Ketu. Therefore, the questions in this chart rvill pertain to the plan-
ets Mercury and the sub period lord, the Sun and the third and
fourth houses. As the planets are posited in the house of disputes
the matter may be pertaining to a dispute in connection with the
parental property in $fiich the native raising the prasna may be
activelv participating as the lord of the third house is placed in the
house of disputes. The matter pertained to a family dispute in
connection rvith the joint parental property. The early solution in
the sub period of the Sun was not seen as both the main period and
the sub period lord were sitting in the house of disputes' The na-
tive was advised to exercise patience till tlie sub period of the Moon
Started. Thc native u,as also advised strengthcning measures for
weak and badly placed, the Sun and Mercury, and propitiatory re-
medial measures for the afflicting planet, Ketu, for an amicable
settlcment in the sub period of the Moon.
CHART 28 PRASNA STH JULY,1996,1800 HRS.
S.ATKETU
MOONN{ARS\.EN
MERSL'N
ASDTruP RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF KETU 6 YEARS 1 MONTH 2 DAYS.
The sign, Sagittarius, rises in the ascendant and the planets,
the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets' Mars
and Vcnus are placed in the house of disputes. There are no
Rf iU lEo 2 l 'sAT 13'30' ,
KETU 18" 2I'
MER 190 22',sLrN 22' 48'i lg''
BALANCE DASA OF KETU 6
72 Application of Prasna Astrology
mooltrikona signs in the fourth and sixth houses. The lord of thehouse of inheritance is u'eak as it is in the state of infancy and itclosely influences the house of gains causing obstructions in thematter of gains. The significator of propert-v is placed in the houseof disputes. As per prasna the sub period of Venus in the mainperiod of Ketu was running. The sub period lord, ruling the houscof gains. is placed in the house of disputes. The native was facingobstructions and disputes connected with the inheritance of prop-erty. As the lord of thethird house is strongly rvell placed in thefourth house, ruling propertl', the success is indicated in this case.The native was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for thefunctional malefic planets and rvearing of a Kavach for strength-emng the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously electedtime which expedited partial success r,vith a mutual agreement.
CHART 29 PRASNA 29TH OCTOBER,1996,1050 HRS.
SATKETU MOON
N(ARS
ASDTJLTP
MERSLN
\€NR.{HU
BAL{NCT DASA OF TITf, N{OON 6 YEARS 5 ]\TONTHS 7 DAYS.
The sign. Sagittarius, rises in the ascendant and the planets,the Moon. Rahu and Kctu arc the functional malefic planets. TheMoon, ruling thc house of inhcritance is badl5, placed. The exalta-tion of the Moon could not be of hclp due to its bad placement andclose affliction by the aspect of Rahu. The significator of propertyis well placed but is rveak due to the weakness of the dispositor.The lord of thethird house exerts its influence on the mep of thefourth house indicating initiatives of the native for acquisition ofthe property. The planet. Mercury, is weak due to combustion and
ASDT7. 17'JUP 18.34', 7 t 2 ' t 5
vEN 5 "51 ' ,s.AT 70 51'
KETU I4O OI'
M00N t4.45',
Case Studies-ProPertY Matters 73
the rveakness of dispositor, Venus, which is placed in its sign of
debilitation. As per prasna the sub period of Jupiter in the main
period of the Moon was in operation. Due to the main period of
the severely afflicted most malefic planet, the Moon, andthe weak-
ness of the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars the efforts of the native
for acquisition of propert)' were not giving results when the native
approached for astral help. The native was advised both propitia-
tory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and wearing
of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional benefic planets
in an auspiciously elected time for success in acquisition of prop-
erty in the forthcoming sub period of Saturn.
CHART 30 PRASNA 3RD OCTOBER,1996,2028 HRS.
SATKETU .{SDT rrlodt.t
MARS
VENMER
ruP RAHUSL'N
h
BALANCE DASA OF RAHU 17 YEARS 5 MONTHS 16 DAYS.
The sign, Taurus, rises in the ascendant andthe planets Mars,
Venus, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The Sun- the lord of the fourth house, is closely afflicted in this
chart due to the close conjunction and aspect of the functionaL
malefics Rahu and Ketu, respectively. Mercury is weak as it is in
the state of old age. The most effective point of the fourth house is
closely afflicted in this chart due to the close conjunction ofthe
functional malefic, the lord ofthe sixth house, Venus. As per prasna
the sub period of Rahu in its own main period rvas in operation.
The affliction of Rahu to the Sun and the affliction of the most
effective point of the house ruled by the Sun, resulted into a prop-
ertl' dispute and loss of domestic peace as soon as the sub period
of Rahu started. The lord of the eighth house is strongly placed in
2 g" l7 'zff 46'MARS
vEN 5" 35',MER 29'O'
RAHU 6
74 Application of Prasna Astrology
the eighth house and protects the inheritance and indicates the richparental property. As the sub period of Rahu was to be followedby Jupiter and unafflicted Saturn in the chart, the native was ad-vised that the native's property matters n'ill be protected despitethe tension of the dispute caused by Rahu and Venus. The nativewas advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functionalmalefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the rveak
functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.
CHART 3T PRASNA 24TH MAY, 1995, 1842 HRS.
MOONVEN
KETUSLINI\{ER
SAT
MARS
ASDTJUP
RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF SATURN 1 YEAR 7 MONTHS3 DAYS.
The sign, Scorpio, rises in the ascendant and the planets,
Mars, Venus, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The lord of the tr,velfth house, Venus, ruling losses is placed in the
house of disputes and is afflicted closely by Rahu and Ketu. The
most effective point of the fourth house is closely afflicted in this
chart due to the close aspect of the functional malefic, Mars. The
lord of the fourth house. Saturn, is weak as it is inthe state of old
age. As per prasna the sub period of Jupiter in the main period
of Satum r,vas in operation. As the chart had close affliction of
Mars to the most effective point of the fourth house it was identi-
fied that the native was facing disputes in his property matters
since the sub period of Mars. The marital rclationship was consid-
ered to be safe as the lord ofthe second house was strongly placed
in the chart. On the confirmation of the native, the native was ad-
ASDT4.5'JUP 170 43',
RAHU II"37'
sAT 29. 28'
strN9" 7'MER24"34'
15" 33', 1MOON
154 23KETU 1I" 37
Case Studies-ProPertY Matters 75
yised both propitiaton' astral remedies for the ftlnctional malefic
planets and u'earing of a Kavach for strenglhening the u'eak func-
tional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time. With theperformance of the suggested astral remedies. the fainily disputeof the native with his brothers was amicabh'resolved.
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h
CHAPTER 12
IDENTIFYING HEALTH PROBLEMS
The prime determinants of health are the lord of the ascen-dant and the sixth house containing a mooltrikona sign. If theascendant does not contain a mooltrikona sign thcn the lord of thesixth house is primary detemrinarrt and if the sixth house does notcontain a mooltrikona sign then the lord of the ascendant is theprimary detcrrninant of health in general. In case both the ascen-dant and the sixth house do not contain a mooltrikona sign then theplanet Sun, the significator for vitality, would be considered as theprime determinant of health
The Sun is significator of health and vitaliw and Mars is thesecondary significator of health and vitality. If both the primedeterminant(s) and the primary and secondary significators areweak, badly placed and./or afflicted then the native is vulnerable toserious health problems. In case the planets, mentioned hereinabove, are strong, well placed and unafflicted then the native en-joys good health except short term sufferings due to transit u'eak-ness and afflictions. The functional malefic planets act as afflictors
SPOTTING THE HEALTH PROBLEMS
For spotting the health problems proceed as under :-
l. Identifr the concentrated malefic influence on the mosteffective points of various houses and the weak planets.
2. Identif, the sub periods of the afflicting and afflictedplanets and the significators of the health problems.
The follorving are the significators of the health problems:
Afflicted Planets: Those planets which have close influenceof the functional malcf-rc plancts (afflictors as mentioned above)either by conjunction or aspect are treated as afflicted planets. The
IdentifYing Health Problems 1'7
close influcnce of the lord of the sixth house and Rahu causes dis-
eases which may respond to the symptomatic treatment. The close
influence of the functional malefic planets ruling the eighth and
twel{th houses and the planet Ketu gives chronic diseases and if
the afflicted planet is rveak and badly placcd, the native suffersfrom fatal diseases and ma1' have to undergo surgery, etc.
Planetary Periods: The sub periods of the afflictor planets
as mentioned above and the sub periods of the planets placed in
the malefic houses. These sub periods gi'u'e rise to the trends r'rhich
continue throughout the sub periods and the trends can be reversed
if the prime determinants are strong and the follou'ing sub periods
are of strong, well placed and unafflrcted planets.
Weak Planets: The weak planets are not in a position to pro-
tect their general significations and the significations of the houses
containing their mooltrikona sign and therefore thc native suffers
on account of rnal-{ilnctioning of health ruled by the r,veak planets.
Needless to add that the badly ptaccd planets are included in the
weak plauets.
TIMING OF SURFACING
The problems of ill health start surfacing during the sub peri-
ods of the lord of the ascendant, lord of the sixth house, or theplanet placed in the sixth house or the planet causing affliction or
the planet afflicted.
CASE STUDIES.HEALTH PROBLEMSCHART 32 PRASNA 4TH APRIL, 1997, 2013 HRS.
SUNKETU
SAl VEN]VlER
MOON
ruP MARS
ASDT RAHU
ASDT I1"5? / MARS5 ? f r
t'47 I
SUN 2I"KETU 5"
BALANCE DASA OF RAHU 11 YEARS 2 NIONTHS IO DAYS.
78 Application of Prasna Astrology
The sign, Libra, rises in the ascendant and the planets Mer-
cury, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. The plan-
ets, the Sun, Ketu, Saturn and Venus are badly placed in the sixth
house while Rahu is badly placed in the twelfth house. Rahu and
Ketu do not form close afflictions in the chart. The functional
malefic planet, Mercury closely afflicts the most efilective point
of the seventh and first houses. Jupiter is n'eak as it is in the state
of debilitation. The close affliction of the functional malefic planet,
Mercury, to the most effective point of the ascendant and the
placement of the r,veak lord of the ascendant in the sixth house
together with the lords of the fifth and eleventh houses caused
numerous health problern to the native.
As per prasna the sub period of Saturn in the main period
of Rahu was in operation. During the sub period of Saturn the
native suffered from ulcers in stomach area, tumour, bleeding due
to abortion. etc., when the native sought astral help. The native
was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional
malefic planets and rvearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak
functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.
CHART 33 PRASNA 15TH NOVEMBER, 1996, 1220 HRS.
KETUS-AT
ASDT MARS
JIJPMOON
MER SLINVEN
R.AHU
BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 5 YEARS 8 MONTHS 3 DAYS.
The sign. Capricorn. rises in the ascendant and the planets
Jupiter, the Sun, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The functional malefic planet, Jupiter. closely afflicts the Moon,
ruling the seventh house. Rahu-Ketu axis is near the most effec-
j . 6 ' I
26, t6',\TN1 3 , 1 0RAHU
MARS 14.39
h
Identitying Health Problems 79
tive points of the houses and afflicts all the houses occupied andaspected. The Sun is r,veak as it is in the state of old age and debili-tation. Venus is weak as it is in its sign of debilitation. The lord ofthe fourth house, Mars, is badly placed. As per prasna the subperiod of Saturn in the rnain period of rveak Venus was rutlring.
Ever since, the sub period of Jupiter had started. the native
was suffering from persistent health problems related to heart andhlpertension. When the stationary transit malefic influences ofRahu and Ketu was exerted on their own position and the rnosteffective point of various housesrthe health problems of thc nativeturned grave and impelled him to seek astral remedies. The nativer,vas advised both propitiatory astral reinedies for the functionalmalefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weakfunctional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.
CHART 34 PRASNA 1ST JULY, T996, O74O HRS.
KETUSAT
VENMARS
SUNMER
ASDT
NIOONruP
RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 18 YEARS 1 DAY.The sign, Cancer, rises in the ascendant and the planets Jupiter,
Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. Theplanets, the Sun, Mercury, theMoon and Jupiter are badly placedin chart. Jupiter as one ofthe primary determinants ofthe health isstrong as it is placed in its own'mooltrikona sign. The primarydeterminant, Moon, is badly placed, afflicted and weak. Thefunctional malefic plane! Saturn is on the most effective point ofthe ninth house and afllicts all the houses aspected and afflicted.Venus and Mars are closely afflicted in this chart due to the close
suN 15" 43'MER3" 43'
18"lgN
l9 ' I5 ' ,MARS
19,06'M}IU
2 13.20'
MOON l4'39',ruP 190 23',
80 Application of Prasna Astrology
aspect of the functional malefic, Rahu. As per prasna the subperiod of Venus was running in its own main period
The severe aflliction of Rahu to Venus and Mars causedrheumatic pains to the native, which had spread to all thejoints.The bad placement of the Moon and the significator frr vitality,the Sun, andtheclose afflictionofSatum also playedvery importantpart in the health problems which impelled the native to seek astralremedies when the medical freafl nent coul d not cure the root cause.The native was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for thefunctional malefi c planets andwearing ofaKavach forsrengtheningthe weak functionalbenefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.The performance of suggested astrological remedies did showenmuraging improvement, ,CHART 35 PRASNA 6TH JANUARY, Igg4, 1550 HRS.
ASDTKETU
SAT
/EN STJ}MARSMER
RAHU MOONruP
BALANCE DASA OF RAHU I 2 YEARS 4 MONTHS.The sign, Taurus, rises inthe ascendant andthe planets Mars,
Venus,rJupiter, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.The planets. the Moon, the Sun, Jupiter, Venus, Mars and Mercuryare badly placed in the chart and are.'hence. weak. Rahu-Ketuaxis is near the most effective points of the houses and afTlicts allthe houses occupied and aspected. The functional malefic planets,Mars and Venus, are conjunct r'vith each other in the eighth houseand in addition to afflicting each other are closely afflicting theSun and Mercury. The combustion of Venus, Mars and Mercurl'
3AT 3" 45',
,6n,?,"N,slN ?1'
MARS 19" 26',
Identitying Health Problems 8l
wrecks their position through the transit malefic influences. Asper prasna the sub period of Saturn in the rnain period of Rahuwas in operation. The lord of the tenth house is well placed in thetenth house, though slightly weak due to its being in the state ofinfancy. The native was working as an officer r,vith a bank.He was having multiple health problems of hypertension,weak liver, persistent stomach disorders, mal-functioning ofkidney. diabetes and respiratory canal and was under great mentaldepression at a very young age. The native r,vas advised bothpropitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planetsand wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functionalbenefic planets in an auspiciously elected time. The performanceof suggested astrological remedies did show encouraging improve-ment.
CHART 36 PRASNA 14TH JUNE.1995. 0630 HRS.
SAT KETUSl,tIMERVEN
ASDT
MARS
MOON JUP RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF KETU 1 YEAR 1 MONTH 6 DAYS.
The sign, Gemini, rises in the ascendant and the planets Rahu andKetu are the functional malefic planets. The planets, the Sun, Mercury,Venus and Jupiter are badly placed in the chart and are, hence, weak.Satum is weak as it is in the state of infancy. Rahu-Ketu axis is nearthe most effective points of the houses and afflicts all the housesoccupied and aspected. The Moon is closely afflicted in this chart dueto the close aspect of the functional malefic, Ketu. As per prasna thesub period of the weak Satum in the main period of the functionalmalefic planet, Ketu, was in operation. Due to the close affliction of the
MERI6"VEN IO"
MOON ll. 14l f5 l ' iRAHU
'
82 Application of Prasna Astrology
Moon the native had received a severe injury in his right cye. The nativewas advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the frurctional maleficplanets and u'earing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functionalbenefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.
CHART 37 PRASNA ITTH SEPTEMBER. 1996.2130 HRS.
KETUSAT ASDT
MARSVEN
ILTP MOON
MERSL'N
RAHU
BALANCE DASA OFJUPITERs YEARS IO MONTHS 2 DAYS.
. The sign, Taurus, rises in the ascendant and the planetsMars, Venus, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are the functional maleficplanets. The planets the Moon and Jupiter are badly placed. TheMoon is weak while Jupiter is placed in its o*,n mooltrikonasign. The Sun and Mercury are rveak as they are in the state ofinfancy. The functional malefic planet, Ketu, severely afflictsSaturn, Mars and Venus. The Venus is the prime determinant ofthe health in this case. Mars is weak as it is in its sign ofdebilitation. As per prasna the sub period of Ketu in themain period of Jupiter xas in operat ion. The nat ivewas admitted in the intensive care unit of a hospital and thequery was regarding timing of recovery. Considering the afflic-tions of Ketu in the chart and the stationary position of Ketu atthe same degree for over a month, no real hope was given. Thenative died on the l9th September, 1996, morning rvhen theMoon came under the exact influence of the sub period lord,Ketu.
:" KETUl ' i 0 , 5 1 '
l l ' 4NTARSt7 '32\EN
MERl" 13 'SLNl 4 l l
Identi$ing Health Problems 83
CHART 38 PRASNA 14TH NOVEMBER" 1996. 2016 HRS.
fArexcn rIASA oFVENUs 19 yEARS ll N,roNTH re DAys.
The sign, Gemini, rises in the ascendant and the planetsRahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. Mercury isbadly placed in the chart and is, hence, weak. Rahu-Ketu axisis near the most effective points of the houses and afflicts all thehouses occupied and aspected. The planets, the Sun and Venus,are weak as they are in their signs of debilitation. The Sun isfurther weak as it is in the state of old age and its dispositor isin its sign of debilitation. Venus is further weak as it is in thestate of old age. The r,veakness of the third. fourth and fifthhouses resultcd into lack of good performance in the studies-lack of courage and lack of intelligence. During the sub periodof Mercury and the main period of Ketu, l4ren Ketu erertinginfluence on the rnost effective point of the fourth house becamestationar5, in September, 1996- for about a period of two months,the native could not bear the burden and went under depression.The native rvas advised both propitiatory astral remedies for thefunctional malefic planets and rvearing of a Kavach for strength-ening the weak ftinctional benefic planets in an auspiciouslyelected time. The performance of suggested astrological rem-edies did shorv encouraging improvement
RA,HU 13" 12'vEN 25" 46',
KETU 13" 12'SAT 7'6'
lv looN l3 '21'Jr,'P 21" 19',
28" 41' .7'StIN
KETUSAT
ASDT
M.ARS
IvIOONruP
IvIER SLTN] R,AIJUVEN
84 Application of Prasna Astrology
CHART 39 PRASNA 2ND MAY,1997,1657 HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF RAHU 1 YEAR 4 MONTHS 6 DAYS.
The sign, Virgo, rises inthe ascendant. The Sun, Saturn, Mars,Rahu and Ketu are functional malefic planets in this Prasna. Theplanets Venus, the Sun, the Moon. Mars and Mercury are badlyplaced in the chart and are, hence, weak. The most malefic planet,Mars, closely afflicts the most effective points ofthe tr,velfth, third-sixth and seventh houses as also the planets the Moon and Saturn.The functional malefic planet, Saturn, closely afflicts the mosteffective points ofthe houses occupied and aspected.
In this chart the functional malefic planets occupy the angu-lar (kendra) houses and the most effective points ofthe ascendantand the sixth houses are afflicted amongst others. In addition tothis the lord of the sixth house also afflicts the most effective pointof the ascendant. As stated above, the lord of the ascendant isbadly placed and weak.
The severe affliction of the most malefic planet, Mars- tothe most effective point ofthe third house and the affLction of thelord of the sixth house to the most effectivc point of the fourthhouse resulted into the serious malfunctioning of the lungs. Dur-ing the sub period of the Moon in the main period of Rahu thenative was put on anti TB treatrnent with no significant improve-ment. The medical diagnosis is that the native is suffering from
A,SDT23',13'MHU4"24'
KETU .1" ]4' I:1 ( : ( l l
ntn" I
VEN 26'stN t8,
KETUSAT
SUNVEn'N{ER
N4( X)N
ILJP MARS
ASDTRAHU
tdentit\'ing Health Problems 85
the lungs cancer. It is at this stage u,hen the astral help rvas sought.In such cases the significant help can only be given ifthe preven-tive astral remedies are sought. Holvever, the native r.vas advisedboth propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic pranetsand rvearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functionalbenefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.
CHAPTER I3
PROBLEMS IN MARRIAGE
. The problems in marriage are shown by the affliction(s)
caused b1, the functional malefic planet(s) to one or more of the
follorving weak and badly placed planets/houses :-
The MEP of the houses signif ing marriage' which
are the second, fourth, seventh, eighth and twelfth
houses.
The planets ruling the houses signifuing marriage.
Jupiter as significator for the husband.
Venus as significator for marriage.
The sign Libra which is the seventh house of the natu-
ral zodiac.
The rveak planets delay the marriage while the weak and af-
flicted planets becoming significators of marriage cause marriage
problems. We shall discuss the issue further with the help of the
case studies.
CHART 40 PRASNA STH APRIL,1997,1158 HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF KETU 4 YEARS 9 DAYS.
4'44',MCX]N
J t l ' t l 'MARS 'J
s.A.T 17' ?9',KETLT 4' 50'sLrN 240 39'
RAIIU 4. irl,
SATKElU
itJl\.lVEN
MOONMER
ASDT
ruP MARS
RAHU
Problems in Marriagc 87
The sign. Gemini. rises in the ascendant and the plancts Rahuand Ketu are the ltnctional malefic planets. The lord of the sev-enth house. Jupiter, is badll.placed in the chart and is, herrce.weak. Rahu-Ketu axis is.nearthe most effective points ofthe housesand afflicts all the houses occupied and aspected. Saturn and Ve-nus are combust and are r,ulnerable to the transit malefic influ-ences. The weakness of the lord of the seventh house had dela-l'edthe marriage of the native. The onset of the main period of Ketu,influencing the most effective points of the houses pertaining tothe marriage caused separation. The native sought astral help inthe sub period of Rahu in the main period of Ketu The native wasadvised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional maleficplanets and rvearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak func-tional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time. But the weak-ness of Jupiter came in the way of performance of astral remediesand the problem of the native continues. As Rahu is on the mosteffective point of the fourth house during the sub period of Rahuwithout the performance of the astral remedies no relief is seen.
CHART 41 PRASNA 17TH MARCH, 1997, 1122 HRS.
UN MESAT
r F T T I
ASDTMOON
VEN
ruP
MARSR.AHU
BALANCE DASA OF RAHU 4 YEARS 18 DAYS.
The sign, Gemini. rises inthe ascendant and the planets Rahuand Ketr-r are the functional malefic planets. The lord of the sev-enth house, Jupiter- is badlv placed in the chart and is, hence, r,veak.Rahu-Ketu axis is near the most effective points of the houses andafflicts all the houses occupied and aspected besides closely af-
MER 80KETU 40 56'sAT 140 43',
N,LARS 3" 5'R/A'ItLr 40 56',
28'I \&lr
88 Application of Prasna Astrologv
flicting the planets Mars. Mercury and tho Sun. The close afflic-
tion to the lord of the fourth house aud the Sun resultcd into earll'
death of father and the influence of Rahu on Mars in thc fourth
house and on the lord of the fourth house. Mcrcury, and thc lord of
the third house, the Sun, has involved the nativc in an emotional
relationship with a married person having two childrcn and a liv-
ing wife. The person concerned has an evc on hcr asscts as the
influence of Rahu and Ketu on the lord of the fourth house and on
the most efiFective point of the fourth house docs indicatc loss of
assets but the native does not see his plans and is not rr illing to pa)'
anlz attention to her mother's advice. Venus. the lord of thc fifth
house ruling intelligence, is weak as it is in thc statc of intancy
This relationship was developed in the sub poriod of Ketu and the
rnain period of Rahu. The good placement of thc lord of the scc-
ond house blessed the native with good family background and
education but the operating period of Rahu/Ketu and thcir afflic-
tions did their own job. The astral help was sought by ono of her
relations but change in the circumstances can only bc introduced
with the performance of astral remedies, which thc nativc has to
perform. tnthis case, too, the rveakness of Jupiter, thc afflictions
and the operating planetary period do not allow thc nativc to per-
form astral remedies for deriving benefits out of it.
CHART 42 PRASNA ISTH JANUARY, 1997,1415 HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF MERCURY 5 YEARS 8 ]\IONTHS 10 DAYS.
The sign, Taurus, rises inthe ascendant andthe planets Mars-
/ r,l#l2 MooN
9 '30 ' ,]t{-AR,S7 , 1 8RAHU
MER 9"14'\EN 1z',37',
SATMOONKET(J
ASl)',t
ruPSUN
MERVEN
MARSRAHU
Problems in Marriage 89
Venus, Jupiter. Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The planets, Mercury and Venus, are badly placed in the chart and
are. hence, weak. Rahu and Ketu closely afflict Mars, Jupiter and
Saturn. The prime significator for marriage, the Sun, is rveak as it
is in the state of infancy. The significator for rvife is badly placed-
The ftinctional malefic planet, Venus, closely afflicts Mercury, the
lord of the fifth housc. The functional malefic planet. Mars, closely
afflicts Mercury, Venus and Saturn. The most malefic planet' Ju-
pitcr. closely afTlicts the Sun and the lord of the twelfth house-
The r,veakness and affliction of the fourth lord not only delayed the
marriage but caused immediate problems in the marriage resulting
into a divorce. The prasna rvas raised in the sub period of Rahu in
the main period of the badly placed and afflicted, Mercury, re-
garding remarriage and its success. The native was advised ap-
propriate astrological remedial measures. The rveakness of Jripi-
ter, it this case, too, indicates doubts in the sincere performance of -
suggested astral remedies. The natives are also advised ofthis fact
and told that since the planetary configurations are such there would
be difficulties in the rvay of perfonnance of the astral rernedies but
if they lvant benefit they rvill have to overpower the obstmctions
and ensure proper performance of the simple remedies.
CHART 43 PRASNA 22ND MAY, 1996, I43O HRS.
KETUSAT
MARSN,IER SLIN VEN
MOON
ruPASDTR.\T{U
BALANCE DASA OF JUPITER 1I MONTHS 26 DAYS.
1 Tlre sign- Virgo, rises in the ascendant and the planets, the
Sun. Saturl. Mars, Rahu and Ketu are the functional rnalefic plap-
ASDTE'I5'
RAHU22'17',2'3o',
MOON
, vEN 4'24',rrJP 23" ?t',
KETU 22" 17s.AT 10" 58'
,90 Application of Prasna Astrology
ets. The lord of the eighth house is placcd in the eighth house,itself. Mercury is badly placod in thc chart and is, hencc. weak.The functional malcfic planets. tlrc Sun and Satum. are near tothe most effective points of the ninth and sevcnth houses, respec-tively, and afflict all thc houscs occupicd and aspected. The func-tional malefic planct. Satum. aff)icts thc planct. the Sun. The func.tional nralefics. Rahu and Kctu, do not causo any close afflictionsin thc chart. Thc aflliction of thc Sun and thc most cffective pointof the ninth housc bl thc lord o1' thc sixth house rcsulted intodifferencc of opinion u'ith thc fathcr. During the sub pcriod ofMars in thc main pcriod of Jupitcr the native developed friendshiprvith a boy not liked by her father. The lord of the eighth house inits sub period gives urges for physical pleasures. The influence ofthe lord of the sixth house on the mid point of the seventh housedid not keep the relationship cordial even with the boy friend.Difference of opinion persisted. The following sub period of Rahucould not give the clear cut direction to the natir.e. But as the lordof the fourth house is placed in the fourth house, that too, Jupiter,the native was tr;'ing to solicit the advice of others including as-trologv for solving her emotional problem as the sub period ofRahu was coming to an end. The native was advised both propitia-tory astral rernedies for the functional malefic planets and wearingof a Kavach for strengthening the lveak functional benefic planetsin an auspiciously elected time.
CHART 44 PRASNA 3RD DECEMBER. 1995. IO45 HRS.
MOONKETU
SAT
ASD'f
M.ARSVEN
IVIERSUN-ruP
R.AHU
NIARS 8'vEN 13. l4' . 2J'
MER16. 45',
SL]N2E 08',
M00N3'55' ,Kml1.47'
BALANCE DASA OF KETU 4 YEARS I 1 MONTHS 8 DAYS.
Problems in Marriage 91
The sign, Capricorn, rises in the ascendant and the planets
Jupiter, the Sun, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets
The lords of the fourth and tenth houses. Mars and Venus, are
badly placed. The lord of the seventh house. the Moon, is under
the close afflicting influence of Rahu and Ketu. Jupiter is weak as
it is inthe state of old age. The lord of the second house is lvellplaced strongly in the second house, itself. As per prasna the subperiod of the Moon in the main period of Ketu was in operation,
the prasna drrectly related to the afflicted lord of the seventh
house. The good placement of the lord of the second house did
shor,v the marital bond in tact but the weakness of the lord of the
tw'elfth house indicated separations. The lady rvanted to knor'v
when the reunion of the family was seen. As the sub periods of the
Moon, Mars, Rahu and Jupiter do not shorv good hope, the subperiod of Saturn was indicated as the possible time of the reunion
of the family. The native was advised both propitiatory astral rem-
edies for the functional malefic planets and rvearing of a Kavachfor strcngthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspi-ciously elected time.
CHART 45 PRASNA OTTH JULY, 1995, O74O HRS.
SAT KETUMERVENSLTN
ASDT
M.ARS
JLTPN{OONRAHU
BALANCE DASA OF RAHU 17 YEARS 11 MONTHS Il DAYS.
The sign, Cancer, rises in the ascendant and the planets Ju-piter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The planets Mercury, Venus and the Sun are badly placed in the
chart and are, hence, weak. Mercury is further weak as it is in the
MARS27.58'.sLrN 20'44',MER0'38'
M00N 6' 42',RAHUS'57'
92 Application of Prasna Astrology
state of infanc)'. Saturn, too. is \,veak as it is in the state of infancv.Rahu and Ketu closely afflict the Moon and Venus. As per prasnathe sub period of Rahu in its own main period was in opcration.Rahu's affliction to the lord of the ascgndant and the lord of thefourth house placed in che lgglfth house indicated that the nativervas completely in the grip-of Rahu's influences and was alwaysoraving for material comforts, intoxication and physical pleasureswithout bothering for the morals of the society. The placement ofthe lord of thc second house in the twelfth house and the afflictionof the lord of the fourth liouse did not shou' marital happiness.The querent r,vas advised accordingly. Horvever, the native wasadvised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional maleficplanets and rvearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak func-tional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.
CHART 46 PRASNA 2OTFI APRIL. 1997. 1424 HRS.
KETUSAT
MERVENSI hT
JLTPASDTMARS
RAHUMOON
IBALANCE DASA OF THE SUN 9 MONTHS.
i tne sign, Leo, rises in the ascendant and the planets, therMoon. Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. The lordiof the fifth house, debilitated Jupiter, the lord of the seventh house,Saturn, and Ketu are badly placed. The most malefic planet, the
, Moon. is conjunct with ttre most effective point of the secondhouse. The primary determinant of marriage, the Mercury, is wellplaced in close conjunction rvith the lord of the third house and isindicative of saving the marriage with one's own efforts. As perprasna the sub period of Venus in the main period of the Sun was
5 MA,RS ?3' 16
lvEN ll.5'
KETU4" 13'sAT l8'58',
\Problems in Marrrage 93
in operation. The sub period of Ketu, which is involved in a close
aspect with the most malefic planet, the Moon, in the second house
had created misunderstanding and separation in the couple' The
native was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the ftinc-
tional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening
the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected tirne
The performance of suggested astrological remedies did show en-
couraging improvement. The couple was reunited in early May,
1997.
CHART 47 PRASNA 26TH APRIL, 1997, 1524 HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF MERCURY 6 YEARS 6 MONTHS 24 DAYS.
The sign, Leo, rises in the ascendant and the planets, the
Moon. Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets' Jupiter'
the lord ofthe fifth house. Saturn. the lord ofthe seventh house-
and Ketu are badly placed in the chart. The Moon is weak as it is
in its sign of debilitation. The most effective points of the fourth
and tenth houses are closely afflicted in this chart due to the close
conjunction and aspect of the most malefic planet, the Moon, re-
spectively. The close influence of the lord ofthe fifth house on the
most effective point of the second house and of the lord of the
twelfth house on the most effective point ofthe fourth house shorvs
deep inclinations for marriage at one's own. Other supporting fac-
tors arerstrong Mars placed in the ascendant and the aspect of the
lord of the third house to the third house. The functional malefics,
Rahu and Ketu, do not cause any close afflictions in the chart. The
ASDT27" 3r',MARS 22" 55'
lsLN l2?1r 10047
KETUSAT
MERVENSI IN
ruPASDTMARS
MOON RAHU
94 Application of Prasna Astrology,
native's parents were caught unarl,are when she suddenly an-nounced her decision to go in for marriage rvith a boy of her choice.As per prasna the sub period of Rahu in thc main period of thesecond lord r,vas in operation. ln viorv of thc forthcoming sub pe-riod of Jupiter it *'as adviscd that thc native rr,as not likely, 1s changeher mind. Hou'cvcr. to nraintain thc rnarital alliance successful-the parents of thc natrr,c lvcrc adviscd both propitiatory astral rem-edies for the functional malefic planots and rvearing of a Kavachfor strcngthoning thc rveak functional bencfic planets ln an auspi-ciously electcd timo.
CHART 48 PRASNA 17TH DECEMBER, 1996,2030 HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF SATURI'I 16 YEARS 6 MONTHS 2 DAYS.
The sign, Cancer, rises in the ascendant and the planets Ju-piter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.The planets, the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter are badlv placed in thechart and are, hence, weak. The Moon is closely afflicted in thischart due to the close corlunction of the most malefic plane!Saturn. The Sun and Mars are weak as they are in the state ofinfancy. Rahu and Ketu afflict Saturn and Venus by close con-junction/aspect. As per prasna the sub period of Saturn in itsown main period was in operation. The prasna was raised for re-union of the family as the separation was clearly seen by the lveak-ness of the lord of the second house and the affliction of the lord ofthe fourth house. The native was advised both propitiatory astralremedies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach
0. l'MARStg'27'RAHU,
10.21'KETU6.5E',SAT5" 5',
[El.n'2ssLrN2'9',
KETUSAT
MOON
ASDT
MERruPSL'}.J
VEN MARSRAHU
Problems in Marriage 95
for strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspi-ciously elccted time.
CHART 49 PRASNA 8TH MAY,1997,1025 HRS.
SATKETU
STJNMER
MOONVEN
ASDT
ruP MARS
RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF THE N{OON 9 YEARS 2 N{ONTHS 12 DAYS.
The sign, Cancer, rises in the ascendant and the planets Ju-piter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.Rahu-Ketu axis is near the most effective points of the houses andafflicts all the houses occupied and aspected. Venus is closely af-flicted in this chart due to the close aspect of the functional malefic,Rahu. Other functional malefic planets do not cause close afflic-tions in the chart.
The affliction of Venus by Rahu is clearlS, indicative of thedisturbance of marital harmonious relationship by the attributes ofRahu while the marital relationship is not threatened due to thestrong placement of the Sun, the lord of the second house, in thechart. The husband of the native was indulging in excessive in-toxication disturbing the domestic peace. The native was advisedboth propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planetsand wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak ftlnctionalbenefic planets in an auspiciousl5' elected time. The performanceof suggested astrological remedies promisedrstarted showingencouraging improvement.
MAF-S 23.34'
I t .4 ' ,MOON
3, 5',VEN
3 ' 4 1 'RA}IIJ
srN23'49lvlER i'10'
ttJp26"27' ISAT
2 3'tt'
96 Application of Prasna Astrology
CHART 50 PRASNA 15TH JANUARY, 1995, I23O HRS.
ASDTKETU
MOON
S^AT
MERStJN
MARS
JUPVEN
RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF RAHU 9 YEARS 3 MONTHS 4 DAYS.
The sign, Aries, rises in the ascendant and the planets Mer-
cury, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. Venus and
Jupiter are badly placed in the chart and are, hence, weak. Saturn
is closely afflicted in this chart due to the close aspect of the func-
tional malefic, Rahu. The Sun is weak as it is in the state of in-
fancy. As pcr prasna the sub period of the functional malefic
planet, Mercury, in the main period of Rahu was in operation.
The query pertained to marriage in which the delay was indi-
cated due to the bad placement of the lord of the seventh house.
The native was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the
functional malefic planets and rvearing of a Kavach for strength-
ening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciouslv elected
time. The marriage of native took place on the 2nd of July. 1995,
with the help of astral remedies in the sub period of Mercury
itself.
The performance of astral remedies give favourable re-
sults even in unfavourable operating sub periods.
ASDT 12'4I'KETU 18'17'
l l sATl 3 '8 ' , ;MOON ,
MER 18 '50 'suN 0' i2'
7'52'. j
CHAPTER 14
CASE STUDIES - MISSING PERSONS
This is another area in which the application of prasna(horary) astrology plays a ven' important role. A person may bemissing due to variety of reasons. It may be voluntary absence orinvoluntary absence. The voluntary absence may be because.ofernotional involvement, fear psyche or because of some differenceof opinion. The involuntary disappearance may be because of ill-ness on the r,vay, abduction, accident or problems r.."ith the meansof communications.
Such t5pe of questions are better handled through prasnaastrology. These can be caused by malefic transit influences. Theinfluence of Rahu and Ketu is very important. The timing is donewith the help of the separating malefic influences in the prasna.When the malefic transit influences of the fast moving planets areon other planets in the prasna, the separating impact is faster com-pared to the stationary transit influence on the weak natal planets.The transit malefic influence is seen on the most effective point ofthe first, third. fourth, fifth, seventh and tenth houses or their lords.The malefic influences caused by Mars, Ketu and the lords of thesixth and eighth houses on the ascendant or its lord or any otherweak and badll'placed planet result in involuntary disappearancenhile the involvement of Rahu, lords of the third. fifth. seventhand twelfth houses may cause voluntan' disappearance.
Besides the study of the prasna, the close conjunctions oraspects operating at the time of disappearance or leaving the sceneshould also be studied. These will help in corectly identif ing theplanct causing the event and will be helpful in tirning the returnaccordingly.
98 Application of Prasna Astrology
For obtaining the information on whereabouts. wo see whenthe significators of the infornration. that is. the Moon, Mercury orthe lord ofthe third house create influence on the third house. theplanets placed therein or the ascendant.
The other important factor to be kept in vierv is the speed ofthe planet causing disappearance. The slorv speed or stationaryposition of planets delays the return u,hilc the fast speed hastensthe separation effect and rcsults in carly retum or infonnation onwhereabouts and return.
The issue will be discussed further with the help of the casestudies:
CHART 5I PRASNA 3OTH MARCH, 1997, 1320 HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF MERCURY 3 YEARS 9 MONTHS 4DAYS.
This prasna was made for a boy aged 15 years who had goneto make a telephone call to a nearby STD booth in the evening on29th March, 1997 . He had already appeared in the class ten ex-aminations and was awaiting result. The sign, Cancer, rises in theascendant and the planets Jupiter. Saturn. Rahu and Ketu are thefunctional malefic planets. The lord of the first house as well asthe significator for emotions, the Moon, is placed in the fifth housein the weak state. The most effective point of the third house isclosely afflicted in this chart due to the close conjunction of thefunctional malefic, Rahu. Mercury, ruling the third house, is rveak
4" 5r 'MIIU
27-3' , 8MOON
SLTN\EN
KETU
MER
ASDT
ruPMARS
MOON RAHU
Case Studies-Missing Persons 99
as it is in the state of infancy. The functional malefic planet. Sat-urn, is afflicting the lord of the second and fourth houses withclose conjunction. As per prasna the sub period of the func-tional malefic planet. Jupiter, rvas in operation in the main periodof Mercury. The malefic conjunctions in the chart rvere indicatinglack of clear direction due to the influence of Rahu in the thirdhouse and the affliction of the lord of the eighth house to the lordof the fourth house. The afflicted planets, the Sun and Venus,were fast moving planets and rvere to start separating from Saturnfrom 31st March, 1997, and,lst April, 1997, respectively. Theboy returned in the evening hours of the 3 I st March, 1997 , as pre-dicted. He had gone for fun making at the residence of one of hisfriends and slept there and later could not dare to retum home dueto the fear ofparents on account ofhis sudden disappearance.
CHART 52 PRASNA 15TH NOVEMBER, 1994, 1901 HRS.
MOON KETU ASDT
SATMARS
ruPJ U NMERVEN
RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF MERCURY 7 MONTHS 20 DAYS.
The lord of the third house exerts its close influence on thefifth house indicating initiative in emotional affairs. The most ef-fective point of the third house is under the influence of Mars, thelord of the twelfth house. This girl left home on the 7th Novem-ber. 1994. On the 7thNovember,1994, the transit Rahu was ex-erting its rnalefic influence on the Sun, the lord of the fourth house.The fourth house rules the character while the eighth and twelfthhouses rule the carnal pleasures. In this case the Moon was con-sidered as the significator for retum and the return was indicated
12 MooNMARS
ruPfs0' 8
/ sLrl'i 29,MER I? '3]
Vml0 Rahu2 l '
" l 00 Application of Prasna Astrology
either when the Moon transited the ascendant or the third houseas the afflicting influence of Jupiter over the Sun would haveceased to exist. The native returned on the 22nd November, 1994.when the Moon was close to the most effective point of theascendant.
CIIART 53 PR{SNA 25TH NOVEMBER. I99{. AT 0852 HRS.
KETU
SATMOON
MARS
ASI )' l 'S (JNJ I J I '
VI.:NRAI.IIJMER
BALANCB DASA OF MERCURY 6 YEARS 8 MONTHS 02DAYS.
This person did not reach home aftcr lcavirtg his office onthe24thNovember, 1994. Mercury and Jupitcr arc closcly afflictedin this chart due to the close aspect of the functional malcfic, Mars.Mars as a prime significator for health, itscl{. rras also *cak as itis in the state of infancy. There are no furthcr afllictions in thechart. In the twelfth house ruling hospitalisation thrce planets,including the afflicting Mercury are placed. Thcrcfore. the qucrent,was advised to contact the hospitals around his placc of dut1,. Pro-pitiatory astral remedies were suggested for the functional maleficplanet. Mars.
The native had fainted on the 24th Novenrber, 1994, afterleaving his offrce on way to his residence and n,as hospitalised.The information about his location was received by the family inthe afternoon of the 25th November, 1994, and the native returnedhome on the 28th November. 1994.
ASDT28'03'suN 8'49'JUP 3'04'
24'46MOON
KETU2O'56'
Case Studies-Missing Persons l0l
CHART 54 PRASNA 23RD APRIL, 1995,2I4S HRS.
VENMERSLrl\l
KETU
S,AT lvI.ARS
MOON
ASDTruP RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF MARS 4 YEARS 2 MONTHS 10DAYS.
The native left home on the 22nd Aprll, 1995. Her engage-ment finalised in December, 1993, had broken after one year inthe beginning of 1995.
In the prasna the functional malefic. Mars, afflicts the Moonand Saturn, ruling emotions and the fourth house. respectively,causing mental and emotional disturbance. The Moon rules emo-tions and is placed in the third house. Jupiter and Saturn are verywell placed in the chat and at the tirne of her disappearance shewas running the sub period of Saturn in the main period of MarsThere was no other evident affliction except the forthcoming con-junction of the Sun with Ketu.
It rvas indicated that the native was phl,sically rvell and waslikely to return by the 2nd May. 1995. Within a lveek's time thecoryunctions of the Sun and Ketu and the Moon and Mars r.vere toseparate and the Moon r,vill aspect the ascendant. Mercury wasalso to move to the seventh house. The performance of the propi-tiatory astral remedies by the parents resulted into retum of thenative on the 27th Aprll, 1995, when the Moon was on the mosteffective point of the fifth house.
ASDT 17' IO'ruP 20, 49',:8.40',
IMOON
.+ N{,AR,S8 ' t '
102 Application of Prasna Astrology
CHART 55 PRASNA 15TH JANUARY,1994,1725 HRS.
KETU ASDT
MOONS,AT
SI.INIv{ERVEN
MARS RAHU ruP
BALANCE DASA OF RAHU 8 YEARS 9 MONTHS 23DAYS.
The lords of the third, fourth and fifth houses are placed inweak state in the eighth house. These are indicative of poor edu-cation, lack of intelligence and careless attitude.
During the sub period of Mercury as per the chart r,r,hen tran-sit Mercury came under the influence of Ketu on the l4th January,1994, the native was reported missing.
On the l5th January, 1994, at the time of the prasna, the tran-sit Mercury had already cleared by one degree from the afflictionof aspect of Ketu. As the aspect of Mars to the most efTectivepoint of the ascendant rvas going to be exact on the 17th January,1994, it u,as predicted that the native may return on the lTth or18th January,1994. The native returned on the l8th January. 1994.The Mercury's longitudinal diflerence from the aspect of Ketu wasfive desrees.
N{OONl l 4 ' 3 9 ,
17" 55', 7
,11 t,20lr'lER 8'
CHAPTER 15
MISCELLANBOUS
PROGENIC PROBLEMS
Delay and denial of progeny causes great mental anguish topeople. The reasons for delay and denial are traced through thefollowing significators in Prasna charts : .
l. The strength of the lord ofthe fifth house as a prime determi-nant.
2. If there is no mooltrikona sign in the fifth house then the lordof the second house becomes the prime determinant.
3. The significator planets, Jupiter and the Sun.
The weakness and affliction of the above significators in theprasna cause progenic problems. We shall discuss the matterfurther through the case studies.
CHART 56 PRASNA 17TH JUNE, 1994. 1515 HRS.
ASDT 10.04',ruP llr l8'
18,35', i
\,dARS KETUMERSLJN
SAT VEN
RAHU.ASDTruP MOON
BALANCE DASA OF THE SUN 1 MONTH 16 DAYS.
104 Application of Prasna Astrology
The sign, Libra, rises in the ascendant and the planets Mer-
cury Rahu and Ketu a,re the functional malefic planets. Saturn
becomes the primary determinant of progenic matters and is placed
in its or'vn mooltrikona sign in the fifth house. Jupiter is well placed
but weak due to its being in the sign of debilitation in the navamsa.
The Sun is weak as it is in the state of infancy. The Moon is badly
placed in the chart and is, hence, weak. Venus is weak due to the
weakness of its dispositor. The MMP Mercury closely afflicts the
MEP of the third house ruled by the weak Jupiter. As per prasna
the sub period of Venus in the main period of the Sun was in op-
eration. The chart promises the birth of a male child but the oper-
ating sub periods were indicating delay. The native was advised
both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets
and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional
benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time for birth of a malc
child in the sub period of Jupiter in the main period of the Moon.
CHART 57 PRASNA 15TH APRIL, 1997, 0800 HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF SATURN 15 YEARS 6 MONTHS 20
DAYS.
The sign. Taurus, rises inthe ascendant and the planets Mars,
Venus, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The planets, Mercury, Venus and the Sun are badly placed in the
chart and are. hence. weak. The rvcak and badly placed Sun is
closely afflicted by the functional malefic planet, Venus. Rahu-
Ketu axis is near the most effbctive points of the houses and af-
flicts all the houses occupied and aspected. The significator for the
st.rN l"2l'vEN 4'34
ASDT8" E'SAT
2 q,31'MOON
MARS23"57' 5
l0 ruP4'11', 6
SATKETU
SUNMERVEN
ASDT
MOON
ruPMARS
RAHU
Miscellaneous 105
male child, Jupiter, is in its sign of debilitation. The lord of the
, fifth house is badll placed and the most effective point ofthe fifthhouse is under the close affliction of Rahu and Ketu. As per prasnathe sub period of Mercury, ruling the fifth house, in the main pe-riod of Saturn was in operation. It was indicated that the questionpertained to the birth of a child. In case there is no close afflictionin the chart the troubled sub period lord becomes the indicator.The native was married in February, 1991, and was not blessedwith a child so far. The native was advised both propitiatory astralremedies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavachfor strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspi-ciously elected time.
CHART 58 PRASNA 25TH DECEMBER, 1996, 1356 HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF RAHU 6 YEARS 3 DAYS.
The sign, Aries, rises in the ascendant and the planets Mer-cury, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. The plan-ets Saturn, Ketu, Rahu, Mars and Venus are badly placed in thechart and are, hence. weak. The functional malefic planet, Mer-cury. closely afflicts the weak Jupiter, the significator for the chil-dren. As per prasna the sub period of Venus in the main periodof Rahu r,vas in operation. Venus ruling the seventh house is badlyplaced. The rveak seventh lord and Jupiter caused rveak health tothe husband and lack of children. The native had gone in for anadopted child and rvanted to know about the health and longevityof the adopted child. As the combinations in the chart rvere lveak.
SAT7" I3'KETU9'28'
RAHU9'28'f,rARs 3,4'
SATKETU
ASDT MOON
ruPN{ERSLN{
VEN RAHUMARS
106 Application of prasna Astrology
the native was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for thefunctional malefic planets and rvearing of a Kavach for strength-ening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously eleitedtime.
CHART 59 PRASNA 2STH DECEMBER, 1996, 1745 HRS.
KETUSAT
ASDT
MOOl.r
ruP
SLINMER YEN MARS
RAHU
BAI,AI\'ICE DASA OF MERCURY 8 YEARS 1 MONTHI2 DAYS.
, Tlre sig4, Gemini, rises inthe ascendant and theplanets Rahuand Ketu are the firnctional malefic planets. venus is badly placedrn the,chart and is, hence, weak. Jupiter is weak as it is in its ;ign ofdebilitation, badly placed and is in the state of infancy. Satum andMars are closely afflicted in this chart due to the close conjunc-tion/aspect of the functional malefics, Rahu and Ketu. As- perpr,asna the sub period of Mars in the main period of Mercury wasin operation. The weakness of the lord of the fifth house and thesignificator, Jupiter, were identified as the reason for the problemin the birth of a male child and the native was advised both propi-tratory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets ana ru.ur-ing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional benefic plan.
.ets in an auspiciously e1..r.O ,t-..
LOSSES
The assets are ruled b-v the fo'rth house while the *ealth isruled bv the second house. Inheritance is ruled by the eighth house.The losses are ruled b'the lord of the tivelfth house and the lossesthrougl.r theft and fire are ruled b1'the lord of the sixth house. If
M00N23'38',
RAHU8I49' 6
suN r3. 14'MER23'17'
' Miscellaneous 107
the prasna has afflicted houses or their lords ruling the assets andr,vealth by the lords of the tr.velfth or sixth houses or the mostmalefic planet or the lords of the houses ruling the assets and wealthare placed in the houses governing the losses, the native suffersfrom losses. The matter will be discussed further with the help ofthe case studies.
CHART 60 PRASNA 7TH APRIL. 1997. 1017 HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF MERCURY 14 YEARS 9 DAYS.
The sign, Gemini. rises inthe ascendant and the planets Rahuand Ketu are the functional malefic planets. Jupiter is weak as it isin its sign of debilitation and badl5, placed. Rahu-Ketu axis is nearthe most effective points of the houses and afflicts all the housesoccupied and aspected. The planets, the Moon, Venus andSaflrrn are combust and are r.ulnerable to the transit malefic influ-ences.
As per prasna the sub period of Mercury ruling the fourthhouse in its oum main period u'as in operation. The native suf-fered a sizeable loss in speculative investments and besides losseshis reputation also rvas at stake in vierv of the close affliction ofRahu to the most effective point of the fourth house. The weakJupiter never allorved the native to perform the earlier suggestedastral remedies and to reduce the impact of the malefic transit in-fluences and the malefic sub periods.
I MERMNR,S 5
MOON 19,vEN 24'SAT 17'
M I U
SLIIIMOON
VENSAT
MER ^ASDT
JUP MARS
RAHU
RAI{[,J 5. 32'
ASDT]9'45'MARS 16" 58'
MER 2' 57
VEN2t'25'
STN
11.46 'ruP
MOON 160 2E'
SAT OO 4
I,ETU 5" 32'
108 Application of Prasna Astrology
CHART 61 PRASNA 8TH AUGUST. 1995. 1TO4 HRS.
SAT K-ETU
VENSLTN
\fER
lv{OON JUP R.AHUASDTMARS
BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 15 YEARS 3 MONTIIS 12 DAYS.
The sign, Virgo, rises in the ascendant and the planets. theSun, Saturn, Mars, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic plan-ets. The most malefic planet, Mars, severely afflicts the Moonplaced in the fourth house. Mercury, ruling the ascendant, isbadly placed in the chart and is, hence, weak. Saturn is weak as itis in the state of infancy. Mercury is closely afflicted in this chartdue to the close aspect of the functional malefic, Ketu. from theeighth house. Venus is closely afflicted in this chart due to its closeconjunction with the functional malefic, the Sun.
As per prasna the sub period of the Moon in the main periodof Venus r.vas in operation. Since the Moon. the lord of the subperiod in operation, was afflicted by the most malefic planet, thenative suffered loss of income and assets.
The native was advised both propitiatory astral remedies forthe functional malefic plar-rets and rvearing of a Kavach for strength-ening the r,veak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously electedtime.
Miscellaneous
LOSS OF STUDIES
CHART 62 PRASNA 26TH DECEMBER,1994. 1830 HRS.
KETU ASDT
SAT
MARS
SLINMER
ruP RAHUVEN MOON
BAI,ANCE DASA OF THE MOON 2 YEARS 3 MONTTIS 27 DAYS.
The sign, Gemini, rises inthe ascendant andthe planets Rahu
and Ketu are the functional malefic planets
Jupiter is badly placed in the chart and is, hence, weak. Mer-
cury is closely afflicted in this chart due to the close aspect of the
functional malefic, Ketu.
As per prasna the sub period of Ketu rvas running in the
main period of the Moon. The Moon governs the status while
Ketu was afflicting the lord of the fourth house goveming the
education. The native was very much worried about the detcrio-
rating condition of his studies. The native was advised both propi-
tiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and wear-
ing of a Kavach for strengtltening the weak functional benefic plan-
ets in an auspiciousl-v elected time.
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AIDT 24. 35'
1 KETJ8',32',MARS
MOON 20. 14
SLDI IOO 44'MER 170 49 1 SAT
RAHU 7
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ACCIDENT
CHART 63 PRASNA 2TST MAY, 1995. 1212 HRS.
KETUVEN
MERSLI{
MOONSAT
,qSDTMARS
ruP RAHU
BALANCE DASA OF MARS I YEAR 8 MONTHS 7 DAYS.
The sign, Leo, rises in the ascendant and the planets, theMoon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. Themost effective point of the ascendant and Mars are closely af-flicted in this chart due to the close aspect of the most maleficplanet, the Moon. Venus is closely afflicted in this chart due to theclose conjunction of the functional malefic, Ketu. Saturn is weakas it is in the state of old age.
As per prasna the sub period of Venus was in operation inthe main period of the afflicted Mars. The sub period of afflictedVenus, the significator for vehicles, involved the native into a ve-hicular accident as the most eflective point of the ascendant isclosely aspected and afflicted by the rnost malefic planet. Theinjuries of the native \,vere not healing up even after five monthswhen the astral remedies were sought.
The nati'r,e r,vas advised both propitiatorv astral remedies forthe furctional malefic planets and rvearing of a Kavach for strength-ening the rveak functional benefic planets in an auspiciouslv electedtime. The performance of suggested astrological remedies did showencouraging improvenrent.
ASDT6'36'MARS4' I5 'lr'34', 7
MER21' ll ',STN 5" 5E'
M00N3.25sAT29' ls ' , I t t 'zs'
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INIMICAL RELATIONSHIP & PROBLEM IN JOB
CHART 64 PRASNA O3RD MARCH, 1995, 1558 HRS.
N,IOON KETU
SLNSAT
ASDTMARS
VENMER
JUP R^AHU
BALANCE DASA OF SATURN 6 YEARS 6 ]I{ONTHS 11 DAYS.
The sign, Cancer, rises in the ascendant and the planets Ju-piter. Satum, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.The Sun and Satum are badly placed in the chart and are, hence,weak. The functional malefic planet, Jupiter, ruling the house ofdisputes is in conjunction with the most ef;Fective point of the fifthhouse, ruling children, and closely aspects and afTlicts the mosteflective point ofthe ascendant and Mars. The most malefic planet.Saturn, closely afflicts the lord of the second house. The func-tional malefics, Rahu and Ketu. do not cause any close afflictionsin the chart.
As per prasna the sub period ofthe Moon in the main periodof the most malefic planet, Saturn, was in operation. The prasnawas raised for inimical relationship developed with the son andplacement under suspension in the job. The native was advisedboth propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planetsand wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functionalbenefic planets in an auspiciously elected time. The performanceof suggested astrological remedies did show encouraging improve-ment in the relationship with the son and blessed the native withreinstatement.
ASDT I8' 25'MARS 22'16'
vEN 6.48',MER2l.39',
l2 1,,{OO'l20 ,18 ' 8
suN 18,35sAT20.54
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LEGAL COMPLICATIONS & ARREST
CHART 65 PRASNA 14TH MARCH, 1995, 2O1O HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF MERCURY I YEAR5 NIONTHS 10 DAYS.
The sign, Virgo. rises in the ascendant and the planets, the
Sun, Satum, Mars, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic plan-
ets. The lord of the first house, Mercury, is placed in the sixthhouse alongwith the lords of the sixth and twelfth houses. The
most malefic planet, Mars, closely aspects and afflicts the lord of
the second and sixth houses endangering the status ofthe person.
The functional malefics, Rahu and Ketu, do not cause any close
afflictions in the chart. The Sun is weak as it is in the state of old
age and badly placed. The weakness of the Sun makes the person
vulnerable to losses through legal complications including the ar-
rest. As per prasna chart the sub period of Saturn in the main
period of Mercury was in operation. Mars was in retrogression
and then had to touch the degree of Saturn in the direct motion to
clear the native from the transit affliction. All the three planets
afflicted by Mars and the the most effective point of the sixth
house were to be cleared of the transit malefic influence of Mars in
middle of May, 1995. Therefore, it was indicated that the native
may be acquitted within middle of May, 1995, while the cases
may be fully closed by end of August, 1995, as the sub period of
Saturn, the lord of the sixth house, was running upto 17th of Au-gust, 1995. While the native was released from his imprisonment
as predicted he got clearance ofthe investrgating agencies in the
RAI{U 12'35'
28',52',MOON
4 2gr 1'
20"0'lEN
sAT22" 16'strN 29" 45',
KETU
MERSATST'I{
MOONMARS
VEN
ruP RAHU ASDT
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third week of August, 1995. Totackle the mal-effects of the main
period of Ketu operating from the eighth house, the native was
advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic
planets and rvearing of a Kavach for strengthening the u'eak func-
tional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.
DRUG ADDICT
CHART 66 PRASNA 1ST JANUARY,1994,2105 HRS.
K!TU
SAT
ASDTMOON
vbl\M.ARSMERSIJN
RAHU JUP
BALANCE DASA OF KETU 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS 25 DAYS.
The sign, Leo, rises in the ascendant and the planets, the
Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets' The most
malefic planet, the Moon, is conjunct with the the most effective
point of the ascendant and afflicts Saturn by a close aspect. The
planets Venus, Mars and Mercury are combust and make them-
selves r.ulnerable to the transit malefic influences. The debilitated
Rahu is placed in the fourth house. Whenever, the lord of the twelfth
house or Rahu closely afflicts the ascendant, the most efilective
points of the fourth, tenth and twelfth houses and the planets Ve-
nus or the Moon, the native is involved in all types of vices in-
. cluding gambling, heavy intoxication and extra marital relation-
ships. This native was also an addict and had suffered due to care-
less speculative investments. The placement of the lord of the
house of speculations in the third house and placement of the four
planets in the fifth house, ruling the speculation gave good indul-
gence to the native for speculative investments. The native was
advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic
s M@N3"31'l6'5', 7
ll4 Application of Prasna Ashology
planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak func-tional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time. The nativewas specially cautioned for the sub period of the Moon in the mainperiod of Ketu against the speculative investments. The perfor-mance of suggested astrological remedies did show encouragingimprovement in both of his problems.
ACCUTE NEURO PROBLEM
CHART 67. PRASNA 1OTH MARCH, 1994, IO55 HRS.
VEN ASDTKETU
StJNSAT
MARSMOONMER
RAHU JUP
BALANCE DASA OF MARS 2 YEARS 4 MONTHS 4DAYS.
The sign, Taurus, rises in the ascendant and the planets Mars,Venus, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.The most malefic planet, Jupiter, is placed in the sixth house andclosely afflicts all the houses occupied and aspected. The planetsMoon and Mercury are weak as they are in the state of infancy. Asper prasna chart the sub period of Ketu in the main period of thefunctional malefic planet, Mars, was in operation. Rahu and Ketuwere moving at a very slow speed and were likely to clear theirpresent degree by the end of May, 1994. They had came into closeconjunction with their present location in the prasna chart in middleof February, 1994, and the native had started feeling mental ten-sion as the operating sub period, too, was of the debilitated Ketu.The native was feeling twitching in the body and this tension wasnot clearing from his mind as both the planets ruling confidence,i.e. Mercury and the Moon are weak in the nativity. The native.
KETU2" 34'ArD[ 16'{5' 12 VEN
strN 25" 38',sAT il"3',
MARS 8.24'MOON 2r 12'
MERtr4'
Miscellaneous I 15
who himself was a medico, thought he was suffering from somefatal disease rvhile all the diagnostic tests were coming clear. Thenative was advised that his tension will clear once the Rahu andKetu gain their normal speed and separate by attaining a longitudi-nal difference of 3 or 4 degrees from their orvn position in theprasna chart. The native was advised both propitiatory astral rem-edies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavachfor strengthening the rveak functional benefic planets in an auspi-ciously elected time. The performance of suggested astrologicalremedies did shorv encouraging improvement. The prediction rvasrealised.
OBSTRUCTION IN PURCTIASE OF PROPERTY AND FOR.EIGN VISITS
CHART 68 PRASNA CHART lST MAy, 1994, 1630 HRs.
MARS MERSLIN
VENKETU
SAT
MOON
RAHU ruP ASDT
BAI"ANCE DASA OF THE SUN3 YEARS 1 MONTH2 DAYS.
The sign, Virgo. rises in the ascendant and the planets, theSun, Satum, Mars, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic plan-ets. Satum, the lord of the sixth house, is placed in the sixth housein its or,.m mooltrikona sign. The Sun and Mercurl, are badly placedin the chart and are, hence, weak. The functional malefic planet,the Sun. closely afflicts Mercury, Jupiter and the most effectivepoints of the eighth and second houses. Mars is near the most ef-fective point of the house of its location and afflicts all the housesoccupied and aspected and the planet, Jupiter, ruling the fourthhouse. The functional malefic planet, Saturn, is near the most ef-
JUP 150 52'
t2'32',\EN0'5 '
KTTU
? ) t ,
M;N t
MER 18" 16'su.r 17" 1'
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fective point of the house of its location and afflicts all the houses
aspected and the planets, the Sun and Mercury. As per prasana
chart the sub period of Saturn in the main period of the Sun was
running. As both the operating planets, that is the sub period and
the main period lords, are causing afflictions in the chart the na-
tive was encountering obstructions in all spheres of life, that is, in
offrcc, regarding his foreign visits in connection rvith presentation
of his research papers, acquisition of property and general pros-
perity. Afflictions to the the most effective points of the seventh
and tlvelfth houses indicate problems in foreign visits and stay
while the afflictions to the tenth and second houses indicate theproblems in job. Affliction to the lord of the fourth house indi-
cates the obstructions in the acquisition of property as the afflict-ing planet is placed in the house of obstructions. The native was
advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional maleficplanets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak func-
tional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time.
HEALTH OF THE SON
CHART 69 PRASNA 24TH APRIL, 1996, 1100 HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF JUPITER 12 YEARS 9 MONTHS 4 DAYS.
The sign, Gemini, rises in the ascendant and the planets Rahu
and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. Mercury and Venus
are badly placed in the chart and are. hence, weak. The badly placed
Venus is closely afflicted in this chart due to the close aspect of
the functional malefic, Rahu. As per prasana chart the sub period
ASDT 29.4MOON 22'42',
MER O" 3?vEN 230 48
MARSKETUSAT
SLN MERVEN
ASDTMOON
ruP RAHU
Misce l laneous I l l
of Satum was running in the main period of Jupiter. Mars is weak
as it is in the state of old age. Affliction to the the lord of the fifth
house gave severe health problems to the son. The native r.vas ad-
vised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic
planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the rveak ftlnc-
tional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected time. The perfor-
mance of suggested astrological remedies did show encouraging
improvemerft. The fear psyche of the child was completell'over-come and he attained full confidence.
DIVORCECHART 70 PRASNA 22ND MAY, 1997,1955 HRS.
BALANCE DASA OF SATURN 8 YEARS 11 MONTHS 5 DAYS.
The sign, Scorpio, rises in the ascendant and the planets, Mars,
Venus, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. Mer-
cury is badly placed in the chart and is, hence, weak. The func-
tional malefics, Rahu and Ketu, do not cause any close afflictionsin the chart. The lord ofthe second house, Jupiter, is debilitated
and is weak as it is in the state of old age . Venus rules the house
of losses and is conjunct with the the most effective point of the
seventh house. During the sub period of the most malefic planet,
Venus. in the main period of Saturn, the native suffered on ac-
count of loss of married life due to divorce. The prasana related to
the second marriage and its success. The native was advised bothpropitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and
wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional beneficplanets in an auspiciously elected time.
ASDT 18" 20'M00N 10"24'
F msu27'35'JIJP
vEN 20' {7'sr,N 7" 43'
KX'IIJ 122'36'SAT
KETUSAT
MER YENSLN
ruP MARS
ASDTMOON
R.AHU