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1.1 Introduction
Divisional charts (Vargas or Amsas) are very peculiar to Jyotish, and they are not found in other systems of astrology. Maharish Parashara describes 16 divisional charts in his great work. We would propose that in the ancient times many more divisional charts were in use by Vedic astrologers, however, they require such refined skills and intellectual power that most astrologers at the present times use only a few of the sixteen Vargas described by the Maharishi. Even Parasara, who describes the casting and the lordships of the divisional charts in the most detailed way, does not go into detail in respect of analyzing or interpreting the different Vargas. So most of the time, the astrologers are left alone in their efforts to make use of them. As one of the things, the Maharishi describes the lordships of the different portions of the signs in the divisional charts in his Brihat Parashara Hora Shaastra. So after going through the appropriate chapters the reader is left with the feeling that the lords of the Varga portions might have great significance in interpreting the Graha positions in the divisional charts. Herewith an attempt is made to shed some light on the significance of these lords.
difference later on as well. Out of the two signs with double ownership, Scorpio, having Ketu as its co-lord, is a benefic sign, while Aquarius, having Rahu as its co-lord is a malefic one. Hence, this will show that Ketu may be taken as a natural benefic (Moksha-karaka) and Rahu as a natural malefic. The Rasi Chakra is also referred to as the Surya Chakra, because the overlord of these divisions is the Sun. Thus, the Sun will have twelve different forms in which he is the lord of the 12 Rasis as follows:
DhatAaditya
These 12 Devatas are the different aspects of Surya, and also the twelve Adityas, or sons of Maharishi Kashyapa and Aditi. Their peculiarities are as follows: ? Aryaman - The predominating Deity of Pitriloka (planet of the forefathers). He also officiated as Yamaraja while Yamaraja was born as Mahatma Vidura from Vedavyasa with a maidservant. ? Mitra and Varuna They are always found together, and they give rains. ? Indra - The king of t he heavenly planets, the ruler of all the Devatas. *Vivaswan - He was cursed by Chandra to die in his mothers womb, but his father, Kashyapa revived him. Thus he is also called Martanda. *Pusha - His name means The Sustainer. On the yajna performed by Daksa he lost his teeth in a fight against Siva. *Parjanya - His name means Raincloud and he also gives rain and sustenance. *Anshuman - He is also called Ahiisu, another form of the Sun God. *Bhaga - The lord of wealth, prowess and happiness. *Twastha - Sometimes he is also taken for Vishwakarma, the celestial architect. *Vishnu - In this context, He is Vaamanadeva or Urukrama, who appeared as a Dwarf Brahmana and crossed the universe with two steps. *Dhata - He is also one of the Adityas.
chanting the Hare Krishna Mahamantra, our financial position will be no doubt satisfactory. Parashara Rishi also states that the lords of the Moon Hora are the Pitri-ganas, or the forefathers, and the lords of the Sun Hora are the Devatas, or demigods. Therefore, while judging the planetary positions in the two Horas, those in the Moon Hora may show wealth inherited from the parents, or forefathers, especially Jupiter may show this, as He is exalted in Cancer, and is the natural significator of the grandfather. Those with benefic Moon Hora may even find the wealth of their predecessors hidden in their house in the Dasa of some planet in the Moon Hora. On the other hand, the planets in the Sun Hora may denote self-earned wealth, i.e. wealth obtained by executing our duties and thus satisfying the Devatas. Typically, the night is the time lorded by the Moon, and most of the people do not work during the night. In addition, the daytime is lorded by the Sun, and this is the time when we make efforts to gain wealth.
In the chart of Christina Onasis, for example, all the planets for the exception of the Sun, Jupiter and Venus are in Pitri-horas:
might represent the Atma, or the soul. Agastya Muni is lined with Manas, or the mind in many places in the Vedas. And Durvasa Muni was famous from his efforts to control his senses, therefore he represents the Indriyas, or senses. So we might say that the three Drekkanas of the signs may refer to the soul, the mind and the senses. Parasara Rishi states that the Drekkana Chakra should be analyzed with regard to siblings, or co-borns. We might conclude that the planets in the Drekkanas ruled by Narada would denote the spiritual/karmic relations to the native's brothers, and may even signify Godbrothers (disciples of the same Guru), those in the Drekkanas ruled by Agastya would signify the mental/psychological effects from brothers, and those in the Drekkanas ruled by Durvasa would refer to the sensual/physical comfort or discomfort caused by the brothers and sisters.
The charts of the Bronte sisters very nicely depict the use of these Amsa lords:
Planet
Lagna Sun Moon Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus Saturn Rahu Ketu
Narada Agastya Agastya Durvasa Agastya Agastya Narada Agastya Narada Narada
Agastya Agastya Narada Narada Durvasa Narada Narada Narada Agastya Agastya
We see that Agastya is more prominent in Charlotte Brontes chart, thus she experienced the relationship with her sisters and brother much more on the mental, emotional level, than Emily, for whom this relationship was much more like a sense of spiritual belonging (5 planets in Narada Amsas). Of course these indications could be explored further.
Planet Lagna Sun Moon Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus Saturn Rahu Ketu
D-4 Amsa rulers Sanaka Sanatkumara Sanatana Sanatkumara Sanatana Sanatkumara Sanaka Sanatkumara Sanatana Sanatana
We see that in his chart Sanatana (Vairagya or voluntary renunciation of comforts) and Sanatkumara (Tapas or accepting austerities) are very prominent. This would indicate his knowledge and happiness, and of course influence his residence and travels.
that the soul is eternal, but the body is temporary. So by our karma (actions) in this life, we prepare our next body in one of the planetary systems of the universe. The only persons left after us will be our children and grandchildren. So these souls will attain a body on this Earth. That's why the seven parts of a Rasi are lorded by the seven oceans. In the Bhagavata Purana more information is found on the rulers, inhabitants and landscape of these islands. Child birth assumes a great significance in marital life as children are the future gains or the fruits of marriage and, therefore, the seventh divisional chart known as the Saptamsa assumes greater significance so far as the birth of children is concerned. Timing the birth of children, their health and all such information could be deduced from the Saptamsa. Problems in childbirth also could be solved from an in depth analysis of the Saptamsa. It is, therefore, essential to know the lords of the Saptamsa in greater detail. The names listed in the Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra [BPHS] probably refers to the seven oceans circum ambulating the seven islands of the Bhu-Mandala. The characteristics of each of the portions will reflect the characteristics of the deities worshipped on those islands. This information pertaining to the Bhu-mandala comes from the 5th Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam. Kshara refers to the salt water ocean, and Jambudvipa, the middle island, which is surrounded by it. Jambudvipa is further divided into nine continents, where the different forms of the personality of Godhead are worshipped. In Bhadrasva-varsha Hayagriva [the incarnation with a horse-head] is worshipped. In Ilavarta-varsha Sankarsana [Lord of false ego] is worshipped. In Hari-varsha, Narasimhadeva [the lion head incarnation] is worshipped. In Ketumala-varsha Lord Hrisikesha is worshipped as Kamadeva. In Ramyakavarsha, Matsya [the fish incarnation] is worshipped. In Hiranmaya-varsha, Kurma [the tortoise incarnation] is worshipped. In Uttarakuru-varsha, Varahadeva [ the Boar incarnation] is worshipped. In Kimpurusa-varsha, Lord Rama is worshipped and in Bharatavarsha, Nara-Narayana is worshipped. So these deities all relate to Kshara portions. The nine Deities worshipped here closely resemble the Deities of the Navagrahas listed by Parasara in BPHS, for the exception of Krishna, Buddha and Parasurama. In my opinion they are replaced here by Nara-Narayana, Hayagriva and Sankarsana respectively. Thus planets in Kshara portions would indicate children who are quite variegated in their interests. Ikshurasa surrounds Plakshadvipa, the next island, in which Lord Surya-Narayana [Lord Vishnu in the form of the Sun God] is worshipped. It may indicate people followi ng dharma, as the Sun is the natural karaka for dharma. These children may also have the fortune of visiting holy shrines and taking a bath in holy rivers. Madhya would refer to Sura, or the liquor ocean, which surrounds Shalmalidvipa where Soma [the Moon God] is worshipped. This is why intoxicants influence the mind, which is ruled by Soma. Children born in this amsa may be attracted towards intoxication or be more easily influenced mentally. Ghrita is the ocean of ghee [clarified butter], which surrounds Kusadvipa where Agni [ the fire god] is worshipped. Agni represents the sacred fire of the Agnihotra-yajna, into which ghee is offered as the oblation. It may indicate children in whose life fire will have much significance. They may also perform sacrifices or other religious rituals. The influence of Agni-tattwa is strong in them.
Ksheera refers to the ocean of milk, which surrounds the next island, Krauncadvipa. The residents of Krauncadvipa worship Varunadeva, the Deity of waters by offering holy water to him. The children born in these amsas may have a strong influence of the Jala-tattwa. Dadhi refers to the ocean of yogurt, which surrounds Sakadvipa. The residents of this siland worship Vayu by practicing astanga-yoga and meditation. The children born in this amsa may be influenced by Vayu-tattwa and interersted in yoga and meditation.Suddha Jala is the ocean of sweet water, which surrounds Pushkaradvipa where Brahma [the creator] is worshipped. These children may be very conservative or orthodox in their behavior, as Brahma is the oldest Devata. He is also connected with Saturn, and may indicate the Prithivitattwa. The above classifications are reiterated in the following table:
Kusa
Hari
Mars
One may wonder why the Saptamsa refers to sons and grandsons? This is perhaps due to the fact that it was Maharaja Priyavrata, who divided the Bhu-mandala into these seven islands with the wheels of his chariot and then gave his rulership to his seven sons, who in turn divided each island into seven parts and gave the rulership of each part to one of their sons in turn. They also had seven sons each. Maybe other Puranas have more details on this.
on this basis about the nature and personality of the native's children and grandchildren. Marlon Brandos chart would represent an interesting study in this regard:
Mercury Ksheera Jupiter Venus Saturn Rahu Ketu Kshara Madya Ksheera Ksheera Ksheera
Marlon Brando has at least 11 children, from three ex-wives, a Guatemalan housekeeper and some other relationships. Most of the children were born in Venus Mahadasa, which is in
received a 10-year sentence in prison, while this same sister, Cheyenne was in and out of drug rehabilitation centers and mental hospitals during her youth, and she finally hung herself in 1995.
Planet Lagna Sun Moon Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus Saturn Rahu Ketu
D-9 rulers
Amsa
Rakshasa Rakshasa Manushya Manushya Rakshasa Rakshasa Rakshasa Manushya Manushya Manushya
We may notice that the Lagna and four planets (mostly benefics including AK Sun) are in Rakshasa Amsas. Interestingly, at the same time many planets are in Deva Nakshatras, and only Venus and Saturn are in Rakshasa Nakshatras. This gives a clue that Amsa Gana is more exact when it comes to nature of the native, than Nakshatra Gana.
residing in the North-western direction. He rules all the things connected with air, like communications, travels, movement etc. Kubera is the treasurer of the demigods, and he gives wealth. The northern direction is ruled by him. Ishan is the name of Lord Shiva, who is the lord of the material energy (Shakti). Therefore by his help we can escape from the clutches of the material energy and get back to the spiritual world. He rules the north-eastern direction, which is favourable for spiritual development. In Sanskrit it is called Ishanya. Isha is also the name of the Supreme Lord Narayana, who is Parameshwara (the supreme controller), while Lord Shiva, his incarnation is called Maheshwara (the great controller). So Lord Shiva is also called Vaishnavanam yatha, or the greatest devotee of Lord Vishnu, as He is always meditating on His lotus feet (Om tad vishnu param am padam sadaa pashyanti surayah, Rg Veda) Brahma is the creator of the universe, and the first created living entity as well. He resides on Brahmaloka, the highest planet in this universe. So He is in the upward direction, or Zenith (Midheaven), and he is the one who rules the 10th house of the horoscope as well. He gives the intelligence for creative work. And the last one is Anantadeva, the thousand-hooded serpent, who supports all te planetary systems on His heads. He lives in the bottom of the universe and is always engaged in singing the glories of the Supreme Lord. He is situated at the Nadir, or the downward direction. He is the basis and the foundation of everything, and he is the one who destroys the universe at the end of the period of its existence. However we should note that Brahma climbed down on the stem of the lotus after he was born, so he rules the downward direction of entanglement in the karmic reactions, while Anantas heads uphold the planets, so he indicates Moksha, or liberation, and the knowledge leading to it. Therefore he would control the upwards direction. It is noteworthy that the ten Dikpalas are not only the lords of the ten directions but also those of the Dasamsa (D-10 divisions), which rule the fruits of ones actions. Their spouses are symbolic of the fruits of these actions. In addition, the weapons of the Dikpalas are the special skills and strengths that help to achieve the purpose. The Dikpalas instead symbolize the objectives and goals themselves. These objectives can be purely mundane when the directions are either of the eight in the horizontal plane signifying the mundane or material plane of consciousness. The objective can be one of knowledge when the direction is the vertical downward signifying digging for knowledge and the Dikpala is the omniscient Brahma Whose knowledge is complete and perfect. The Vertical upward direction is ruled by Ananta (a form of Viu) signifying the objective of Moksha or final emancipation from the cycle of rebirth. The worship of the ten Dikpalas (or the specific Dikpala ruling the direction of the objective) makes the goal clear and well defined. Worship of the weapon of the Dikpala gives us the ability and the strength of purpose to achieve the goal. Worship of the spouse of the Dikpala ensures that the fruits of the actions or the goal, when finally achieved are to our taste and liking. This obviates the possibility that we do not regret getting what we asked or worked towards. The Dikpala, their spouses and weapons are mentioned along with their mantra in the following table:
AmsaRuler
Direction
Mantra
Weapon
Shakti
Indra
East
Om Lam Vajra Saci Indraya (Thunderbolt) Namah Om Ram Agnaye Shakti (spear) Namah Om Mam Danda (Staff) Yamaya Namah Swaha
Agni
Southeast
Mars
Yama
South
Varahajaaya Jupiter
Rakshasa
Om Ksam Khadga Southwest Raksasaya (Chopper) Namah West Om Vam Varunaya Pasa (Noose) Namah
Khadgi
Mercury
Varuna
Varunajaaya Venus
Vayu
Om Yam Ankusha Northwest Vayuve (elephant Namah rod) North Om Sham Kuberaya Gada (Baton) Namah Om Ham Trishula Isanaya (Trident) Namah Om Am Padma Brahmane (Lotus) Namah Om Hrim Chakra Anantaya (Discus) Namah
Vayujaaja
Saturn
Kubera
Kuberajaaya Moon
Isana
Northeast
Ishanajaaya
Rahu
Brahma
Down
Saraswati
Lagna
Ananta
Up
Lakshmi
Ketu
The Dashamsha will show the native's social position, influence, career, and his karmic activities in this lifetime. By being born as humans we have the choice to evolve ourselves
assessing the planets' positions in the different Dashamsha portions we may judge the native's propensity to perform work leading to these different directions.
His D-10 Lagna is in Nirriti Amsa, so basic efforts in career were made into the materialistic
contacts and opportunities. Mars in Agni Amsa gave him good technical abilities, and his rise in automobile industry (especially designing) happened in Virgo D-10 Narayana Dasa. This same period was Saturn Vimsottari, which is in Kubera Amsa, so he also became rich because of that. He also had some sense of philanthropy, and built a hospital for his employees (Venus in Ananta Amsa).
Lagna Sun Moon Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus Saturn Rahu Ketu
Sarpa Ganesha Aswini Kumaras Yama Ganesha Aswini Kumaras Yama Ganesha Ganesha Ganesha
His father was an astrologer (Sun in Ganesa Amsa) and mother was a spiritualist (Moon in Aswini Kumara Amsa), both benefic. However his father abandoned the family early (Pitrikaraka Mars is in Yama Amsa). On the whole he was quite a self made person, and most of his career as a writer fell into Venus Vimsottari dasa, which is in the 12 th house in Dwadasamsa (some literary and humanitarian abilities inherited from the family). However Venus is in Yama Amsa, so his works are full of adventure, often harsh and tragic elements of death and forces of nature. He was a heavy drinker already these years and died in 1916, 6 years after the end of Venus dasa, in Sun/Venus Vimsottari.
between the atoms (andaantara-stha-paramaanu-chayaantara-stham - Sri Brahma Samhita). So the planets in Vishnus amsas will denote our ability to preserve our environment and property. Shiva is the destructive principle of the universe, so the planets in his Amsas may show the periods of troubles, accidents to our car or damage to our houses. And finally Surya is the Sun, the source of light for the whole universe. He will show the things that are perceivable to others as well. So the effect of planets in Surya Amsa will be that, people know and appreciate our vehicles and homes. Along these lines the other significations of the D-16 chart may be analysed as well. As this chart is in the second circle of D-charts (from D13 to D-24), it also lets know much about the individuals mental and intellectual qualities. Some are very proud of their possessions, (perhaps those with strong effects of Surya Amsas in D-16), and some hide them.
Osho had about 43 Rolls-Royce cars. Interestingly, only Venus (Karaka for vehicles) is in Shiva Amsa. The rest is in Brahma and Surya Amsa. Thus he was very proud of his vehicles and obtained many of them, but wasnt able to sustain them (no Vishnu Amsas). He had
Brahma Amsa while Mercury is in Surya Amsa. This same period was that of Aries Narayana Dasa, where three planets give unobstructed Argala on the 4th house of vehicles.
These are all female goddesses, wives of Lord Vishnu and the demigods. In the Vedic sacrifices, whenever anything is offered to Lord Vishnu, it is first offered to Sri, or Lakshmidevi, His feminine potency. From everyday life we know that the husband is served best by his wife, therefore we offer something to the Lords consort, which she will use in His service. So devotion to God or the demigods is possible by the mercy of his female potency. So by having the planets in certain divisions will signify that the person achieves the goodwill of that particular goddess and will develop devotion to her husband (i.e. the respective Devata) Kali This is the fierce form of the Goddess, also one of the Dasamahavidya, linked to Saturn. The name means blackish Gauri Golden form of Parvati devi, also linked Jaya one of the attendants of Parvati, also a name for the wife. to the Moon.
Lakshmi the consort of Lord Vishnu. She has in her right hand the conch and disc, and the club and the lotus flower in her left hand. Vijaya another attendant of Parvati, also a name of Durga when she killed the demon Mahisasura. Vimala Untainted a form of Parvati indicating purity, also one of Lord Vishnus consorts. Sati Chaste wife of Lord va. Tara One of the Dasamahavidyas, the wife of Jupiter (Brihaspati). Tara also signifies the constellations. Once she fell in love with Chandra (Moon) and then had a child (BudhaMercury). Jwalamukhi Flame-faced , a fierce form of the Goddess. Savita The attendant of Parvati, but also the wife of Brahma, who cursed all the chief Devatas. Lalita Another form of Parvati, Playful. Bagala One of the Dasamahavidyas, linked to Mars. Pratyangira Another form of the Goddess. Sachi Indrani, or wife of Lord Indra, also linked to Venus. She is seated on the club, holding diamond in her hands. She has a thousand eyes. Raudri Angry , consort of Rudra, the destroyer.
Bhavani Form of Parvati, consort of Hatakeswara Mahadeva. Varada giver of blessings, another form of Devi. Jaya a female attendant of Devi, also a consort of Vishnu. Tripura One of the Dasamahavidyas, linked to Mercury. Sumukhi Beautiful-faced, a form of Devi embodying feminine beauty. Daya Merciful , another form of Devi. Medha Intelligent , another form of Devi. Chinna Shirsha / One of the Dasamahavidyas, linked to Rahu. Pishachini Durga, the leader of the female demons. Dhoomavati one of the Dasamahavidyas, linked to Ketu. Matangi one of the Dasamahavdyas, linked to the Sun. Bala Child , a youthful form of the Goddess. Bhadra Favourable , linked to Bhadra Masa, month of September. Aruna Red like the dawn, there is also a river called Aruna. Anala Fire , another form of Parvati. Pingala is the goddess of female ghosts that attack embryos. Chucchukka another form of Parvati. Ghora Fearsome , a fierce from of Durga. Varahi The Devi form, who rides the buffalo with staff, sword, club and conch in her hands. Vaishnavi Parvati, who is devoted to Vishnu. She is seated on Garuda, holding a conch, discus, club, sword, the bow and arrow. Sita the wife of Rama. Bhuvaneshi one of the Dasamahavidyas, linked to the Moon. Bhairavi one of the Dasamahavidyas, linked to the Lagna. Mangala One of the Dasamahavidyas, linked to Mars. Aparajita wife of one of the Ekadasa Rudras.
Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhus Lagna, Jupiter and the Moon is in Varahi Amsa. He appeared to lift the humanity through His preaching and devotion from the filth of the Kali Yuga, as Lord Varaha did in a previous millennium with the Earth. The second house has Sun in Vaishnavi Amsa, indicating that He would preach Vaishnava dharma, and Mercury is there in Bala Amsa, indicating that in His childhood He manifested the lila of being a scholar of logic and grammar. Saturn in the 4th house indicates sanyasa for the sake of preaching. He is in Bhuvaneshwari Amsa, indicating that He would travel all over Bharata-bhumi to preach the yuga dharma. Rahu and Ketu in Bhairavi Amsa would indicate the different scholars and other people who were converted by Him and became His disciples. Venus is in Pisachini Amsa, so He gave up the company of His beautiful wife to propagate dharma. Mars in the 11th house in Bhadra Amsa indicates influential people who were helpful to Him in His mission.
will represent different fields of knowledge. Skanda is the knower of the military science, as he is the commander-in-chief f the Devas, the son f Lord Siva. Parasudhara, or Parasurama is also the warrior incarnation of Vishnu. While the former is good in strategy, the latter incomparable in personal combat. Anala means "fire", and this division could give expertise in any knowledge connected with fire like electronic equipment, firearms, explosives etc. Vishvakarma is the architect of the demigods, so planets here could give knowledge of house construction or Vaastu Shastra. Bhaga means "opulence" of "fortune", so the native may be good in gambling or catching opportunities for getting rich. Mitra is the controlling deity of death, so he can give knowledge of birth and death (reincarnation), Maya was an asura (demon), who knew perfectly how to create different machines including aircrafts. So he can give knowledge of the mechanical sciences. Antaka is Yamaraja, who punishes the souls of the dead for their sins. So those blessed by him may know the karmic reactions for different sinful activities. Vrishadhvaja may refer to Siva, who rides on his bull, Nandi. He is the lord of the spirits and the mystic perfections. So planets in his divisions may make one a talented magician or Tantrik. Govinda is Krishna, who is expert at herding the cows. Madana is Cupid, the demigod of love, so he can give abilities in romantic love. Bhima is one of the five Pandavas, and is very strong. So planets in his Amsas may give extraordinary physical power and prowess.
Parasurama Anala Anala Govinda Mitra Bhima Maya Parasurama Skanda Skanda
Most of the Siddhamsa lords are warriors, like Parasurama, Skanda and Bhima also. The Sun and Moon are in Anala Amsa, so they make him very quick and witty. Mars in Lagna is in Govinda Amsa, which indicates artistic skills (often found in charts of artists and actors) but also indicates the aspect of protection. Saturn in 5th is in Parasurama Amsa, and Mercury in 9th is in Mitra Amsa, indicating knowledge of life and death, the vital points in the body, killing or resuscitation of a human.
1.14
Lordship
of
the
Bhamsha
(D-27)
Bhamsha is also called Nakshatramsha, as each sign is divided into 27 equal parts of 1? 640", which is 1/12th of a Nakshatra. The Nakshatramshas of fiery signs begin from Aries, of earthly signs from Cancer, of airy signs from Libra, and of watery signs from Capricorn. The presiding deities of the 27 divisions of a sign are those of the 27 Nakshatras:
Nakshatra No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Nakshatra
Name of Deva
Purpose
Aswini Bharani Krittika Rohini Mrigashira Ardra Punarvasu Pushya Asresha Makha Poorva
Kumara Yamaraja Agni Brahma Chandra Rudra Aditi Brihaspati Naga Pitara Bhaga
Physician of the demigods Punisher of the Dead Demi God of Fire Creator of the Universe Moon, deity of the mind Shiva, the lord of destruction and anger Mother of the Demigods Jupiter, the teacher of the demigods The Serpent Demigod The forefathers The Demigod of opulence
Phalguni 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Uttara Phalguni Hasta Chitra Swaati Vishakha Anuradha Jyestha Moola Poorva Aashaadha Uttara Shadha Sravana Dhanishtha Shatabisha Poorva Bhadrapada Uttara Bhadrapada Revati Aryama Aditya Thvasta Vayu Shakragni Mitra Indra Nirriti Varuna Viswadeva Govinda Vasu Varuna Ajaekapat Ahirbudhanya Pooshan Lord of the Manes The Sun, demigod of light Viswakarma, demigods architect of the
Demi God of Wind Combination of Indra and Agni, the life air and tejas, the heat of life Demigod of brain tissue Vasava, the king of the demigods Rakshasa, the king of the demons and ghosts Demigod of water Demigods of the Stars Lord Visnu, the Ultimate Reality Eight deities resembling the Sun God of the Rains a form of Shiva The snake that holds the universe Demigod who maintains the crops
According to Maharishi Parashara Bhamsha shows the strengths and weaknesses of the person. These demigods may either bless or curse the native and according to this he will
exhibit strengths and weaknesses in different fields of life. This can be seen from the placement of the planet in the Nakshatramsha. While scrutinizing the lordship of the Nakshatramsha occupied by a planet one may judge the particular field where the effect will appear, and finding out where the lord of that Nakshatra is he may judge whether it will be a strength or a weakness.
Viswakarma Agni Ajapada Vasu Vayu Viswakarma Ajapada Chandra Shiva Shiva
In her chart Jupiter is exalted in D-27 lagna, in Viswakarma Amsa, which gives a strength to build a career in films and other creative activities. Moon in 10th gives popularity while she is in Ajapada Amsa, thus she often took the role of Femme Fatale.
So the psychological effects of these five Tattwas can be understood by studying the five Mahapurusha-yogas connected to these planets. The Mahapurushas usually exhibit the psychological qualities of the particular Tattwa in a very strong way. By finding out the position of Grahas in the five portions of Trimshamshas, the psychological shortcomings leading to the evil effects connected to that particular Grahas can be determined. The Maharishi puts more stress on Mercury and especially Jupiter, as they rule more degrees than the other three planets. This is because these planets are prescribed to rule intelligence (buddhi).
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Sarpa Amta Indu Candra) Mdu Komala Heramba Ganea) Brahma Vagisa) Viu Lakshmisa) Mahesvara (Digambara) Deva Ardra (or Indra) Kalinasa Kshitisvara Kamalakara Gulika (or Mandatmaja) Mrithyu Kaala Davagani Ghora (or (or (or (or
Kroora Subha Subha Subha Subha Subha Subha Subha Kroora Subha Subha Subha Subha Subha Kroora Kroora Kroora Kroora Kroora
Creeping, demon
crawling,
snake,
serpentnectar,
Moon, a bright drop, spark, night, Soma juice Moderate, soft, gentle, tender,agreeable, charming sweet, pleasing,
the elephant-headed demigod the creator of the universe, the husband of Sarasvati the maintainer of the universe, the husband of Laksmi the destroyer of the universe, Shiva divine, spiritual side moist or Lord Indra destruction of strife and of Kali ruler of the earth a lake full of lotuses, an assemblage of lotuses son of Saturn (drinks the poison for others) son of Mars, death a personification of time and destruction a forest fire aweful, violent
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Yama Kantaka Sudha (or Satya) Amrita Poornachandra (or Paripurna) Vishadagdha(M) Kalinaasa Kulanasa) Vamsakshaya Utpata Kalarupa Saumya Komala (or Mridu) Seetala Susheetala) (or (or
Kroora Kroora Subha Subha Subha Kroora Kroora Kroora Kroora Kroora Subha Subha Subha Kroora Subha Subha Kroora Kroora Subha
God of death Troubles nectar,ambrosia, truthfulness Immortal, nectar Full Moon, or complete destroyed by venom, consumed by grief ruining a family descent not growing further a portentous or unusual phenomenon boding calamity or disturbance a personification principle of the destructive
handsome, auspicious tender,agreeable cold, like camphor or sandal frightful teethed having the beauty of Chandra, Moonfaced clever, complete the destructive fire at the end of the world the staff held by an ascetic (or by a Brahmin) resplendent, sinless, stainless, virtuous
Karaladamshtra Chandramukhi (or Indu Mukha) Praveena Purna) Kala Pravaka Dandayudha Nirmala (or
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relating or sacred to Chandra, handsome, auspicious pitiless, mischievous, inauspicious very cold Nectar of immortality ocean of nectar wandering the streak of Chandra (Moon) disagreeable,
The Shasthyamsha will fall into the fifth circle of divisional charts, thereby showing the karmic level of existence. If we have someones exact birth data, then the correct D-60 chart may be constructed and much of the natives karma coming from his activities in his previous lifetime may be delineated. The planets situated in different Shasthyamshas will give effect according to the lord of the Shasthyamsha. This may be expressed either in the benefic/malefic behaviour of the planet, or the qualities represented by the Shasthyamsha lord. People with good karma from previous lives will have most of their planets in benefic Shasthyamshas. The usefulness of further divisional charts either within the range of D-1 and D-60 or above that [like D-72 (Asta-navamsa), D-81 (Nava-navamsa), D-108 (Astottaramsa), D-144 (Dwadasa-dwadasamsa) or D-150 (Nadiamsa), D-300 (Ardha-nadiamsa)] and their lordships should be the subjects of further research, together with the effects arising from the planets being in benefic Vargas in several divisional charts (thus gaining positions like Simhasanamsha, Paravatamsha, Devalokamsha etc.)
Gauranga Das