WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Astrology basics.
Transits (Gochara) Transits are the most important predictive tool used in astrology both East and West. A transit of a planet is referred to as where a planet is currently in the sky and where it will continue to move in the future. The astrological reference book to look up the placements of the planets is called the planetary ephemeris. The ephemeris is the calculations of the planetary movements. There are listings for any year. They can be referred to for past events or future events. Astrological computer programs have this information as well. The sign (constellation) and degrees are noted and compared to the birth chart. When the planets transit (move) to aspect the planets in the birth chart there is a hit and an event occurs. The same principles of reading a birth chart will apply to the transits. !ouses of Transits A planet that enters by transit different houses in the birth chart will begin to activate that house and its house meanings. When transiting "upiter enters into the fourth house there may be an opportunity to move or buy a new car since the fourth house rules real estate and cars. "upiter is the great benefactor and seems to bring things into our lives. Aspects of Transits #f a transiting planet forms an aspect to a natal planet then the house the natal planet is in will be activated as well as the houses that natal planet rules. The aspects the planets give are the same as in the natal chart. All the planets aspect the opposite sign and the sign they reside. $ars special aspects are % and & "upiter aspects ' and ( )aturn aspects * and +,. E-. #f transiting "upiter enters the fourth house and con.uncts $ars then the houses ruled by $ars will be involved in the event. #f it is a /irgo ascendant with $ars in the fourth $ars would rule the eighth and third houses. The move could involve siblings (*rd) or property inherited (&th). Transiting 0lanets !ouse 1elationship to 2atal 0lanets When processing the effects of a transiting planet the relationship to natal planets regardless of the aspects will produce the effects of their spatial relationship. 3or e4ample if transiting )aturn is ' degrees of Taurus and natal $ars is ' degrees of 5ibra they will be in a 67& relationship. $eaning if you count the signs7houses away from )aturn $ars will be 6 signs7houses away when you count back around (always in forward direction) to )aturn you will count & signs7houses. This will give the same meanings of what the houses of 6 and & mean to these planets. #ndicating with both planets as malefic forces they could produce a serious accident (6th house) or death (&th house). Whenever a transiting planet comes to the same degree as a natal planet then this techni8ue must be applied. 9ount to see the spatial relationship and apply the meanings of the numbers involved this means the meaning of the house in number. The spatial relationships are +7+ :7+: *7++ %7+, '7( 67& ;7;. +7+< This is the con.unction when : planets are in the same sign7house. This is the most dramatic and intense relationship of all. #t will have the intensity of the +st house. The area of life that will be most affected will be the house they are in all the matters ruled by this house will come to the forefront. 3or e4ample if transiting )aturn con.oins natal )un in the +,th house there will be an event involving the career and social standing of this individual. The )un could even represent the boss and )aturn could severe the relationship indicating trouble in their career possibly even getting fired from a .ob. :7+:< This relationship between planets involves receiving and giving or ac8uiring and loss. This involves the principle of the :nd house of ac8uisition as well as the +:th house of loss. 3or e4ample if transiting "upiter is +:th from the natal $oon there could be considerable loss financially (+:th) but charitable gifts received (:nd). *7++< =oth houses * and ++ are upachaya houses having to do with striving for improvement. They are competitive and goal oriented usually attaining desires and due to being kama houses they involve relationships in the form of help from friendships. Transiting /enus ++th from the natal $oon can bring help from some female friends (++th) by e4change of ideas (*rd) or .ust listening when someone needs a friend. %7+,< This is e4tremely event oriented> you can count on change occurring with this relationship.

These are both angles and are action packed. #f transiting $ars is +,th from natal "upiter there can be a career change (+,th) that may involve a change of home life or residence (%th). '7(< !ere we have the influence of the dharma houses giving purpose or meaning to the life. The influ4 of energy here will come easily with a stroke of luck. Transiting "upiter (th from natal $ercury will bring a fortunate e4perience involving higher learning or a trip ((th) that is fun ('th). 67&< This is a difficult relationship similar to the 8uincun4 in western astrology and is actually call a yod or the finger of God. The yod is involved in accidents or transforming life events through suffering. Transiting $ars 6th from natal )aturn can cause an accident (6th) that could involve death or a ma.or life transformation (&th). ;7;< This is the opposition of : planets and will always carry the significance of relationships between people. This does not only apply to marriage but any kind of relationship. #f transiting )aturn opposes the natal $oon there may be relationship difficulties with the mother. These e4amples are of course overly simplified and there are many other factors to be considered. $ainly the houses these relationships actually reside in and the houses these planets rule. =ut instead of conflicting information all these variables usually point to similar things helping to confirm a prediction. ?ispositors ?ispositors are e4tremely important when making predictions. The dispositor will give the heart and soul of what the event is about. Therefore the dispositor of the planet being set off by the transiting planet gives the reason why the event is occurring. 3or e4ample transiting "upiter is hitting $ars in the fourth house and $ars is in 9apricorn )aturn ruler of 9apricorn is the dispositor of $ars )aturn as the dispositor of $ars is in the eighth house. The event may be a move but the reason for the move is because of )aturn in the eighth house. The reason for the move is (reason why) because of an inheritance (dispositor in the &th) of the property. Transiting 0lanets prefer certain )igns7!ouses #f a planet transits to its sign of e4altation own sign or mola tricona it will produce stronger results for the house it is transiting. #t will be weaker and more detrimental in the debilitation sign7house. There are some houses that the transiting planets prefer or operate differently in. The malefic planets )aturn $ars )un and 1ahu7@etu do 8uite well in the upachaya houses (* 6 +, ++). They can cause disease in the si4th house but usually the immune system is stronger. !ouses the transiting planets prefer< $oon< + * 6 ; +, ++ )un< % ; +, ++ $ercury< : % & +, ++ /enus< + : * % & ( ++ +: $ars< * 6 ++ "upiter< : ' ; ( ++ )aturn< * 6 ++ 1ahu< * 6 +, ++ @etu< * 6 ++ "upiter7)aturn yearAs 3ocus The most important transits for the year to focus on are the transits of "upiter and )aturn. These two planets will give the over all status of the year. 5ook to what house "upiter stays in for the year then look to the house )aturn is influencing> the area of life these houses rule will predominate. Then the houses they aspect will be activated. The slower the planet moves the more lasting the imprint or e4perience they produce. )tations of Transiting 0lanets Therefore the faster moving planets will produce more fleeting e4periences or everyday casualties. #t is when the faster moving planets slow down and go retrograde that their impact is felt. The house that $ercury goes retrograde will be of ma.or focus for over two months because in itAs back and forth movement of retrogression it stays in the same sign7house for over : months. Watch for the degree the planets will become stationary> this will mark a very sensitive potent point that stays active till the ne4t retrograde. When /enus goes retrograde it remains in the same sign for % months and $ars for 6 months so these sign7houses in that year must be

analyBed. 1emember when a planet slows down and stations its saying Cstop look at meC. #t has something important to say. Duter 0lanets Transits The outer planets Eranus 2eptune and 0luto will have a powerful affect on planets they con.unct or oppose. The more personal the planet being hit the more it affects the individual personally. The personal planets are $oon )un $ercury and /enus. The personal points to be watched are the Ascendant degree (for self) in the first house and the $idhaven degree (for career) in the tenth house. They are involved in longFterm life changing events. The houses they are in as well as the houses the natal planets rule come into play in the event that transpires. There are three crossings if a natal planet is hit within the year. "upiter and )aturn can have three crossings from the retrograde process but not always. The first hit is the initial incident the second hit usually intensifies the event the third hit finishes off and finaliBes the e4perience. Duter planets hitting outer planets will not be a personal e4perience> they will be generational affecting a whole group of individuals not noticed individually. $oon as the 3ast !and in 0rediction When there is an event that is climatic and greatly life changing as in death there will be a number of transiting aspects transpiring. Always a number of aspects and events will be working but the trigger that times the e4act day is usually the $oon. #t has been said the outer planets are like the hour hand on a clock the inner planets like the minute hand but the fast hand for the seconds is the $oon. The planets in transit are the timing devices of a chart. The $oon should always be observed every month in terms of the new $oon and the full $oon. The house that is activated during the new $oon will give an idea of what new pro.ects will be initiated during that month. The houses activated during the full $oon will reveal the outcome of the new $oonAs development. 1emember the new $oon is when the =un and moon are con.unct> so only one sign7house is activated. A full $oon is when the )un and $oon are in opposition activating : opposing houses two weeks following a new $oon. 0lanets they are in close aspect to by con.unction or opposition become activated and tip off events in relationship to what these planets represent in the chart. Eclipses are especially powerful in this event if they fall close to natal planets in the chart. 1ahu7@etu in 0rediction Aside from all else the nodal a4is of the $oon will reveal the most pungent events of the year. Always note what sign7houses the eclipses fall for the year. !ere will be where the most changes will evolve. Transiting 1ahu and @etu will fall in opposing signs activating these : houses. There will be gains (1ahu) with losses (@etu) associated with these signs7houses. As mentioned before the transiting 1ahu and @etu will activate the houses the same as in the natal chart. They always bring in a 8uality of fate and destiny. !ere is what to look for< +. !ouses 1ahu and @etu occupy. :. The houses of their dispositors *. The houses ruled by the planet that con.oins 1ahu or @etu. Dne or more of these houses will be connected to the destiny and fate of the soul. Eclipses Eclipses are the result of the )un $oon and 1ahu7@etu lining up. When an eclipse occurs there will be an e4act degree of the new moon eclipse. There is a new moon every month but the month that the nodes come into the specified degree orb for an eclipse to occur only happens every si4 months. This degree when the )un and $oon con.oin is the degree mark to be watched for at least a year. When another transiting planet crosses that mark an event occurs. Also if the eclipse degree falls on a natal planet in a birth chart within three degrees it will influence the individual greatly for that year. )ome think it can cause a wipe out for what the natal planet represents in that chart. =ecause symbolically they wipe out the light of the )un. Eclipses are wild cards and are e4tremely unpredictable. Dne thing for certain is they radically change things. Dutline Transits for 0rediction +.) The first thing to look for is the house the transiting planet is transiting and will transit for future reference. :.) The aspects a transiting planet may form to the natal planets *.) The houses activated by the ruler of the natal planet being hit by the transiting planet.

%.)The spacial relationships of transiting planets to the natal planets '.) The dispositor of the natal planet being activated by the transiting planet will reveal the reason for the event that occurs. 6.) The transiting planets can become stronger or weaker according to what sign or house they are in. ;.) "upiter and )aturn will give the main events of the year. &.) The signs7houses a faster moving planet ($ercury /enus $ars) remains in during the retrograde process will become prominent. (.) The transiting outer planets (Eranus 2eptune 0luto) will cause a life changing event when con.uncting or opposing a natal personal planet. +,.) The $oon will be the timer of the e4act day an event occurs when other transits are indicating a big event. ++.) 1ahu7@etu are where the most changes will occur for the ne4t + G years. 2ote signs7houses they activate by opposition. +:.) The degree of eclipses must be watched as to if it falls on a natal point in the birth chart and the activation of that point when a transiting planet crosses over this sensitive point creates an event. )econdary Transiting #nfluence There is a secondary influence that can be applied. The transiting planets can be used as to the signs they rule in your chart. The ruling planets can be further referred back to the natal chart. When the transits form aspects to each other in the heavens these aspects will relate personally to an individual as to the houses these transiting planets rule in a persons chart. 3or e4ample if )aturn and $ars are in opposition in the sky then the houses ruled by both )aturn and $ars in a personAs chart will become activated with the effect of this transit. $ars aspecting )aturn will have the difficult influence of these : planets. A Gemini ascendant has $ars as ruler of the si4th house and eleventh houses. When )aturn aspects $ars there could be setbacks and disappointments in the areas of friends (++th house) and work (6th house). 5ikewise $ars aspecting )aturn will also cause problems to the houses )aturn rules. As with Gemini ascendants )aturn rules the eighth and ninth houses. 0roblems with the father ((th house) or inheritances (&th house) are the possibilities. When there are difficult transits in the sky everyone will be affected in personal ways. #t is like the $acrocosm effects always relates down to the $icrocosm. Transiting 0lanets 9arry meanings they have natally in Transit A transiting planet will carry the effects of its natal placements and rulership. As to the 8uality of the transiting planets some look to the natal placements as to what kind of effect it will produce. This can give a clearer idea as to specifics with prediction. 3or e4ample if transiting )aturn is in the ++th house and the ascendant is Taurus then it will bring the (th and +,th house meanings as well as the nature it possesses in the natal chart what house it is placed in natally and the aspects it receives. #f )aturn is in the *rd aspected by "upiter Transiting )aturn will bring to the ++th house #ts rulership of the (th +,th houses and the *rd house placement as well as the influence of "upiterAs aspect. Therefore> )aturunAs transit can bring travel and learning (*rd (th house and "upiter) to the ++th house of friends or great gains. )aturn could bring about travel and learning (*rd (th) with friends (++th) for the pursuit of career goals (+,th). !ow to 0redict the Dutcome of a ?asha The beauty of prediction in /edic astrology is the combination of both the dashas triggered by or with transits. The dasha system used most commonly is called the /imshottari ?aha )ystem. The dashas are the planetary cycles of a life based on the placement of the $oon at birth. There are ( cycles which include the ; planets plus the north and south nodes (1ahu @etu). The outer planets are not used. Each cycle has a designated allotment of years all combined e8ual +:, years. The ruler of the ruling planet of each dasha is determined by the :; constellations called the 2akshatras. Each 2akshatra starting from , degrees Aries are +* degrees :, minutes. These :; segments of the constellations take in the meanings of the fi4ed stars and constellations. They are called 5unar 9onstellations because the $oon resides in one each day. The daily movement of the $oon is appro4imately +* degrees and :, minutes. Each 2akshatra is ruled by one of the ( planets. They follow in the same se8uential order. )o where the natal $oon is placed this 2akshatra and the ruling planet of that 2akshatra initiates the beginning of the order of the

cycles of the life. The planet that rules the cycle of the ?asha is called the $aha ?asha ($a.or ?asha). Within this cycle there are sub cycles called the =hukti. The $aha ?asha and the =hukti ruling planets are then further referred to in the chart by the house rulership dispositors and the houses they are in. The Transits used together with current ?ashas will prove their predictive value. !ere are the :; 2akshatras and the plantet that rules each 2akshatra. The first 2akshatra is ruled by @etu followed by /enus )un $oon $ars 1ahu "upiter )aturn and $ercury. Then this same se8uential order is repeated : more times completing all :; 2akshatras. Each planetary cycle has a different length of years. @etu is ; years /enus :, years )un 6 years $oon +, years $ars ; years 1ahu +& yrs "upiter +6yrs )aturn +(yrs $ercury +; yrs 3actors Activated ?uring 0lanetAs ?ashas The natural 8uality of the planet that rules the $aha ?asha (main cycle) is considered. #s the planet generally malefic or beneficH This means its natural 8ualities aside from what houses the planet may rule in a particular chart. The maha dasha of "upiter /enus $ercury and the $oon will be easier than the maha dasha of malefic planets )aturn $ars 1ahu @etu and the )un. "upiter will give some benefit because of its e4pansive nature and )aturn will cause delays and setbacks because of its restrictive 8ualities. Each planet is the indicator (karaka) for certain things in life generally. This called stirra karakas (fi4ed) meaning they represent the same things for everyone. The planetary karakas are< )unF 3ather $oonF $other $ercuryFaunts7uncles $arsF brothers /enusF relationships fi4ed assets "upiterFchildren wealth )aturnF death old age. =ut that is only part of the situation. There are specific 8ualities that each planet will take on depending on each individual chart. The planetary rulerAs house placement will be the predominant area of life that will be the focus for that entire period of time. #f you are in "upiterAs maha dasha and "upiter is in the ;th house during the ne4t +6 years marriage and its issues will be the main focus during this period. The houses the maha dasha ruler rules will play into this cycle and how the issues of marriage transpire. #f "upiter in the ;th rules the +:th and the *rd houses as in 9apricorn ascendants the relationship will go through some difficulties for "upiter rules the +:th house of losses. =oth houses "upiter rules are somewhat problematic. "upiter is not a good planet for 9apricorn ascendant. 9heck if the planet is in a friend or enemies sign placement or if it is e4alted or debilitated this will strengthen the effects for good or bad. "upiter will be in 9ancer this is a friendly sign for "upiter for it is e4alted and intensifies it tremendously. #s the planet involved in any yogas. The yoga will come to maturation during this planetary period meaning its effects come into play at this time in life. "upiter here is !umsa yoga ("upiter in an angle e4alted). This can produce an overbearing partner causing problems. #f the maha dasha ruler is con.unct or aspected by other planets this will alter its effect tremendously. #f the )un was con.unct this "upiter in the ;th house it would bring &th house 8ualities ()un rules the &th) to the spouse maybe indicating early death for the spouse and if the )un is within a ; degree orb of the )un "upiter would be considered combust the )un. This would therefore weaken "upiter and the houses that it rules. The houses the maha dasha ruler aspects will also become activated in this dasha period. 3inally check out where the planet goes in the main divisional charts is its sign placement strongH $ostly focus on the navamsha chart for sign placement. #f it is in the same sign as the natal chart (1ashi) it has more strength it is vargottama. To look for deeper meaning and for more reasons why the dasha is producing what effects always look to the dispositor of the planetary ruler. #n this last e4ample The $oon would be the dipositor of "upiter in 9ancer ($oon rules 9ancer) and the placement of the $oon (sign house house rulers) will give a deeper understanding of why an how this maha dasha is e4perienced. A dasha ruler that is between : malefic planets (papa kartari) either in the same house or flaked by the preceding and proceeding houses will be harmed and cannot operate to its fullest capacity. 5ike wise if a dasha ruler is sandwiched in between : benefic planets (shubha kartari) it will be given great opportunity and support to produce its most beneficial results. $oon 9hart 3or further verification the $oonAs chart must be assessed. The $oon chart will give the perspective from the mind of the individual what are they feeling during this period. After the dasha ruler has been analysed completely following all these steps then these steps must be repeated using the $oonAs chart. This means take the same chart and make the $oon the ascendant (5agna). #f the dasha ruler is good from the $oon chart and the rashi chart you will be

assured a positive dasha cycle. #f it is good from the rashi chart but the $oon chart is difficult you will have a mi4ed (some good and bad) result in the dasha period. #f it looks difficult from both the rashi and the $oon chart you can bet it will be a negative time period. ?ivisional 9harts in 0rediction The dasha rulers (maha dasha or bhuktis) must be assessed in the divisional charts to really fine tune a prediction. They will reveal specific information for a specific area of life. #f the dasha ruler is angular in one of these charts especially the +st house it will bring out events pertaining to this chart. #f it is in the &th house there will definitely be change. The rulers of the houses of these charts are very important. 3or e4ample #f /enus rules the ;th house and is in /irgo (debilitated) in the &th house in the navamsha chart then the /enus dasha or bhukti will bring on difficulties with relationships during its cycle. When working with these charts whatever house the divisional chart is in specific reference to the planet ruling this house in the rashi chart must be focused on in the divisional chart of interest. 3or e4ample if you are interested in the specifically focusing on career issues you would find the planet ruling the +,th house then find its placement in the dashamsha chart (career chart) to see details if the career. #f it happens to be one of the dasha rulers you can count on happenings in relation to the career. As to the result the placement of the planet in the usual pattern of assessing a planet will reveal the outcome. Dutline +. GeneralFthe natural 8ualities of the planets The matters signified by the dasha ruler itself as a planet karaka or house karaka :. )pecificF caused by the position of the planet in the individual chart. !ouse position !ouse ruler 3riend or enemies sign E4altation or debility 9ombust Aspect by or con.oined with other planets !ouses aspected by dasha ruler /argottama !ouses influenced by the dispositor of the dasha ruler 0aapa kartari (hemmed in by malefics) )hubha kartari (hemmed in by benefics) *. $oon chart #f the planet ruling a dasha is good in the 1ashi and the $oon chart Iit will be a good dasha #f it is good from the moon chart but not the 1ashi it will give mi4ed results #f it is not well placed from both Iit will give negative results ?ivisional charts !ow to @now if a ?asha will be 3avorable There are many specific placements for planets that must be understood to be able to predict precisely the outcome.

@endras the Angles Any planet is more powerful in an angle so benefics in angles will generally produce desirable effects during that period. A benefic in a triconal house is doubly good for there are two good influences involved with the dasha ruler. The dasha effects of a planet in an angle will be more prominent. The angles are the places of power and action. When in a dasha of a planet in an angle you can e4pect a period of big changes and ma.or events. The +,th house is the strongest of the kendras both the ;th and +,th houses will pertain to business affairs. =enefics in the ;th house can cause problems in marriage for it does attract many admirers sometimes ruining stability in marriage. $alefics in the angles makes these planets and their meanings prominent producing a harsh severe and difficult to deal with person. The ?ashas of these planets will intensify the effects of these planets and can cause accidents and health problems. Triconals This is a very fortunate period in life. =enefics in the (th will bring luck spiritual values and fortune. The fifth house brings good karma and prosperity and the +st house magnifies issues with the self. A benefic here will bring good to the individual. Generally the dasha of a malefic planet can be stressful however malefic planets in triconal houses seems to spoil the good of the triconal house. Epachayas The upachaya houses are the houses of improvement (* 6 +, ++) they give the desire to constantly improve and better life. They give the 8uest to overcome difficulty. )triving to improve one self gives the strength to overcome obstacles and the latter life is much better because of it. When malefic planets are in the upachaya houses the drive to overcome the obstacles is stronger there is more of a competitive edge. The best placements for the malefic planets are in the upachaya houses. The dasha of a malefic planet in an upachaya house will produce the good effects of overcoming obstacles and improving lifeAs situation by a determination and competitive nature. =enefics in these houses do not give a driving force. The individual can become complacent and weak or too nice and the opponent will overrule the native. ?usthanas A benefic planet in a dusthana house (6 & +:) will weaken the good effects of this planet. They can cause problems associated with the areas these houses are indications for. ?isease enemies and legal problems can surface in the si4th obstacles with finances chronic health problems leading to surgery for the eighth house and hospitaliBation retirement or imprisonment for the twelfth house. These all become relative during the dasha of a benefic planet placed in a dushana house. A benefic planet in these houses with a malefic planet aspecting it further produces these ill effects all the more. )ince the &th and +:th houses are moksha houses from the difficulty arises spiritual realiBations leading to spiritual liberation the purpose of life. $alefics in dushana houses are the most problematic of all. They will cause some suffering and ill health. The 6th house will give the motivation to overcome things because it is a upachaya but the &th and +:th will cause great difficulties involving losses and possible deaths. The !ouse the ?asha 1uler owns =y far the most important factor in determining what effects a dasha will have will depend on the house or houses it rules. The period will produce the characteristics of both houses giving a mi4ed result. #f it rules a triconal house it will bring the blessings and good luck of this house but if it rules a dusthana house as well it will have the e4perience of both. )aturn for Gemini ascendants owns the (th house (triconal) and the &th house (dushtana). There will e4periences of both houses good and bad. )ome say the result will be more of the house that is ruled by the moolatriconal sign. # find it is a little of both. As for Taurus ascendants )aturn rules the (th (triconal) and the +,th (kendra) the results will be very empowering for luck and career but since it is still )aturn it will not be completely .oyous. =asically the planetary dashas will carry with them the meanings of the houses and affairs they rule. There is no escaping this fact but as to when the uplifting fortunous time of the triconal house occurs and the difficult time of the dushtana occurs depends on the sub cycles. )ub 9ycles =huktis and Antara ?ashas Within a maha dasha there are sub cycles called the bhuktis or antara dashas. Each maha dasha is divided into ( sub cycles that are ruled by planets as well. Again these bhuktis have sub

divisions within them called antara dashas. There are divisions that go down to at lest ; levels. # use only the +st * levels. They seem to get more and more subtle (and too complicated) beyond * levels for me. The maha dasha will always be the overall emphasis the bhukti will be more immediate and the antra dasha will be more personal. An analogy would be that the maha dasha is the country you live in the state is the bhukti and the city you reside in is the antara dasha. The time determined for a bhukti depends on the length of time allotted to the planets ruling these periods. The calculation is simple> mutiply the number of years aloted to the planet of the maha dasha ruler to the nuber of years allotted to the planet ruling the bhukti and divide the result by +, the remainder is multiplied by *. The : main periods result will be the number of months allotted to the sub cycle and the remainder will be the number of days added to the number of months to give the length of the sub cycle. 3or e4ample if the maha dasha is )aturn and the bhukti is $ars )aturnAs length is +( years and $ars is ;. $ultiply +( by ;J+** then divide by +, J+*.* take the remainder * and multiply by *J (. The bhukti of $ars in )aturnAs cycle is +* months and ( days or + year + month and ( days long. When a maha dasha begins the bhukti will always start out the same as the maha dasha ruler. The sub sub cycles are further divided down in the same e4act manner to find the smaller shorter cycles within cycles. The bhukti and antara dashas will start out with the same planet ruler as the maha dasha ruler and continue down in the same order or pattern as the maha dasha changing 8uicker. Dutline +. =eneficsFthe planet ruling a dasha is well placed if it is in an Angle (@endra) or Trinal house :. $alifics do not do well in Trinal houses $alifics do well in Epachaya houses (* 6 +, ++). *. 0roblem 0lanets< =enefics not well supported (aspected by malifics) in dustana houses (* 6 & +:) $alefics in kendras can magnify their intensity $alifics in houses & or +: gives great difficulty =hukti 1esults The planet ruling the bhukti is assessed the same way as the maha dasha ruler. The first three most important rules are< +) The houses the ruler rules :) the house the ruler is in *) The general nature of the planet benefic or malefic. Then all the other details must be analyBed as discussed before. The ne4t step is to compare the maha dasha ruler to the bhukti ruler count the number of houses each ruler is from one another. )tart by counting the house the maha dasha is in as one count to the house containing the bhukti ruler. Then start with the bhukti ruler and count back around (always in forward direction) to the maha dash ruler. This will give you the spacial relationship. 3or e4ample if the maha dasha is "upiter in the 'th house and the bhukti ruler is the $oon in the *rd house count from "upiter in the 'th to the $oon in the *rd. The $oon is ++ houses from "upiter and "upiter is * houses back to the $oon. Kour knowledge of what the houses mean are applied here and the meanings of houses * and ++ are applied to the "upiter maha dasha with the $oon bhukti. The "upiter7$oon period will be a time of happiness with friends groups (++th) possibly with the arts or competive sporting events (*rd). The =huktiAs 1ulerAs placement and relationship to the ?asha ruler tells what the e4perience will be. The spatial relationships are referred to also< +L;< about relationshipsLconnection with other people :L+:< gainsLlosses *L++< friendly competitive works well %L+,< action power purpose home verses career 'L(< benefic auspicious works well together 6L&< difficult losses enemies $aha ?asha as the 5agna Actually you can look at the chart as a whole from the $aha dasha ruler as the Ascendant (5agna) the bhukti and antara dasha rulers are said to activate the house positions in which they fall as counted from the $aha dasha ruler.)econdly if there is a particular area of interest the techni8ue of the derived houses can come into play here. 3or e4ample if you want to know what

the financial situation is for a maha dasha period look to the :nd house of the rashi chart and count how many houses the maha dasha ruler is from the :nd house. #f the maha dasha ruler is in the +st house it is +:th from the maha dasha ruler and will indicate losses financially for that cycle. The bhukti ruler is assessed the same way. Each house can be taken into account from here. 3rom the same e4ample if the dasha ruler is in the *rd house it will be (th from the ;th giving rise and fortune for the marriage partner at this time. $aha ?asha as 1uling Two !ouses When the maha dasha ruler rules two houses it can have the influence of both houses but generally one house at a time. #t has been said that the first half of a dasha takes on the 8uality of the house ruled by the planet that comes first in the natural Bodiac (Aries through 0isces). This would not apply to dashas for the )un $oon 1ahu or @etu. 3or e4ample for "upiterAs maha dasha the first & years (+st half of +6 year cycle) will have the 8ualities of the house ruled by )agittarius and the :nd half last & years will have the effects of the house ruled by 0isces. #f the ascendant is Taurus then the first & years will have the 8ualities of the &th house ()agittarius) and the second & years will have the effects of the ++th house (0isces). Transits (Gochara) +. A planets influence during itAs transit is not limited to the house it transits but includes the houses it aspects. :. The most important transiting planet will be the transit of the planet ruling the current maha dasha. *. When the transiting planet of the dasha ruler passes over or aspects itAs own position it is likely to activate itAs promised effects. %. The transiting planets will carry the effects of its natal placement in a chart the house it rules and resides in. '. The planet ruling the dasha is the most important point triggered by the transiting planets. 6. The transiting planets must be looked at from the $oonAs chart. # find these transits can be more revealing. #n #ndia the transits from the $oon are relied on more. )ome say the transits from the rashi are in effect more from ages ,F*, and the transits from the $oon are more relative from ages *,F6, and the transits from the )un are more operative from age 6, on. MAt the initial start of a maha dasha the planet ruling that dasha should be noted as to its transiting placement. This house and position will influence the entire maha dasha. )adi )ati The transit of )aturn over the natal $oon is the )adi )ati. #t is of a ; G year duration. #t comes into effect as )aturn enters the signLhouse before the natal $oon (: G years) and while in the same signLhouse of the $oon (: G years) and in the signLhouse after the $oon (: G years).J; G years. #t is a time of loss of protection depression delays and difficulty. #t is considered one of the most difficult times in a life. This depends entirely on the houses involved and how the $oon and )aturn is placed in the chart. #t recurs after a cycle of *, years. A ma4imum of * cycles may occur for a person. ?ivisional 9harts the /argas /argas are the divisions of the *, degree segments of a sign. Each varga or divisional chart gives a more detailed look magnifying specific areas in a personAs life. They are used to view only one aspect of life. They are very sensitive to time if the birth time is incorrect by minutes it can give the wrong chart. # am leery to use them unless # know the birth time is correct. Df course some astrologers use them to rectify a birth time. There are +6 divisional charts. $ost astrologers use only certain ones. They can fineFtune your analysis. #f you what more specific information about your career you would use the career chart (dashamsha chart) but you must not read any other issue other than career into it. The divisional chart that is by far the most important is the navamsha chart. #t will reveal the deeper truth of an individual. #t is the spiritual essence of a person. The real clues as to the outcome of a personAs life is in the navamsha. The maha dasha ruler and bhukti ruler must always be reviewed in the navamsha for it will reveal more information to the outcome and indicates the inner 8uality of their cycles. The houses they tenet will tell the areas of life that will be the driving inner force of that period. Transits are not applicable to the divisional charts because they must be converted to their divisions before they can be made reference to. Generally they are not used in this way.

1ashi The 1ashi chart (?F+) is the *, degrees of a sign divided by one. This is the whole person and contains within it everything past present and future. The divisional charts are all derived from this one chart. 3or the most part the strength of the planets can be analyBed by the signs they go to in the divisional charts. Esually there will be a planet that consistently goes to strong placements in the ma.ority of the vargas. This will indicate this planet gives good results. The vargas must always be used in relationship to the rashi for they are derived from the rashi. !ora 9hart The !ora chart (?F:) divides the *, degrees by +' two divisions each. This division divides the chart into $ale ()un) and 3emale ($oon) energies. This chart is to assess the wealth of the individual. #t is a closer look at the :nd house. #f most of the planets are in the )unAs hora (5eo) they have to work a harder for wealth. $ore planets in the $oonAs hora (9ancer) will not have to strive so hard for wealth. ?rekkana 9hart The drekkana chart (?F*) divides the *, degree sign into * parts each +, degrees. The signs remain in the same element. The first +, degrees will be the sign ruled by the planet the second +, degrees will be in the sign of the same element that follows ne4t in the Bodiac or ' signs away the last +, degrees will be in the last sign of the same element or ( signs away. 3or e4ample if /enus is ++ degrees of )corpio in the rashi the +st +, degrees will be )corpio (water) the :nd +, degrees will be 0isces (water) and the last +, degrees will be 9ancer (water). /enus is in 0isces in the drekkana chart. The drekkana chart is used to fine tune issues of the *rd house. This chart will take a closer look at siblings courage energy and life force. $ars is the most important planet in this chart. 9harturtamsha 9hart The charturtamsha chart (?F%) divides the *, degree sign into % parts each ;.*, degrees. These % divisions are all in the same 8ualities (cardinal fi4ed mutable) starting with the sign the planet is in for the +st ;.*, degrees. A planet in 9ancer in the rashi divides the +st ;.*, degrees will be in 9ancer the :nd ;.*, degrees will be in 5ibra the *rd ;.*, degrees is in 9apricorn and the last ;.*, degrees of this sign is Aries. 3or e4ample if $ars is +: degrees of 9ancer it will be in 5ibra. The charturtamsha is used to fine tune issues of the %th house. This chart reveals happiness real estate home mother and any fi4ed assets. Trimshamsha 9hart The trimshamsha chart (?F6) divides the *, degree sign into ' parts each 6 degrees. The planets are calculated by the odd numbered signs the first ' degrees are ruled by $ars (Aries) the ne4t by )aturn (A8uarius) & degrees by "upiter ()agittarius) the ne4t ; degrees by $ercury (/irgo) and the last ' degrees are ruled by /enus (Taurus). #n even signs this reversed starting with /enus the +st 'degrees. The trimshamamsha chart is used to fine tune the 6th house. #t indicates accidents health obstacles and enemies. The )un $oon 1ahu and @etu are not taken into account here. )aturn will indicate the biggest challenges. )aptamsha 9hart The saptamsha chart (?F;) divides the *, degree sign into ; parts each %.+; degrees. The divisions are divided up by if the sign is odd numbered then rulership starts with that sign. #f the sign starts with an even numbered sign the rulership starts with the riling planet of the opposite sign. The saptamsha chart pin points issues with children creativity and intelligence. "upiter is the planet to note in this chart. 2avamsha 9hart The navamsha chart (?F() divides the *, degree sign into ( parts each *.:, degrees. This is the most important divisional chart of all. /edic astrologers automatically compare this chart to the rashi to determine the results of a personAs life. To calculate the navamsha of a planet the +st *.:, of a sign starts with the 8uality (cardinal fi4ed mutable) of the element the planet is in then the following divisions countinue to the following signs in the Bodiac regardless of 8uality or element. 3or e4ample if /enus is +, degrees of )corpio in the rashi the first navamsha is 9ancer the :nd navamsha is 5eo the *rd navamsha is /irgo the %th navamsha is 5ibra the 'th navamsha is )corpio the 6th navamsha is )agittarius the ;th navamsha is 9apricorn the &th

navamsha is A8uarius and the (th navamsha is 0isces. /enus falls in the %th navamsha of 5ibra here. The navamsha chart is called the fruit of the tree. This means it reveals the outcome of a personAs life. #f they will manifest the potential promised in the rashi chart. This is the issues of the ninth house the house of luck fortune and spiritual pursuits. #t will reveal your future life. We seem to become our navamsha chart as we grow older. )ome refer it to the spouse who is the mirror of yourself. #f a planet is in the same sign in both the rashi and the navansha it is vargottoma. This means it gains strength and is a more powerful planet in the rashi. ?ashamsha 9hart The dashamsha chart (?F+,) divides the *, degree sign into +, divisions each * degrees. The odd number signs begin with the sign being divided the signs following are in their natural order. The even numbered signs begin with that the ruler of the sign then for each ne4t division skip ( signs further around the Bodiac. The dashamsha chart is referred to as the career chart for it focuses on the +,th house. #t can reveal what type of career should be aspired to and what the social standing status and ambitions are. #t can indicate fame in this area as well. The planet that rules the +,th house in the rashi chart will be the most important planet to be analyBed in the dashamsha chart. This will give important clues as to what career an individual should pursue. The )un in this chart is an important consideration as well as the ruler of the ascendant of the rashi chart further noted in the dashamsha chart will give the indications for the career the individual is destined for and their successes within the career. ?wadashamsha 9hart The dwadashamsha chart (?F+:) divides the *, degree sign into +: parts each :.*, degrees. #t starts with the ruling sign and continues through the +: signs of the Bodiac in their natural order. This chart gives the deeper essence of the +:th house. 3rom this chart the details of the past incarnation can be assessed and what karmas are to be worked on in this lifetime. This is the chart for the parents for we choose them to e4perience certain karmas before this incarnation. We never escape the imprint of our parents or early conditioning for this develops coping and learning skills for our future. #t can reveal talents or gifts brought from past lives as well as fears or difficulties. The most important planet to be assessed here is the )un because the )un is our soul essence spirit and the ego which must be overcome. MThe ne4t divisions are less fre8uently used for their division are very small and accuracy is 8uestionable and they have more to do with areas not as concrete or easily understood. )hodhashamsha 9hart The shodhashamsha chart (?F+6) divides the *, degree sign into +6 parts each +.':A*,C. This chart focuses on %th house matters especially the means of transport. # use this chart to determine when someone will buy a car. #t can be used to assess any fi4ed assest. /imshamsha 9hart The vimshamsha chart (?F:,) divides the *, degree sign into :, parts each +.*,. This chart reveals the spirituality and progress possible in this lifetime. 9harturvimshamsha or )iddhamsha 9hart The 9harturvimshamsha chart (?F:%) is the :%th division of the sign each +.+' parts. #t is a deeper look at the dwadashamsha chart revealing a much closer look at spiritual capabilities in this lifetime and ability to overcome the karmas of the previous lives. )aptvimshamsha 9hart The )aptvimshamsha chart (?F:;) is the :;th division of the sign +.6 each. #n the same way the :; nakshatras divide the Bodiac this calculation divides a sign the same way. 5ike the nakshatras it emphasiBes the personality and the strengths and weaknesses of character. @havedamsha 9hart The @havedamsha chart (?F%,) is the %,th division of a sign ,.%' each. #t reveals the overall 8uality of life. Akshavedamsha 9hart The Akshavedamsha chart (?F%') is the %'th division of a sign ,.%, each. #t is like the rashi chart e4acting the degrees of the planetary placements. )hastiamsha 9hart

The shastiamsha chart (?F6,) is the 6,th division of a sign ,.*, each. This chart is used to differentiate between twins. #t is also used in electional (muhurta) astrology in #ndia.