The Rule of Origin: Ascertaining the Correctness of Birth Time

Dr. Andrew Dutta

Introduction
Even though there are a number of birth time rectification techniques available in the
astrological literature, there is no method or technique available to us as of today that can
guarantee us the accuracy of the reported or rectified birth time. In other words, we still do
not have any technique, system or method available to us with the help of which we can
assure ourselves that the birth time that we have received from our clients, friends or relatives
is indeed correct beyond doubt. Neither do we have any means to ascertain that after the
laborious exercise of birth time rectification the time that we have arrived at is fully correct or
not.
In Dutta (2008), I have provided a very novel, accurate and practically effective
technique of birth time rectification. Many professional astrologers have given me their
valued feedback about the efficacy of my method of birth time rectification. However, in this
article instead of writing on my technique of birth time rectification I will rather elaborate on
my Rule of Origin and its basic applicability with the help of a few AA rated birth charts.
The Rule of Origin is a technique devised by me which helps you to know exactly whether
the reported birth time or the rectified birth time is truly correct or not. Detailed elaborations
are found in Dutta (2008).
The Rule of Origin
Elaborate description and numerous examples have been provided on Rule of Origin
in Dutta (2008). The Rule of Origin is a technique that is based on Krishnamurti Paddhati
(KP) though with certain modifications this technique can be used for ascertaining
correctness birth time in Vedic astrology. In this article I restrict myself to KP only and show
how my Rule of Origin is applicable to birth charts that are based on Krishnamurti Paddhati.
The logic and rationale behind my Rule of Origin is found in the ancient texts of
astrology. According to the classical tenets of astrology, the birth of a native happens due to
his past Karma, Purva Punya (good deeds in past life) and the father (who is the giver of the
Beeja). The mother is only a bearer of the child (Kshetra) but the seed of life comes from the
father. Thus, the 9th house of a birth chart shows the origin of the native. So, if the given or
the rectified birth time is truly correct, then the Ascendant/Lagna must be linked with
the 9th cusp.
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In my Rule of Origin, the original/rectified birth time is considered to be indeed

correct, if the following are observed:
1. The original/rectified Lagna Starlord connected with the 9th cusp directly.
2. The original/rectified Lagna sublord is connected with the 9th cusp directly
3. The original/rectified lagna starlord or sublord is connected with the 9th cusp
indirectly.
This therefore, means that if the lagna cusp star lord or sub lord is linked with the 9th
cusp sub lord or star lord respectively either directly or linked indirectly (through a third
planet) then the birth time is fully correct. For in depth illustrations and examples see Dutta
(2008).
Case Studies
I now provide a few case studies to illustrate the utility of my Rule of Origin
technique through a few AA rated birth charts obtained from Astrodatabank. AA rated birth
charts mean that the birth time mentioned in these birth charts have been certified as accurate
and authentic. Moreover, various astrologers have rectified the birth time of these charts at
different points of time and have arrived at the same final birth time. In simple words, AA
rated birth charts provide authentic, reliable and validated data.
Chart 1 belongs to famous actor Marlon Brando born on 3rd April 1924 at 11:00 pm
in 41N15(G), 95W56. The cuspal and planetary chart at the noted birth time is provided
below.

Observe how in the cuspal and planetary charts we find that the reported birth time of
Marlon Brando is indeed correct.
1. Lagna cusp sign lord Mars and 9th cusp sign lord Moon are related to each
other through a third planet Venus since Venus is sublord of Moon and
starlord of Mars.
2. Lagna starlord Saturn is not connected with 9th cusp starlord Mercury and/or
sub lord Venus. But Lagna sub lord Moon is connected with 9th star lord
Mercury. This is because Moon is in star of Mercury.
3. Though this is enough evidence for Rule of Origin, we can still go on to find
out that the Lagna cusp sublord Moon is directly connected with 9th cusp sub
lord Venus because Moon is in sub of Venus.
4. Those who consider themselves to be advanced learners of KP and swear by
sub-sub lords can also find that the Lagna sub-sub lord Mars is connected with
the 9th sublord Venus.
Chart 2 belongs to famous American futurist author Michael Crichton born on 23rd
October 1942 at 11:55 pm in 41N52(G) and 87W39. The cuspal and planetary chart at the
noted birth time is provided below.

Observe how my Rule of Origin is satisfied in the AA rated birth chart of Crichton
proving beyond doubt that the reported birth time is fully accurate.
1. Lagna cusp sign lord Moon and 9th cusp sign lord Saturnare connected with
each other since Saturn is in star of Moon. So, the Lagna sign Cancer is
correct.
2. Lagna star lord Saturn is connected with 9th cusp sub lord Mercury as Mercury
is the sub lord of Saturn. This proves that the reported birth time is totally
correct though we can go on further.
3. Lagna sublord Sun is connected with the 9th star lord Jupiter through a third
planet Rahu. This is a double proof that the birth time is correct.
4. Even at the level of sub-sub we find that the Lagna sub-sub lord Venus is
connected with 9th sub lord Mercury directly.

Chart 3 belongs to the world famous scientist Albert Einstein born on 14th March
1879 at 11:30 am in 48N24 (G) and 10E00. The cuspal and planetary chart at the noted birth
time is provided below.

Here also we find compelling evidence that the birth time of Einstein as reported to us
is absolutely accurate. Once again it proves to us that my Rule of Origin helps to ascertain
beyond doubt whether a reported (as well as a rectified) birth time is truly correct or not. As
we can see below:
1. Lagna cusp sign lord Mercury and 9th cusp sign lord Saturn are related with
each other directly indicating that the Lagna of Einstein, Gemini, is correct.
2. Lagna star lord Rahu and Lagna sub lord Mars have juxtaposed themselves in
the 9th cusp indicating that the birth time is correct beyond doubt
3. At the sub-sub level, the connection between Lagna sub-sub lord Jupiter and
9th cusp sub lord Rahu is evident through Sun.
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Chart 4 belongs to former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan born on 01st
November 1973 at 4:05 am in 12N46 (G) and 74E 52. The cuspal and planetary position
charts are provided below to find whether the reported birth time is correct or not according
to my Rule of Origin.

It is easy to observe how with the help of my Rule of Origin we can find the uncanny
connection at the level of Lagna cusp star and sub lords with that of 9th cusp star and
sublords. They are all Moon. Even the Lagna sub-sub lord Rahu is connected with 9th sub
lord Moon and 9th sub-sub lord Saturn.
Chart 5 belongs to the famous CEO of GE, Jack Welch who showed the entire world
how a conglomerate can be effectively managed. He is also the author of the international
management bestseller Jack- Straight from the Gut. He is born on 19th November 1935 at
10:30 am in 42N31 (G) and 70W55. The planetary and cuspal charts are given below.

My Rule of Origin once again illuminates us by providing evidence that Welchs

reported birth time is fully accurate.
1. His Lagna cusp sign lord Jupiter is connected to 9th cusp sign lord Mercury
through Saturn. So, his Lagna is correct as Sagittarius.
2. Lagna star lord Venus and 9th cusp sublord Mercury is also indirectly
connected indicating that his birth time is fully accurate.
3. For those who are ambitious, the Lagna sub-sub lord Venus and 9th cusp
sublord Mercury are also indirectly related to indicate that the birth time is
correct upto the nearest second.
Conclusion
It is therefore, clear how the new verification technique, my Rule of Origin, can help
the users of KP based astrological analysis of natal horoscopes by indicating whether a birth
time is correct or not. Rule of Origin is applicable in all KP birth charts based on Placidus
House Division. It is also applicable for birth charts based on Vedic astrology but I will write
about it in some later article.
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I would like to conclude this article by urging all readers to look up their own charts
and seek the connection between 1st cusp and the 9th cusp and find out for themselves whether
their birth time is truly correct or not. They can also find out the correctness of the reported
birth time of their clients, friends and relatives by using my Rule of Origin technique. I can
assure that they will come to know the truth about birth time.
References:
1. Benham, Dr. W. G, (1901) The Laws of Scientific Hand Reading: A Practical Treatise
on the Art commonly called as Palmistry. G. P. Putnam and Sons, NY.
2. Dutta, Dr. Andrew, (2007) Birth Time Rectification through KP Astrology. Express
Star Teller, June 2007, Chennai, India.
3. Dutta, Dr. Andrew, (2008) Astrology Home Video Course on Birth Time Rectification
through Krishnamurti Paddhati. Bhagya Ratna Gems and Jewellery and Mrs. M.
Dutta, Kolkata, India. 9866620483.