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Vedic Astrology
Astrology sees mankind as being not only influenced by hereditary factors and
the environment, but also by the state of our solar system at the moment of
birth. The planets are regarded as basic life-forces, the tools we live by as well
as the basis of our very substance. These planetary forces take on different
forms, depending on their zodiacal position and on the way they relate to one
another. The aspects formed between the planets describe these
relationships, the positions of the planets in relation to the place of birth tell us
of their expression in the spheres of life depicted by the astrological houses.
By interpreting the roles of these players (the planets) and their qualities (the
elements, signs and houses) and creating a synthesis, astrology is able to
present a complete and comprehensive picture of the person and his
potential, based on the natal horoscope.
Astrology is without doubt the original science, the oldest of the sysytems of
knowledge devised by human beings.It is the science of fate/destiny used for
understanding events happening on earth.
Astrology is not only the foremost of the outer sciences which deal with the
nature of the physical universe, it is one of the most important of the inner or
spiritual sciences which deal with the mind and soul.
Branches of Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology (Jyotisha) has three main branches:

Siddhanta (Astronomy)
Samhita (Mundane astrology)
Hora (Predictive astrology)

Astrology as science
It is true that Astrological Science in all its implications extends into deep and
far-reaching metaphysical and philosophical domains, but after all what
Science does not? The mathematical concepts of Einstein, Eddinton and
others have already crossed the border from the domains of fixed form, and
materialistic limitation into so-called fourth dimensional territories.Why should
scientists, therefore, scoff at the implications contained in Astrology?
They seem to have forgotten or at least have decided to completely ignore the
fact that most of the so- called exact knowledge now in their possession,
which concerns the actual movements of the stars, planets and other
heavenly bodies, is a legacy handed down to them by the ancient star
scientists, the Astrologers. They have arbitrarily accepted part of this
knowledge, and just as arbitrarily decided to discard the rest without any
investigation whatever.
For Astrology, while embracing all the other Sciences was divided by the
ancient Scientists into two main sections:
(1) That which dealt with the observation and recording of the relative
positions and motions of the celestial bodies in time.

(2) That which dealt with the observation and recording of the
correspondences between these positions and:
(a) Natural phenomena occuring on the earth, such as weather, tides, earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions , growth and evolution of plant and animal
life.
(b) Human physical Phenomena, such as childbirth, death, menstruation of
the female, illness, disease, accident.
(c) Human psychological phenomena, such as love, hate, envy, jealousy, the
sex urge, avarice, greed, and th e physical actions resulting from these
emotional states, such as mating, murder, robbery, plunder, rape, combats
and wars.
Of these two divisions of Astrological scientific research, that which dealt with
the mere observance of th e relative motions of the celestial bodies,
(Astronomy), was considered as incidental. .It was a step-the first step-toward
the acquisition of the real knowledge -the only knowledge which really
mattered-the knowledge of Man, his origin and his destiny.
This first division-Astronomy is recognized today as a science, because
modern scientists with the aid of modern mechanical devices, continued and
extended the observations of the ancient star scientists. The second division
is not so recognized simply because on account of rank prejudice and
skepticism. it has been ignored almost completely by present day scientists

who have made no attempt whatever to study it and rationalize it. And yet
there is no logical reason for this. Certainly there are a few welI known facts
occurring in nature and faIling within the scope of the second division of
Astrological knowledge, which would seem to indicate that further
investigations along this path would confirm the other findings of the ancient
scientists.
Of these natural facts there are three which are outstanding:
(l) There does exist a correspondence between the phases of the Moon and
the Tides. (Natural phenomenon).
(2) There does exist a correspondence between the phases of the Moon and
the Menstrual periods of the Female . (Human physical phenomenon).
(3) There does exist a correspondence between the periods of the Full Moon
and New Moon and the intensity of emotional disturbance among the Insane.
(Human psychological phenomenon).
One of these facts happens to fall within the scope of each of the three
subdivisions of the second section of Astrology indicated above. If these
correspondence are true of the Moon is it not rather presumptious to discard
as old wives' tales, the rules set down by the ancient Astrologers concerning
the corres pondences, which after many years of observation, they found to
exist between the relative positions of the other planets and stars and the
thoughts and actions of normal men and women? After all, these observations
and records were made by the same Astrologers, who firstcatalogued all the

Fixed Stars, who tabulated the distances and relative positions of the planets,
their orbits, and their periods of revolution, and who calculated with
astonishing precision, the cycle of the equinoxes. Surely these men were
intellectual giants, and their deductions at least merit investigation.
Astrology, as a matter of fact, is the knowledge derived from the observation
and study of the celes tial bodies-of which our earth is one-in order to
determine all possible relationships or correspondences which may exist
between them and this earth on which we have our being. Such observation
surely should not confine itself to mere mathematical measurements and
calculations of time, space, volume and mass but should concern itself also
with all other relationships which might conceivably exist. To simply dismiss as
impossible any suggestion of correspondence between these time-space
measurements and the events which occur on this Earth or else-where is to
wilfully close the path to an interesting and exciting scientific adventure.

Importance of astrology
Astrology is the language of the stars. it is in fact the Universal
language.
Astrology is basically a science of time. Every moment in time has a certain
quality attached to it. By being born at a particular moment in time under the
heavens we imbibe this quality. The personal horoscope is just a simplified
map of the heavens at the moment we are born. It is in turn a guide map for
our journey through time on the planet known as earth.

Astrology does not pronounce any judgement. Just like nature, it has no good
or bad. It just reveals what was, what is, and what can be.
Astrology is not about depending on fate as a lot of people purport it to be. In
fact, it puts more emphasis on karma than fate. Today's 'karma' is tomorrow's
'fate'.
Astrology is the science of 'light' and lights the path known as life. It is finally
up to us to traverse the path once it has been lighted. Astrology is amazingly
accurate ... it can work accurately even on a daily or hourly basis if required.
Astrology is not only the foremost of the outer sciences which deal with the
nature of the physical universe, it is one of the most important of the inner or
spiritual sciences which deal with the mind and soul.

Basic concept of astrology

The Science of Astrology is concerned with the observations of the positions
of certain bodies and certain points in the heavens in relation to the earth and
with the correspondences between these relative positions and the events
which occur on the Earth. That such correspondences do exist is
unquestionable. Modern scientific experiments and observation could easily
verify this and confirm the findings of the ancient scientists. It does not
necessarily follow that the planets and the stars themselves affect or cause
such events. It is sufficient to note that certain positions or groupings of the

stars or planets in relation to the earth actually do correspond to certain types

of events which occur on the earth.
To make the necessary observations and to translate these observations into
terms of correspondence with events occurring on the Earth, both physical
and psychological, Hindu Astrologers evolved a rational procedure which is
based on five main factors: 1. The Zodiac fixed background to which all
heavenly bodies are referred. This background is divided into twelve equal
parts. (See Figure I). 2. The Asterisms-Subdivisions of the Fixed Background
or Zodiac into smaller sections marked by the Fixed Stars. (See Figure 2.) 3.
The Solar System-The Sun, the Moon and the planets which, like the Earth,
comprise our own Solar system. The motions of these bodies from point to
point within the Fixed Background and in relation to the Earth. 4. The HousesImaginary space divisions, radiating out vertically from any particular point on
the Earth's surface, and marking out divisions of space, traversed by this point
during each twenty-four hours, as the Earth revolves on its own axis. 5. TimeAny given moment at which an event occurs.

THE ZODIAC
In order to determine these positions and groupings accurately, Astrologers
use a fixed background or plane of reference called the Zodiac.The Zodiacal
Circle is in the same plane as the Ecliptic which is the approximate path of the
Earth and Planets in their motion around the Sun. The Zodiac, therefore, is
merely the Ecliptic extended limitlessly into space.

These twelve equal sections or divisions of the Zodiac are called the
Signs of the Zodiac and are named and numbered as follows:
1. Aries 2. Taurus 3. Gemini 4. Cancer 5. Leo 6. Virgo 7. Libra 8. Scorpio 9.
Sagittarius 10. Capricorn 11. Aquarius 12. Pisces
Vedic Terminology :
1. Mesha 2. Vrishabha 3. Mithuna 4. Karka 5. Sinha 6. Kanya 7. Tula 8.
Vrischika 9. Dhanu 10. Makara 11. Kumbha 12. Mina

THE ASTERISMS or NAKSHTRA

It was observed by the ancient Astronomers that many changes occurred
within the 30 degree zones mapped out by the Zodiac. It was therefore, found
necessary to subdivide each of the twelve sections or Signs of the Zodiac.
Using the belt of Fixed Stars which encircle the Earth at the Equator as
markers, they divided the Zodiacal Background into 27 sections, the boundary
of each being marked by a particular Fixed Star, located close to the Zodiacal
belt. These sections are known as the Asterisms or Nakshatras.
They begin at the same point in the Constellation Aries which marks the
beginning of the Zodiac,. and since each extends over an arc of 13 deg-20',
there are therefore twenty-seven of them in the complete circle of 360
degrees.

PLANETS

The Zodiac and the Asterisms form the fixed background to which all the
variables or moving points used in Astrology are referred. A sort of backdrop,
in front of which the drama of our solar system is played.
According to Vedic Astrology, the planets are relay stations for the reception
and transmission of stellar energies. In Vedic Astrology, the seven major or
visible planets are normally listed in order of the days they rule: Sun, Mars,
Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday and Satutday.

Order of Navagraha(Nine Planets)

Of the planets, the Sun and the Moon, as the two luminaries are most
important. Next in importance are Mars, Jupiter and Saturn as the major
planets beyond the orbit of the earth. Then come Venus and Mercury as the
major planets within the orbit of Earth and therefore always close to the Sun.
The Lunar nodes, norh and south, called Rahu and Ketu, regarded as
shadowy or secondary planets, are of yet less imporatance. After them in
significance we can place the distant planets of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

Navagraha and the Qualities of Nature

The planets are generally given the three qualities as follows:
QUALITIES

PLANETS

Sattva

Sun, Moon and Jupiter

Rajas

Mercury and Venus

Tamas

Mars and Saturn (also Rahu and Ketu)

Elements of the Navagraha(Planets)

The traditional association of elements and planets in Vedic Astrilogy
are as follows:
ELEMENTS

PLANETS

Space

Jupiter

Air

Saturn and Rahu

Fire

Sun, Mars and Ketu

Water

Moon and Venus

Earth

Mercury

Navagraha(Planetary) Natures - Benefic and

Malefic
NATURE

PLANETS

Greater Benefic

Jupiter

Lesser Benefic

Venus

Genaral Benefic

Moon and Mercury

Greater Malefic

Saturn and Rahu

Lesser Malefic

Mars and Ketu

General Malefic

Sun

Complete Astrological Significance of

Navagraha(Nine Planets)
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Budh(Mercury) Mantra Information

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Complete Vedic Mantra of Navagraha(Nine

Planets)
Surya(Sun) Mantra

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Chandra(Moon) Mantra

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Mangal(Mars) Mantra

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Budh(Mercury) Mantra

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Guru(Jupiter) Mantra

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Shukra(Venus) Mantra

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Shani(Saturn) Mantra

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Rahu Mantra

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Ketu Mantra

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Sun(Surya)

Friends
Moon, Mars, Jupiter
Enemies
Saruen, Venus
Neutral
Mercury
Lord of
Leo
Mooltrikona
Leo 0-20
Exaltation
Aries 10

Debilitation
None
Kalas/kiranas
30/20
Sex
Male
Direction
East
Lucky stone
Ruby, Garnet
Lucky colours
Orange, saffron, light red

Deity
Siva, Fire, Rudra, Lord Narayana, Sachidanand

Articles of donation
Wheat, copper, ruby, rur, red cloth or flowers, sandal wood, khandsari, saffron(
On Sunday at Sunrise.)

Appearance
Honey colored eyes, square in shape, short hair, hyper irritability, weak
eyesight, well proportionate body

Humor & part of the Body

Bile, wind, bones, knees, navel

Ailments
Heart disease, bone fracture, migraine, jaundice, fever, burns, cuts, wounds,
gonorrhea, poisoning, skin diseases, leprosy, bilious constitution, weak eye
sight, stomach

Represents
Soul, ego, atma, vitality, strength, doctoring, capacity, dhatus

Prominent Qualities
Political, royal, aristocratic planet, a natural atamkarka. Barren, a sources of
life, heat and energy, quadruped

Moon (Chandra)

Friends
Sun and Mercury
Enemies
None
Neutral
Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus
Lord of
Cancer
Mooltrikona
Taurus 30-30
Exaltation
Taurus 30
Debilitation
None

Kalas/kiranas
16/8
Sex
Female
Direction
North West
Lucky stone
Pearl, Moon stone
Lucky colours
White, silver hue

Deity
Durga, Parvati

Articles of donation
Rice, milk, silver, pearl, curd, misri, white cloth flowers or sandal wood. ( On
Monday evening)

Appearance
Circular shape, pleasing eyes, witty, oversexed, unsteady mentally

Humor & part of the Body

Blood, flesh, cheeks, breast, calves, left eye of male & right of female

Ailments
Heart, lungs, asthama, diarrohea, dysentry, kidneys, diabetes, jaundice,
mensural disorders, skin disease, anaemia, nervous, T.B, itches, indigestion,
fear from horned animals and water, cough, fever, boils, etc

Represents
Mind, heart, mana, moola

Prominent Qualities
Wavering, it gives strength to bear child, a crawling insect

Mars(Mangal)

Friends
Sun, Moon, Jupiter
Enemies
Mercury
Neutral
Saturn, Venus
Lord of
Aries, Scorpio
Mooltrikona
Aries 00-120
Exaltation
Capricorn 280
Debilitation
None

Kalas/kiranas
6/10
Sex
Male
Direction
South
Lucky stone
Red coral, Garnet
Lucky colours
Deep red

Deity
Ganapati, Hanuman, Subramanya, Shanmukha Kartikeya

Articles of donation
Copper, wheat, ghee, red cloth, flower, sandal wood, dal masoor.(On Tuesday,
within 48 min. before Sunset.)

Appearance
Medium built and height, irasible, lean, cruel, fickle minded

Humor & part of the Body

Bile hands, eyes, rectum, blood

Ailments
Cuts, wound, soar eyes, boils, burns, B.P., piles, tumoures, jaundice,
fractures, oozing blood, itches

Represents
Stamina, dhatus

Prominent Qualities
A martial planet, barren, dictatorship, planet of action and expansion

Mercury(Budh)

Friends
Sun, Venus
Enemies
Moon
Neutral
Saturn, Mars, Jupiter
Lord of
Gemini, Virgo
Mooltrikona
Virgo 150-200
Exaltation
Virgo 150
Debilitation
None

Kalas/kiranas
8/10
Sex
Male eunuch
Direction
North
Lucky stone
Emerald, Onyx
Lucky colours
Green, brown, pastel shades

Deity
Vishnu, Lord Narayana

Articles of donation
Ivory, sugar, green cloth, flower, moong, camphor, turpentine oil. (On
Wednesday within 2 hrs. before Sunset)

Appearance
Well built large body, polite talk, taste of wit and humour

Humor & part of the Body

Bile, wind, thighs, skin, nervous system

Ailments
Disorders in brains and vocal organs, mental disease, nervous break-down,
typhoid, itches, fever, vertigo, disease of eyes, neck, nose, fractures,
stammering, white leprosy

Represents
Intellect, speech, reasoning, wit

Prominent Qualities
Vidya karaka, bandhu karaka, jnana karaka

Jupiter(Guru)

Friends
Sun, Moon, Mars
Enemies
Mercury, Venus
Neutral
Saturn
Lord of
Sagittarius, Pisces
Mooltrikona
Sagittarius 00-100
Exaltation
Cancer 50
Debilitation
None

Kalas/kiranas
10/12
Sex
Male
Direction
North-East
Lucky stone
Yellow sapphire, Golden topaz
Lucky colours
Yellow shades, lemon, light blue

Deity
Indra, Shiva, Bramha, Lord Narayana

Articles of donation
Gold, topaz, ruby, gram dal, salt, turmeric, gur, brown sugar, laddoos.( On
Thursday evening)

Appearance
Obese, fair complexion, stout body

Humor & part of the Body

kidneys, liver, lungs, thighs, fat, brain, knee, tongue, ears

Ailments
Diabetes, jaundice, vertigo, body pains, mental upsets, disease of ear, fever,
Lungs, naval problems, dropsy, adrenals

Represents
Wisdom, knowledge, happiness, jeeva

Prominent Qualities
a spiritual, philosophical planet of expansion and dignity, gives spiritual and
wisdom.An idealistic planet, biped

Venus(Shukra)

Friends
Saturn, Mercury
Enemies
Sun, Moon
Neutral
Mars, Jupiter
Lord of
Taurus, Libra
Mooltrikona
Libra 00-150
Exaltation
Libra 00-150
Debilitation
None

Kalas/kiranas
12/14
Sex
Female
Direction
South East
Lucky stone
Diamond, white coral/ziricon
Lucky colours
Pink shade, cream

Deity
Shachi, Indrani, Lakshmi

Articles of donation
Ghee, camphor, curd, silver, rice, sugar, white cloth flower or cow ( On Friday
at Sunrise.)

Appearance
Handsome body, pleasing appearance and eyes, curly hair, poetic, youthful
looks

Humor & part of the Body

Wind, eyes, genital organs, urine, semen

Ailments
Veneral disease, diabetes, kidney stone, swelling, white leprosy, small-pox,
disease of face and private parts

Represents
Sensual pleasure, erotic impulses, jeeva

Prominent Qualities
Poetical planet, of materialism, planet of pleasure of flesh and denotes
splendour, radiance, vitality, sports and games, art and culture

Saturn(Shani)

Friends
Mercury, Venus

Enemies
Sun, Moon, Mars
Neutral
Jupiter
Lord of
Capricon, Aquaries
Mooltrikona
Aquaries 10-200
Exaltation
Libra 200
Debilitation
None
Kalas/kiranas
1/16
Sex
Female eunuch
Direction
West
Lucky stone

Blue sapphire, amethyst

Lucky colours
Grey, navy blue, blackish

Deity
Bramha, Shiva

Articles of donation
Iron, black nails, cloth, flowers,mash dal, musk, black cow or horse.( At noon
on Saturday.)

Appearance
Tall lean body, yellowish eye, big teeth, lazy, sunken eyes, large teenth, large
and course nails

Humor & part of the Body

Wind, bile, head, neck, bones, teeth

Ailments
Diseasecaused by pollution, cancer, paralysis, loss of limbs, cuts, teeth
problems, tumours, acidity

Represents
Delays, obstructions, miseries, sorrows, democracy, moksha karaka

Prominent Qualities
Planet of logic, philosphy, impotency, stingy planet, cold icy planet, barren

Rahu

Friends
None
Enemies
None
Neutral

None
Lord of
None
Mooltrikona
None
Exaltation
None
Debilitation
None
Kalas/kiranas
None
Sex
Male
Direction
South West
Lucky stone
Gomed or onynx (sulemani)
Lucky colours
None

Deity
Mahashakti, Nagaraja

Articles of donation
sarso, mooli, blanket, til, lead, saffron, satnaja (mixed seven graains), coal
(On Thursday evening or Monday morning)

Appearance
Irasicble, fierce looking, tall stature, black complexion

Humor & part of the Body

Ailments
Disease of spleen & adrenals, fall from high places, intestinal disease,
insanity, debility

Represents
Prominent Qualities

Ketu

Friends
None
Enemies
None
Neutral
None
Lord of
None
Mooltrikona
None
Exaltation
None
Debilitation
None

Kalas/kiranas
None
Sex
Hermophrodite
Direction
North West
Lucky stone
Cat's eye, Lapuz lazulli
Lucky colours
None

Deity
Ganpati,Bhairav

Articles of donation
Til, gold, musk, blanket(black & white), sugar, satnaja, lead, saffron, part of
food to black-white dog(on Sunday morning)

Appearance
Tall stature, easily excitable

Humor & part of the Body

Blood, flesh, cheeks, breast, calves, left eye of male & right of female

Ailments
Enlargement of spleen, lung trouble, boils, cataract, hydrocele, fever, stomach
pain, pain in body, epidemics etc

Represents
Spirituality, the lord of sign where it is posited

Prominent Qualities
Mokaksha karka, mattial and spiritual planet

Sun(Surya) Mantra
Sun(Surya) Mantra For: Good Health.
No. of Jap and Frequency: 1 Mala daily.Chant Mantra infront of Sun(Surya) Yantra. Mantra to be
recited in the morning after getting fresh from daily routines.

Surya Dhyan Mantra ( )

Surya Gayatri Mantra ( )

Surya Puranokta Jap Mantra ( )

Ved Vyas Krit Surya Mantra ( )

Tantrokta Surya Mantra ( )

Moon (Chandra) Mantra

Moon(Chandra) Mantra For: Gain of knowledge.
No. of Jap and Frequency: 1 Mala daily.Chant Mantra infront of Moon(Chandra) Yantra. Mantra
to be recited in the morning after getting fresh from daily routines.

Chandra Dhyan Mantra ( )

Chandra Gayatri Mantra ( )

Chandra Puranokta Jap Mantra ( )

Ved Vyas Krit Chandra Mantra ( )

Tantrokta Chandra Mantra ( )

Mars(Mangal) Mantra
Mars(Mangal) Mantra For: Quick results.
No. of Jap and Frequency: 1 Mala daily.Chant Mantra infront of Mars(Mangal) Yantra. Mantra to
be recited in the morning after getting fresh from daily routines.

Mangal Dhyan Mantra ( )

Mangal Gayatri Mantra ( )

Mangal Puranokta Jap Mantra ( )

Ved Vyas Krit Mangal Mantra ( )

Tantrokta Mangal Mantra ( )

Mercury(Budh) Mantra
Mercury(Budh) Mantra For: Intelligence.
No. of Jap and Frequency: 1 Mala daily.Chant Mantra infront of Mercury(Budh) Yantra. Mantra
to be recited in the morning after getting fresh from daily routines.

Budh Dhyan Mantra ( )

Budh Gayatri Mantra ( )

Budh Puranokta Jap Mantra ( )

Ved Vyas Krit Budh Mantra ( )

Tantrokta Budh Mantra ( )

Jupiter(Guru) Mantra
Jupiter(Guru) Mantra For: Power and Authority.
No. of Jap and Frequency: 1 Mala daily.Chant Mantra infront of Jupiter(Guru) Yantra. Mantra to
be recited in the morning after getting fresh from daily routines.

Guru Dhyan Mantra ( )

Guru Gayatri Mantra ( )

Guru Puranokta Jap Mantra ( )

Ved Vyas Krit Guru Mantra ( )

Tantrokta Guru Mantra ( )

Venus(Shukra) Mantra
Venus(Shukra) Mantra For: Happy married life.
No. of Jap and Frequency: 1 Mala daily.Chant Mantra infront of Venus(Shukra) Yantra. Mantra
to be recited in the morning after getting fresh from daily routines.

Shukra Dhyan Mantra ( )

Shukra Gayatri Mantra ( )

Shukra Puranokta Jap Mantra ( )

Ved Vyas Krit Shukra Mantra ( )

Tantrokta Shukra Mantra ( )

Saturn(Shani) Mantra
Saturn(Shani) Mantra For: Getting benefit from foreign land.
No. of Jap and Frequency: 1 Mala daily.Chant Mantra infront of Saturn(Shani) Yantra. Mantra to
be recited in the morning after getting fresh from daily routines.

Shani Dhyan Mantra ( )

Shani Gayatri Mantra ( )

Shani Puranokta Jap Mantra ( )

Ved Vyas Krit Shani Mantra ( )

Tantrokta Shani Mantra ( )

Rahu Mantra
Rahu Mantra For: Getting benefit from foreign land.
No. of Jap and Frequency: 1 Mala daily.Chant Mantra infront of Rahu Yantra. Mantra to be
recited in the morning after getting fresh from daily routines.

Rahu Dhyan Mantra ( )

Rahu Gayatri Mantra ( )

Rahu Puranokta Jap Mantra ( )

Ved Vyas Krit Rahu Mantra ( )

Tantrokta Rahu Mantra ( )

Ketu Mantra
Ketu Mantra For: Success.
No. of Jap and Frequency: 1 Mala daily.Chant Mantra infront of Ketu Yantra. Mantra to be
recited in the morning after getting fresh from daily routines.

Ketu Dhyan Mantra ( )

Ketu Gayatri Mantra ( )

Ketu Puranokta Jap Mantra ( )

Ved Vyas Krit Ketu Mantra ( )

Tantrokta Ketu Mantra ( )

About Nakshatra
It was observed by the ancient Astronomers that many changes occurred
within the 30 degree zones mapped out by the Zodiac. It was therefore, found
necessary to subdivide each of the twelve sections or Signs of the Zodiac.
Using the belt of Fixed Stars which encircle the Earth at the Equator as
markers, they divided the Zodiacal Background into 27 sections, the boundary
of each being marked by a particular Fixed Star, located close to the Zodiacal
belt. These sections are known as the Asterisms or Nakshatras.
They begin at the same point in the Constellation Aries which marks the
beginning of the Zodiac,. and since each extends over an arc of 13deg-20',

there are therefore twenty-seven of them in the complete circle of 360

degrees.

NAKSHATRA | YONI | GAN | NADI

NAKSHTRA

YONI

GAN

NADI

Asvini

Ashva

Dev

Adya

Bharani

Gaja

Manushya

Madhya

Krittika

Mesh

Rakshash

Antya

Rohini

Sarp

Manushya

Antya

Mrigsira

Sarp

Dev

Madhya

Ardra

Shwan

Manushya

Adya

Punarvasu

Marjar

Dev

Adya

Pushya

Mesha

Dev

Madhya

Rakshash

Marjar

Rakshash

Antya

Magha

Mooshak

Rakshash

Antya

P. Phalguni

Mooshak

Manushya

Madhya

U. Phalguni

Gao

Manushya

Adya

Hasta

Mahishi

Dev

Adya

Chitra

Vyaghra

Rakshash

Madhya

Swati

Mahishi

Dev

Adya

Vishakha

Vyaghra

Rakshash

Antya

Anuradha

Mrig

Dev

Madhya

Jyestha

Mrig

Rakshash

Antya

Moola

Shwan

Rakshash

Adya

Purvasdha

Kapi

Manushya

Madhya

Uttaradhdha

Nukula

Manushya

Antya

Shravana

Kapi

Dev

Antya

Dhanishtha

Sinh

Rakshash

Madhya

Shatbhisha

Ashva

Rakshash

Adya

P. Bhadrapad

Ashva

Manushya

Adya

U. bhadrapad

Gao

Manushya

Adya

Revati

Gaja

Dev

Antya

The Zodiac, therefore, divides heavens into twelve equal sections of thirty
degrees each. The Asterisms, however, are sections or divisions of the
heavens of 13deg-20' each. But it was found that changes in conditions and
characteristics occurred even within these smaller boundaries and so each
Asterism is further subdivided into arcs of 3deg-20' or into quarter sections.

THE ZODIAC
In order to determine the positions and groupings of planets accurately,
Astrologers use a fixed background or plane of reference called the Zodiac.
The Zodiacal Circle is in the same plane as the Ecliptic which is the
approximate path of the Earth and Planets in their motion around the Sun.
The Zodiac, therefore, is merely the Ecliptic extended limitlessly into space.
These twelve equal sections or divisions of the Zodiac are called the Signs of
the

Zodiac names and numbered are as follows:

(l) Aries

(2) Taurus

(7) Libra

(3) Gemini

(8) Scorpio

(4) Cancer

(9) Sagittarius

(5) Leo

(10) Capricorn

(6) Virgo
(11) Aquarius

(12) Pisces
Vedic Terminology :
1. Mesha
Tula

2. Vrishabha

8. Vrischika

3. Mithuna

9. Dhanu

4. Karka

10. Makara

5. Sinha

11. Kumbha

6. Kanya
12. Meen

7.

Houses
There are twelve celestial houses in Astrology and a house is constituted with
30 degrees. They are derived from an equal division of the circle of
observation in to 12 parts. One-twelfth part of the circle of observation
constitutes an astrological house. In astronomy it is the vertical of the latitude
belonging to the place of the birth. The stars on the earth show the place of
birth.
The rising house is called ascendant and the others are known as angular,
succedent and cadent houses. The angles are four cardipoints in the
horoscope. The planets in the horoscopic chart are subservient to lagna, and
their original nature undergoes modifications depending upon the lagna.
1. The kendras(or Quadrants) : Houses 1,4, 7 and 10. These are highly
significant houses.
2. The panapharas(or Successant Houses) : Houses 2,5, 8 and 11.
3. The Apoklimas(or Cadent Houses) : Houses 3,6,9 and 12.
4. The Trikons(or Trines) : Houses 1,5 and 9. These are highly auspicious
and, along with the kendras, determine the health, wealth, status, dignity, rise
and virtue or a native. The lagna being both a kendra and a trikona, is the
most significant of all the houses.
5. The Upachayas : Houses 3,6, 10 and 11. These houses indicate struggle,
competition and material achievement.
6. The Trika Houses : houses 6,8 and 12. These are considered bad

houses(Duhsthanas). They indicate debt, disease, loss and misery.

7. The Ayu-sthanas(or houses of longevity) : Houses 8 and 3(8th from the
8th). They indicate the length of life and therefore, also the death.
8. The maraka-sthanas(or killer houses): houses 2 and 7.
9. The two halves of a horoscope.
a. Houses 1 to 7 indicate the invisible half and houses 7 to 1 indicate the
visible half of the horoscope.
b. Houses 10 to 4 indicate the eastern half and houses 4 to 10 indicate the
western half of the horoscope.

THE ASTERISMS or NAKSHTRA

It was observed by the ancient Astronomers that many changes occurred
within the 30 degree zones mapped out by the Zodiac. It was therefore, found
necessary to subdivide each of the twelve sections or Signs of the Zodiac.
Using the belt of Fixed Stars which encircle the Earth at the Equator as
markers, they divided the Zodiacal Background into 27 sections, the boundary
of each being marked by a particular Fixed Star, located close to the Zodiacal
belt. These sections are known as the Asterisms or Nakshatras.
They begin at the same point in the Constellation Aries which marks the
beginning of the Zodiac,. and since each extends over an arc of 13 deg-20',
there are therefore twenty-seven of them in the complete circle of 360
degrees.

PLANETS

The Zodiac and the Asterisms form the fixed background to which all the
variables or moving points used in Astrology are referred. A sort of backdrop,
in front of which the drama of our solar system is played.

Significance
The twelve houses of zodiac represent all the aspects of existence at the
terrestrial as well as individual level. The houses from the lagna to seventh
represent the right half of the body of the native(and the left half of the body of
his spouse). Those from the seventh to the lagna represent his left half and
the right half of his spouse.

First House
Body, fame, strength, character, courage, knowledge or lack of it, residence,
place of birth, dignity, honour, ancestry, livelihood, the present wisdom, wealth,
comforts and discomforts, self-respect, peace of mind, happiness and unhappiness, detachment, virtues and vices, health of parents.
In medical astrology : Body in general, limbs, complexion, marks or moles on
the body, sound and unsound health, skin texture, longevity, sleep, head,
brain, texture of hair, stamina.

Second House
Wealth, speech, physical enjoyments, trading in ornaments, pearls and
diamonds, buying or selling in general, accumulation of wealth, earning

through self-effort, acquisitions from father, truthfulness and falsehood,

inclinations, food, taste, clothes, eloquence, humility, steadiness of mind,
learning education, letters, anger, deceitfulness, family members, friends,
enemies, servants, close followers, self-control, death.
In medical astrology : Face, teeth, tongue, oral cavity, nose, nails, speech,
eyes(right eye).

Third House
Courage and valour, physical fitness, hobbies, talent, education, good
qualities, siblings, longevity of parents, tolerance, capability, quality and nature
of food, selfishness, sports, fights, refuge, trading, dreams. Sorrows, stability
of mind, neighborhood, near relations, friends, army, inheritance, ornaments,
cleverness, short journeys.
In medical astrology : Ears(right ear), neck, throat, shoulders, bones, upper
limbs, mental instability, physical growth, and longevity.

Fourth House
Near and dear ones, caste and ancestry, mother, relatives on mothers side,
lands and houses, agriculture, farming, gardens, orchards, installations,
buildings, parliament favours from the ruler, medicine, education, knowledge
of land and geography, hidden treasures, comforts and discomforts, courage,
faith, victory and defeat, perfumes, clothes, milk, digging, agricultural produce,
vehicles, possession of cattle, horses and elephants.
In medical astrology : Chest, lungs, heart, breast, potent, medicine.

Fifth House
Progeny, father, mental ability, learning, knowledge, scholarship, character,
conception, prosperity, acquisitions through wife, fascination (for women),
sharp, wisdom, discrimination and analytical skill, capability, devotion to gods,
means of earning, official seal, good or bad memory, speculation, humiliation,
authorship, shruti(Vedas), Smitri, knowledge of mantras, karmas of past lives.
In medical astrology : Heart, upper abdomen, liver, gall bladder, mind, mental
illness, problems related to pregnancy.

Sixth House
Enemies, oppositions, mental agitation, injuries, accident, disease, wounds
sustained in war, loans, debts, losses, disappointments, obstacles, poisions,
slanders, humiliation, cruelty, indulgence in prohibited acts, theft, quarrels,
imprisonment, maternal uncles, maternal aunt, step-mother, pets, cattle,
flavours of food, servants, subordinates, nuisances in general.
In medical astrology : Intestines, umbilical region, phlegmatic illness,
tuberculosis, eye disease, poisoning, accidents, operations.

Seventh House
Spouse, sex partner, marriage, adultery, lust or passion, nature or character of
spouse, sexual union, secret love affairs, journey, deviation from ones path,
partnership in business, overt enemies, quarrels, theft, loss of memory,
recovery of lost wealth, progress, attainment of status, grandfather, brothers

son death.
In medical astrology : Lower urinary tract, anal canal, semen, seminal vesicle,
urethra, prostrate, sexual act.

Eighth House
Marital Status of the woman, longevity, death, obstacle, disgrace, defeat,
discontinuity, suddenness, unexpectedness, misery, loss of memory, sin,
killing a living being, capital punishment, nature of death, place of death,
wickedness, fathers indebtedness, deviation from unexpected norms, frightful
place, difficult route, crevices, finding faults, humiliation, wifes wealth, sudden
unexpected gain, hidden talents, spiritual pursuits and attainments,
inheritance, son of the elder sister.
In medical astrology : External genitalia, incurable or chronic disease, loss of
limb, longevity, cause of death, severe mental anguish.

Ninth House
Virtuous deeds, pilgrimages, worship, religious inclination, devotional and
religious learning, karmas of the present birth, splendour, association with
virtuous, auspiciousness, the preceptor or guru, father, austerity, penance,
charity, kindness, wisdom, knowledge, devotion towards the preceptor,
spiritual initiation, mental quietude, fame and fortune, progeny, temples, vedic
rituals, long journeys, travel by sea.
In medical astrology : Hips, thighs, nourishment.

Tenth House
Profession, function, source of livelihood, governmental service, honour from
the king, business, status, wealth, political power, fame, progress, nature of
work, professional inclination, the treating physician, hidden treasure,
prescribed course, teaching capability, self-control, dominance, sacrificing
nature, proficiency, fathers wealth and well-being, foreign travel, financial
status, place of residence, performance of sacred and religious deeds.
In medical astrology : knee joint, knee cap.

Eleventh house
Gains of all the nature, income, acquisition, fulfillment of desires, nature of
earning, arrival, rewards, recognition, favours from ruler, special status,
proficiency, learning, ancestral property, fondness for the precious stones, lost
wealth, pursuit of pious and religious deeds, profits and returns, elder brother,
paternal uncle, longevity of the mother, material enjoyments.
In medical astrology : Legs, left ear, left upper limb, recovery from disease.

Twelth House
Expenditure, loss of wealth, spending money for prescribed or prohibited
pursuits, pleasures of the bed, bedroom, mental anguish, loss of sleep,
physical disease, wickedness, penury, loss or disease of a limb, loss of
authority, imprisonment, confinement in an enemys house, loss of spouse, exit
from world, emancipation, renunciation, distant travel, foreign land,

emigration, loss in travel, paternal property, spiritual learning, secret learning,

fear from overt and covert enemies.
In medical astrology : Sleep disorders, mental imbalance, hospitalisation, feet,
left eye, death.

The Vimshottari Dasha

The twenty seven nakshatras are divided into three groups of nine nakshatras
each. These are owned by nine planets. Each planet is allocated specific
number of years over which it operates.

Vimshottari dasha periods

S.No

Planet

Nakshatras

Dasha Period(years)

Sun

3,12, 21

Moon

4,13, 22

10

Mars

5,14, 23

Rahu

6,15,24

18

Jupiter

7,16,25

16

Saturn

8,17,26

19

Mercury

9,18,27

17

Ketu

1,10,19

Venus

2,11,20

20

Total number of years 120

Vargas or Subtle Divisions

It is easy to appreciate that any given sign remains on the horizon for an
average of two hours, plus or minus a few minutes. This means that all
persons born during that time will have a similar planetary disposition in their
charts. Also, a given sign rises on the horizon at approximately the same time
( with a difference of approx. 4 minutes) on the subsequent day also. It is
possible that the planetary disposition as well as the rising sign may remain
unaffected even if two births happen a day apart. In case of twins too, where
the rising signs and the planetary positions are likely to be similar, segregation

of the natives appear difficult.

One of the brilliant method of overcoming the difficulties mentioned above is
the use of Vargas or subtle division. Each sign is divided into specific number
of parts. Thus, the lagna or rising sign falls in a specific area of the division.
Rishi Parashra describes sixteen divisions called as the Shodashavargas.
These Vargas not only help segregate the apparently similar charts, they also
specifically deals with the specific area's of the native life. Thus, the use of
Vargas is essential in order to make accurate and specific predictions.

Sixteen Vargas of Parashara are as follows :

1. Rashi or complete sign of 30deg
2. Hora or one-half of sign (15deg)
3. Drekkana or one-third of a sign (10deg) 4. Chaturthamsha or one-fourth of
a sign (7deg30')
5. Saptamansha or one-seventh of a sign (4deg 20')
6. Navamsha or one-ninth of a sign (3deg 20')
7. Dashamsha or one-tenth of a sign (3.00deg)
8. Dwadashamsha or one-twelfth of a sign(2deg 30')
9. Shodashamsha or one-sixteenth of a sign(1deg 52'30")
10. Vimshamsha or one-twentieth of a sign(1deg 30')
11. Chaturvimshamsha or one-twenty-fourth of a sign(1deg 15')
12. Sapta-Vimsha or one-twenty-seventh of a second(1deg 6'40")
13. Trimshamsha or one-thirtieth of a sign(1deg 00")
14. Khavedamsha or one-fortieth of a sign(0deg 45')

15. Aksha-Vedamsha or one-fortieth of a sign(0deg 40')

16. Shashtyamsha or one-sixtieth of a sign(0deg 30')

Purpose of Sixteen Vargas of Parashara are :

DIVISIONAL CHARTS

USED FOR

Lagna or Rashi chart

Physical Well being of the native

Hora

Wealth and prosperity

Drekkana

Brothers and sisters and their well being

Chaturthamsha

Luck and also residence

Saptamansha

Children and grand children

Navamsha

Spouse

Dashamsha

Any specific benefit, profession of the native

Dwadashamsha

Father and the mother

Shodashamsha

Pleasures and troubles from vehicles, horses, elephants etc

Vimshamsha

Spiritual pursuits, penance

Chaturvimshamsha

Education and lea

Sapta-Vimsha

Strength and weakness

Trimshamsha

Miseries and troubles

Khavedamsha

Auspicious and inauspicious happenings

Aksha-Vedamsha

All things combined

Shashtyamsha

All things combined

Graha Bala or the strength of Planets

Planet produce their results depending upon their strength or weakness in a

horoscope. Determination of the exact strength of the planets demands an
elaborate mathematical exercise.
It is customary to express the strength of the planets in Rupas and
Shashtyamshas(i.e. units or subunits) make a Rupa(a unit).

Shadbala or Six-fold Strength

Six different sources of strength combine to give planets its actual
strength. These six sources of strength, also known as shadbala, are:
A. Sthana Bala or Positional Strength
B. Dig-Bala or Directional Strength
C. Kaala Bala or Temporal Strength
D. Chesta Bala or Motional Strength
E. Naisargika Bala or Inherent Strength
F. Drig Bala or Aspectual Strength

The Dashas or operational periods of the planets

Application of the dasha system is an extremely brilliant feature of Vedic
astrology. Whereas the horoscopic chart, with its planetary positions, provides
a static picture of the native, the dasha add the dynamic aspect to it. The
promise indicated in a horoscope attains fruition when an appropriate dasha
operates. The dashas thus helps in timing events.
There are numerous dashas system given in Vedic Astrology. The two
widely used are :

1. The Vimshottari dasha, with a cycle of 120 years; and

2. The yogini dasha, with the cycle of 36 years.
The other well known dashas systems are Vimshottatri, Ashtotari and Kaal
Chakra Dasha. There are few more dasha system, followed rarely in different
parts of India.
The Parashri dashas are generally nakshatra based. That is to say, they
depend upon the birth nakshatra or the nakshatra of the Moon in the birth
chart. Of the various dashas mentioned above, the Vimshottari is more widely
used.

Remedy Astrology
Our time and place of birth is not random, it precisely specifies a birth chart for
us, delivering the results of our past actions through the quality of Natural Law
at the time of birth. The act of birth imprints these laws in our physiology and
the environment we are born in. The planetary positions are merely
convenient indicators of those laws, accurate instruments to measure,
calculate and interpret these laws.
The interpretation of the birth chart is merely a reflection of our stage of
evolution at the time of our birth; it does not limit us in any way to grow and
improve upon it. Even though the analysis includes a lifetime of dashas and
transits, one should realize that all of that remains relative to the evolutionary
state at the time of birth. Past actions are the result of past choices. When

people become aware of choices that they no longer wish to keep, they can
change their life by starting to choose differently.
Remedial measures are things we can do to help correct or neutralize the
undesired results of past actions.

There are different types of remedial measures.

Vedic astrology (Jyotisha) has three main branches:
a. Jap-Pujan
b. Yantra
c. Gemstones etc.

Navagraha Daan
Sun(Surya) Daan
Articles of Donation
Copper, ruby, red clothes or flowers, sandalwood wood, khandsari, saffron
Timings to Donate
At sunrise on Sunday

Moon(Chandra) Daan
Articles of Donation
Rice, milk, silver, pearl, curd, misri, white cloth flowers or sandal wood
Timings to Donate

On Monday evening

Mars(Mangal) Daan
Articles of Donation
Copper, wheat, ghee, red cloth, flower, sandal wood, dal masoor
Timings to Donate
On Tuesday, within 48 min. before sunset

Mercury(Budh) Daan
Articles of Donation
Ivory, sugar, green cloth, flower, moong, camphor, turpentine oil
Timings to Donate
On Wednesday within 2 hrs. before sunset

Jupiter(Guru) Daan
Articles of Donation
Gold, topaz, ruby, gram dal, salt, turmeric, gur, brown sugar, laddoos
Timings to Donate
On Thursday evening

Venus(Shukra) Daan
Articles of Donation

Ghee, camphor, curd, silver, rice, sugar, white cloth flower or cow
Timings to Donate
On Friday at sunrise

Saturn(Shani) Daan
Articles of Donation
Iron, black nails, cloth, flowers,mash dal, musk, black cow or horse
Timings to Donate
At noon on Saturday

Rahu Daan
Articles of Donation
Sarson, mooli, blanket, til, lead, saffron, satnaja(mixed seven grains), coal
Timings to Donate
On Sunday morning

Ketu Daan
Articles of Donation
Til, gold, musk, blanket (black or white), Sugar, lead, saffron, satnaja(mixed
seven grains),part of food to black-white dog
Timings to Donate

On Sunday morning

Yantra Remedial Astrology

Literally Yantra means an instrument. Sanskrit word Yantra means apparatus.
IThe Yantra is a geometric design which provides you a focusing point for
concentration and meditation. The Yantras are considered highly efficient
because they help you do better contempletion, concentration and meditation
and the possibilities of your making mistakes or going straight while
meditating also decrease with the smart use of Yantras. As mantras are
recited to attain realisation of God similarlily visualization imagination of Yantra
is also helpful to attain union with God
Yantras in most advanced phases are used to achieve total silence in mind
where mental chatter stops completely. This is achieved by tatics of
concentration. You shall have to meditate on one single object like Yantra.
This Yantra shall be used till the time your mind achieves aspired silence. after
acheving this silence you shall be training yourshelf to keep your mind empty
without help of Yantra. Slowly slowly you shall be becoming more progressive
in your effort of realisation of God in your life. Different Yantras are different
Gods therefor, by tunning yourshelf in a specific Yantra you shall be tapping a
specific creative energy centre of God in universe.
Yantras can be defined as a visible mantras. They have been used since the
Vedic age to remove the malefic effects of certain evil forces and to

strengthen the positive powers. Yantras are avaible to create vibration and
other mystic effects of a mantra by sight. These Yantras are representing God
are based on specific geometrical design and mathematical equations.
For energizing Yantra the assistance of learned and expert person in
energizing Yantra is taken. The process of energizing Yantra (Prnprathistha) is
done by reciting the Mantras of the presiding deity of Yantra and after that
Homas should be performed by decorating the place of sacred fire and Ahutis
should be given. Use of energized Yantras is popular because they are highly
beneficial for us in thousands of ways. If the user of Yantra is having enough
faith, trust and respect for Yantras, he shall get benefitted from the countless
benefits of Yantras in several ways like to get rid of poverty, enemies,anger,
bad time, bad effects of planets , diseases and many more.