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Commander selvam siddhar Vedic Astrology. During the past issues, I explained a lot about Astrology and Vaasthu. In this issue, I wish to tell something about Jyotiṣa. (In Sanskrit, Jyotiṣa comes from “jyótis”, meaning - "light, heavenly body.” It is also spelled Jyotish, and Jyotisha in English.) It is the Ancient Indian system of Astronomy and Astrology (also known as Indian Astrology, or Hindu Astrology). The best among all these is, Vedic Astrology. Even though it has many parts, two are the most important.The first is called Samhita or Mundane Astrology. It involves predicting important events based on the analysis of the astrological dynamics in a country's horoscope, or general transit events, such as war, earth quakes, political events, financial positions, electional astrology, house and construction related matters (Vāstu Shāstra), animals, portents, and omens, etc. The second one is called Hora.It is considered Predictive Astrology, and is based on the analysis of time, at the moment a query is made. The foundation of Jyotisha is the notion of Bandhu, of the Vedas or Scriptures, which is the connection between the microcosm and the macrocosm. The practice of Jyotisha primarily relies on the Sidereal Zodiac, which is different from the Tropical Zodiac used in Western Astrology, in that an Ayanamsa adjustment is made for the gradual precession of the Vernal Equinox. Jyotisha includes several nuanced sub-systems of interpretation and prediction, with elements not found in Hellenistic Astrology, such as its system of Lunar Mansions (Nakshatras). Astrology remains an important facet in the lives of all human beings. However, due to its exploitation by a few people, Astrology has become a different subject. Today, it is practised and believed, mostly by Hindus, and those persons from western countries, who still have great faith in astrology. In Hindu Culture, newborns are traditionally named based on their Jyotish charts, and Jyotish concepts are pervasive in the organization of the calendar and holidays, as well as in many areas of life, such as in making decisions made about marriage, opening a new business, or moving into a new home. To some extent, Astrology even manages to retain a position among the Sciences in modern world. Now I wish to tell you about the Bhavas or the effects of the different houses. Bhāva – the houses. A house is a zodiacal division according to local time and location (i.e. an effectively "moving" division of the sky from the perspective of a fixed observer, rather than a fixed portion according to the stars, as is true of the signs.) Houses are enumerated counter-clockwise from the house on the eastern horizon, passing through the "other side of the sky" and the western horizon, until returning to the starting point. More than one system, which aligns houses with signs, is recognized in Jyotisha. One is what Western astrologers call the Whole Sign House System, another is Sripathi, which is akin to a Porphyry House System. But Atharva Vedic Astrology, is the most accurate.The significance of the 12 houses are as follows: 1.	Lagna - Nature of Nativity, Appearance, Health, Character, and Purpose of Life. 2.	Dhana - Wealth, Family, Domestic Comforts, Early Education, and Inheritance. 3.	Parākrama - Younger Brothers and Sisters, Communication (Talking, Writing, Business Documents), Intelligence, Later Education, and Short Journeys. 4.	Suhṛda - Mother, Emotions, Education, Home, Property & Land, and Surroundings in Old Age. 5.	Suta - Children, Love, Recreation, Devotion, Speculation, Gambling, and Creativity. 6.	Ripu/Roga - Health, Maternal Aunt & Uncle, Litigation, Servants, Mental Worries, Enemies, and Foreigners. 7.	Kāma - Spouse, Business Partners,Trade, Agreements, Honor & Reputation and Death. 8.	Mrityu -Longevity, Failure, Suffering, Sexuality, Occult, Dowry, Inheritance, Imprisonment, and Torture. 9.	Bhāgya - Luck, Higher Learning, Philosophy & Religion, Mentor or Guru, Father, Prosperity, and Travel. 10.	Karma - Profession, Status, Power, Father, Mother-in-law, Government and Business. 11.	Āya - Friends, Hopes, Earnings, Club or Social Activities, Elder Brothers and Sisters, Daughters & Sons-in-law. 12.	Vyaya - Expenses, Sleep, Spirituality, Travel & Pilgrimage, Secret Enemies, Imprisonment, Hospitals, Asylums, and Liberation. One's ascendant, or Lagna, the Rasi which is rising on the eastern horizon at the time of one's birth, is the most influential and important one. Another important impact is of the Janma Rasi, the rasi in which the moon lay, while one was born. In addition, The sage Parasara, mentioned a few special ascendants, before mentioning the results of various divisional charts and houses. His mention that houses can be counted from special Lagnas, clearly indicates that he wanted special Lagnas to be used for certain specific purposes. Some important special Lagnas are as follows. •	Udaya Lagna (ascendant counted from the natal time, which is the most important) •	Chandra Lagna (ascendant counted from natal moon sign - very important Lagna) •	Surya Lagna (ascendant counted from natal sun sign) •	Karak Lagna (significator taken as ascendant for all Grahas) •	Varnada Lagna (for social company) •	Shri Lagna (for prosperity and marriage) •	Indu Lagna (for wealth) •	Hora Lagna (for financial prosperity) •	Gati Lagna (for name and fame) No prediction is complete without analyzing the following things. First, the Drishti, the vision or aspect of a planet, plays a major role.The second is Argala or the intervention. The third is Arudha, or the mounted image.The fourth is Yoga, or the planetary combinations.The fifth is Shadbala, or the sixfold strength of the planets. Without analyzing these five factors, the prediction of the horoscope is incomplete. Now let me explain a little about all these aforesaid five factors. Drishti - the aspect. Aspect is one of the most important phenomena. It not only interlinks the planets with each other, but also plays a role as a bridge between the signs. In Jyotisha, the word Drishti is tantamount to Aspect, which means glance or sight. It is the transfer of influences to another Graha (House) or to another Rāshi (Planet), as a result of their situation, in relation to one another. The hierarchy of aspect can be categorized into two types as; Aspect based on the Planet or Sign’s Nature, and aspect based on Relative Distance. I-a. Aspect based on Planet or Sign’s Nature. This is the system of aspect studied in Jyotisha. This holds that certain planets or signs sight another planet or sign, depending on its nature. This can also be divided into two kinds –namely: Graha Drishti and Rasi Drishti. The Graha Drishti should be preferred first when analyzing the Nakshatra Dasha Chart, with respect to the Moon. The Rāshi Drishti should be preferred when analyzing the Rasi Dasha Chart, with respect to Special Lagnas and Vargas, i.e. Divisional Charts. I-b. Aspect based on Relative Distance. This is the same method currently in vogue in Western Astrology. Tajik Varshaphala ( the Vedic Solar Return Chart), applies this technique to erect 14 different types of aspects, also known as Varshaphala Yogas. II. Argala – the intervention. The Karakas (Significators) of various houses are interlinked. The support provided by one house to another, is called Argala, and the obstruction offered to the houses, is called Virodha Argala. Grahas (planets) in 2nd, 4th, and 11th houses, cause Argalas on a given house, whereas the planets in 12th, 10th, and 3rd, cause Virodha Argalas to the 2nd, 4th and 11th, respectively. Benefics generally give Shubha Argalas, and Malefics offer Papa Argalas. If however, a Malefic has an Argala on a house of which it is a Significator, such an Aragala can be termed as Shubha. For example Malefics in 10th house cast Papa Prgala on the 9th house, as 10th house is second from 9th. This may make the newborn, non-religious and indicate bad relations with bosses and teachers (provided there is no Virodh Argala from 8th). III. Arudha – the mounted image. The term Arudha Pada, is also known as just "Pada". Arudha, literally means "mount,” and refers to the IMAGE of one sign falling on another, due to the "reflection of the rays emanating from it and being reflected by its lord”. Keeping the reflection in view, the Karaka (Significator) can be taken to be the Moon. Count from a sign to its lord. Then count as many signs from the lord to arrive at the ARUDHA PADA. For example, if the Lagna Lord is in the fifth house, then count five signs from the Lagna lord to arrive at the ninth house. This ninth house becomes the Arudha Pada for the Lagna. Exception: The Arudha Pada cannot be in the same sign, or the seventh, from it. In case this happens, then choose the tenth house there from. For example, if the Lagna Lord is in the 4th house, then the Arudha Lagna should be in the 4th from the 4th house, i.e. the 7th house. But since this is not allowed, the tenth from it, should be chosen. The tenth from the 7th house, is the 4th house, and the 4th house becomes the Arudha Lagna. The Arudha of 1st house is also called the PADA LAGNA or the ARUDHA LAGNA. Arudha Lagna stands for "manifestation of self, in this Maya (illusory world). In this manner Arudha Pada can be computed for all the houses. They are called Dhana Pada (2nd), Bhratripada (3rd), Matri Pada (4th), Mantrapada (5th), Satrupada (6th), Dara Pada (7th), Roga Pada (8th), Bhagyapada (9th), Rajyapada (10th), Labhapada (11th) and Upapada (12th). The most ancient Atharva Vedic monk Jaimini, discussed Arudha lagna and Upapada extensively in his classical treatise. IV. Yoga – the planetary combinations. In Jyotish, Yoga means "yoka" or combination. Yogas are certain planetary combinations. Jyotish classics indicate hundreds of thousands of Yogas. The Chandra (lunar combinations - for general luck), The Dhana (wealth related), and Raja (power and success related), Yogas, are often studied. Nearly eight hundred and seventy six (876), astrological yogas have been mentioned in ancient Atharva Vedic texts. Shadbala – the sixfold strength. Shadbala means sixfold strength. Although these strengths are used in combination for finding the effect of planets on the lives of the natives, there is more use of the strengths and we get a clue of those uses from their names. These strengths need not be used only in predicting the results of the Dasa, however, they can also be used for normal interpretation of Horoscopes. Shad Bal consists of the following strengths: 1. Sthan Bal (Positional Strength) 2. Dig Bal (Directional Strength) 3. Kāl Bal (Temporal Strength), inclusive of Ayan Bal (Equinoctial strength) 4. Chesht Bal (Motional strength)        5. Naisargika Bal (Natural Strength) 6. Drik Bal (Aspectual Strength). These strengths are computed for the seven Grahas from Sun to Saturn. The lunar nodes (Raaghu and Kethu) are not considered. No one can become an astrologer by reading the texts and books alone. The blessings of the Yaksha Devathas is a must. Only then, will the words from the mouth of an astrologer, be true. The results given by him will be wonderful. I pray Lord Shiva and Vanadurga Matha to shower their entire blessings on all of us. I will meet you all, in the next month’s issue, with some more insight on Vedic Astrology. '''