Physical Felicity
Physical Felicity
from the
from the
Lagna Bhava
Lagna Bhava
© Sarajit Poddar SJC © Sarajit Poddar SJC March 2015 March 2015 * * * * * * * * * *Maharishi Parashara says Maharishi Parashara says BPHS 12.1-2 BPHS 12.1-2
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sapāpo dehapo'sapāpo dehapo'ṣṭṣṭārivyayago dehasaukhyahārivyayago dehasaukhyahṛ ṛ t |t | kendre ko
kendre koṇṇe sthito'e sthito'ṅṅgeśageśaḥḥ sadā dehasukhasadā dehasukhaṁṁ diśet || 1||diśet || 1||
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lagnapo'stalagnapo'staṅṅgato nīce śatrubhe rogakgato nīce śatrubhe rogakṛ ṛ d bhavet |d bhavet | śubha
śubhaḥḥ kendratriko kendratrikoṇṇasthā sarvarogaharāasthā sarvarogaharāḥḥ sm smṛ ṛ tātāḥḥ || 2|| || 2||
Should Lagna Lord be conjoined with a malefic, or be in 8th, 6th, or 12th, Should Lagna Lord be conjoined with a malefic, or be in 8th, 6th, or 12th, physical felicity will diminish. If he is
physical felicity will diminish. If he is in a quadrant or a in a quadrant or a trine there will be attrine there will be at all times comforts of the body. If
all times comforts of the body. If Lagna Lord is in debilitation, combustion, orLagna Lord is in debilitation, combustion, or enemy’s Rāśi, there will be diseases. With a benefic in a quadrant or
enemy’s Rāśi, there will be diseases. With a benefic in a quadrant or a trine alla trine all diseases will disappear. Lagna's quadrant or its trine containing a benefic, is a diseases will disappear. Lagna's quadrant or its trine containing a benefic, is a powerful remedy for all, related to health.
powerful remedy for all, related to health. BPHS 12.3 BPHS 12.3
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lagne candre'thava krūragrahairdlagne candre'thava krūragrahairdṛṣṭṛṣṭe'thavā yute |e'thavā yute | śubhad
There will not be bodily health, if Lagna or Candra are aspected by, or There will not be bodily health, if Lagna or Candra are aspected by, or
conjoined with a malefic, being devoid of a benefics aspects. conjoined with a malefic, being devoid of a benefics aspects. * * * * *
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Our body is signified by the Lagna and the Chandra lagna. Like, without Our body is signified by the Lagna and the Chandra lagna. Like, without Lagna, there is no
Lagna, there is no Bhavas, similarly without the body, there is no Bhavas, similarly without the body, there is no existence.existence. Although the soul existed much before an
Although the soul existed much before and will continue to exist much longer,d will continue to exist much longer, the horoscope is casted for the moment when the body is formed in the womb the horoscope is casted for the moment when the body is formed in the womb (conception) or when the body is separated f
(conception) or when the body is separated from the mother's body (birth) androm the mother's body (birth) and both can say a lot about the destiny and experiences.
both can say a lot about the destiny and experiences.
The body however is subjected to many kinds of forces, some positive and some The body however is subjected to many kinds of forces, some positive and some
negative. The level of discomfort that the
negative. The level of discomfort that the body is subjected to can be seen body is subjected to can be seen fromfrom the influences on the Lagna. The discomfort can be caused either by sickness, the influences on the Lagna. The discomfort can be caused either by sickness, laborious work or lack of care to the
laborious work or lack of care to the body.body. Following are the conditions which need to be
Following are the conditions which need to be noted to determine the level ofnoted to determine the level of comfort and discomfort.
comfort and discomfort. 1.
1. Placement in good or bad Placement in good or bad bhavas:bhavas: The good bhavas are the Kendra The good bhavas are the Kendra (strength) and the Trines (blessings) and the bad bhavas are the (strength) and the Trines (blessings) and the bad bhavas are the Dusthanas (bad places).
Dusthanas (bad places). a.
a. The Kendras are specifically known for action, achievement and The Kendras are specifically known for action, achievement and success while the Trines are kn
success while the Trines are known for blessings received fromown for blessings received from others and financial rewards.
others and financial rewards. b.
b. The dusthana on the other hand indicate, 6 The dusthana on the other hand indicate, 6thth: enemies, debts,: enemies, debts,
diseases, injuries, conflicts etc.; 8
diseases, injuries, conflicts etc.; 8thth: Sudden calamities, mishaps,: Sudden calamities, mishaps,
extreme financial difficulties and bankruptcy, congenital defects or extreme financial difficulties and bankruptcy, congenital defects or chronic illnesses which arises out of ma
chronic illnesses which arises out of malfunctioning of some bodylfunctioning of some body parts or organs etc., 12
parts or organs etc., 12thth: Losses, leaving homeland and culture,: Losses, leaving homeland and culture,
hospitalization etc.. hospitalization etc.. c.
c. We should include 3We should include 3rdrd and 11 and 11thth house also into the list of Dusthana house also into the list of Dusthana
because of Bhavat-Bhavam principle. 3
because of Bhavat-Bhavam principle. 3rdrd is 8 is 8thth from the 8 from the 8thth house, house,
hence carries the energy similar to the 3
hence carries the energy similar to the 3rdrd. 11. 11thth is 6 is 6thth from the 6 from the 6thth
and also 12
and also 12thth from the 12 from the 12thth house, hence carries the energies of house, hence carries the energies of
both 6
both 6thth and 12 and 12thth..
d.
d. The only remaining house after considering Kendra (1-4-7-10), The only remaining house after considering Kendra (1-4-7-10), Kona (5-9), dusthana (6-8-12), and derived dusthana (3-11) is 2 Kona (5-9), dusthana (6-8-12), and derived dusthana (3-11) is 2ndnd
house. 2
house. 2ndnd House is treated as a neutral bhava i.e., it has both House is treated as a neutral bhava i.e., it has both
good and bad potencies and much is dependent on other yogas. good and bad potencies and much is dependent on other yogas.
2.
2. Placement in a good or bad sign:Placement in a good or bad sign: When the Lagna lord is placed in a When the Lagna lord is placed in a good sign, the comfort level will be good and vice-versa
good sign, the comfort level will be good and vice-versa .. a.
a. Good signs of a Graha aGood signs of a Graha are their exaltation, mulatrikona and ownre their exaltation, mulatrikona and own signs as well as friendly signs. Which signs are friendly to the signs as well as friendly signs. Which signs are friendly to the Lagna lord? For that we need
Lagna lord? For that we need to know the naisargika relationship.to know the naisargika relationship. To judge whether or not the Graha is placed in a friendly sign, note To judge whether or not the Graha is placed in a friendly sign, note
the dispositor of the Graha. Find the
the dispositor of the Graha. Find the mulatrikona or the dispositor.mulatrikona or the dispositor. The signs which fall in the Upachaya (3-6-10-11) or the 7
The signs which fall in the Upachaya (3-6-10-11) or the 7thth from from
the Mulatrikona are the inimical signs of
the Mulatrikona are the inimical signs of the dispositor.the dispositor. b.
b. For instance, for a Sagittarius Lagna born, with the Lagna lordFor instance, for a Sagittarius Lagna born, with the Lagna lord Jupiter placed in Aquarius. The dispositor is Saturn (bodied Jupiter placed in Aquarius. The dispositor is Saturn (bodied
plan
planet, Rahu is ignored). Saturn’s mulatrikona is Aquarius.et, Rahu is ignored). Saturn’s mulatrikona is Aquarius. Jupiter’s signs are 2
Jupiter’s signs are 2ndnd and 11 and 11thth from Aquarius, hence Saturn’s isfrom Aquarius, hence Saturn’s is
neutral towards Saturn. Similarly, from Jupiter’s mulatrikona neutral towards Saturn. Similarly, from Jupiter’s mulatrikona Sagittarius, Saturn’s signs are in 2
Sagittarius, Saturn’s signs are in 2ndnd and 3 and 3rdrd, hence Jupiter is, hence Jupiter is
neutral towards Saturn. I.e., Both Jupiter and Saturn are neutral neutral towards Saturn. I.e., Both Jupiter and Saturn are neutral to each other.
to each other. c.
c. The Deva group planets Sun-Moon-Jupiter-Mars are friendly The Deva group planets Sun-Moon-Jupiter-Mars are friendly
among themselves while the Asura Group planets among themselves while the Asura Group planets Saturn-Mercury-Venus-Rahu are friendly among themselves. Ketu is the bridge Venus-Rahu are friendly among themselves. Ketu is the bridge between the two groups and is
between the two groups and is friendlier to the Deva group, withfriendlier to the Deva group, with some exceptions.
some exceptions.
3.
3. Benefics in Kendra or Kona from the Lagna:Benefics in Kendra or Kona from the Lagna: The next step after The next step after understanding the impact of the placement of the Lagna lord, is to understanding the impact of the placement of the Lagna lord, is to understand the support received from the Kendra and Kona.
understand the support received from the Kendra and Kona. a.
a. There is support from either protection from ill health or cure (if There is support from either protection from ill health or cure (if disease occurs) if there are benefics in the Kendra and Kona disease occurs) if there are benefics in the Kendra and Kona bhava.
bhava. b.
b. The Kendra Bhavas are active while the Kona bhavas are passive. The Kendra Bhavas are active while the Kona bhavas are passive. The Benefics in the Kendra Bhavas will prod the native to go to The Benefics in the Kendra Bhavas will prod the native to go to
people and places where he will receive the right cure. The Kona on people and places where he will receive the right cure. The Kona on the other hand indicates that a healer coming to the native due to the other hand indicates that a healer coming to the native due to blessings of the deity indicated by the Graha in the Kona. The blessings of the deity indicated by the Graha in the Kona. The
Karaka of the Graha in the Kendra and Kona needs to be judged to Karaka of the Graha in the Kendra and Kona needs to be judged to assess the sources, people, places, medicine
assess the sources, people, places, medicine or surgery system etc.or surgery system etc. that can cure the ailments.
that can cure the ailments. c.
c. Exalted Grahas in the Kendra and Kona should be treated asExalted Grahas in the Kendra and Kona should be treated as benefics, while debilitated Grahas should be treated a
benefics, while debilitated Grahas should be treated a s malefics.s malefics.
4.
4. Grahas placed in or aspecting the Lagna or Chandra Lagna:Grahas placed in or aspecting the Lagna or Chandra Lagna: Here theHere the Maharishi is telling us never to underestimate the
Maharishi is telling us never to underestimate the influences on theinfluences on the Chandra Lagna. The reason being, Chandra is the karaka for Human Chandra Lagna. The reason being, Chandra is the karaka for Human birth. As we know that all
birth. As we know that all people in our life can be people in our life can be judged from 3 factors,judged from 3 factors, the Bhava, the Bhava lord and the Karaka. Similar, the life of the native the Bhava, the Bhava lord and the Karaka. Similar, the life of the native (bearer of the horoscope) under consideration can be
(bearer of the horoscope) under consideration can be judged from Lagnajudged from Lagna (bhava), Lagnesha (Bhava lord) and Chandra (Karaka). What has been (bhava), Lagnesha (Bhava lord) and Chandra (Karaka). What has been said below also applies to the Chandra Lagna
said below also applies to the Chandra Lagna a.
a. Benefics in the Lagna protect heath.Benefics in the Lagna protect heath. This is a special case of This is a special case of placement of benefics in Kendras to the Lagna. Best among the placement of benefics in Kendras to the Lagna. Best among the benefics are Jupiter and Mercury who attain Dikbala in the Lagna. benefics are Jupiter and Mercury who attain Dikbala in the Lagna. Mercury when placed in the Lagna should be well associated else Mercury when placed in the Lagna should be well associated else Mercury is treated as a malefic.
Mercury is treated as a malefic. b.
b. Status of the Grahas in the Lagna:Status of the Grahas in the Lagna: Exalted Grahas protect the Exalted Grahas protect the Prana energy from being wasted
Prana energy from being wasted while debilitated Grahaswhile debilitated Grahas
dissipates the Prana energy. This is because the exalted grahas are dissipates the Prana energy. This is because the exalted grahas are endowed with Sattva Guna and the debilitated grahas with Tamas endowed with Sattva Guna and the debilitated grahas with Tamas Guna.
Guna. Grahas in own and Grahas in own and friendly signs also don’t spoil the Bhavafriendly signs also don’t spoil the Bhava they are in. Thus, Grahas placed in the Lagna should be in good they are in. Thus, Grahas placed in the Lagna should be in good state for good health; they should n
state for good health; they should not be placed in debility orot be placed in debility or inimical sign. In the world of benef
inimical sign. In the world of benefics, Moon attains a specialics, Moon attains a special
status as its beneficence depends on the Paksha Bala. Thus, if it is status as its beneficence depends on the Paksha Bala. Thus, if it is placed in Strong Paksha bala, then it will make the physique
placed in Strong Paksha bala, then it will make the physique
strong even if it is placed in debility or inimical sign and vice-versa. strong even if it is placed in debility or inimical sign and vice-versa. Similarly Jupiter is an exception, even if it
Similarly Jupiter is an exception, even if it is debilitated, it doesis debilitated, it does not lose all its beneficence and still protects the
not lose all its beneficence and still protects the Lagna. OtherLagna. Other benefics such as Mercury and Venus are Rajas, hence they lose benefics such as Mercury and Venus are Rajas, hence they lose their benefic potency
Pisces Lagna, if Mercury is debilitated in the
Pisces Lagna, if Mercury is debilitated in the Lagna, it will giveLagna, it will give mixed results. It is a Badhaka and hence, it can cause troubles mixed results. It is a Badhaka and hence, it can cause troubles from unknown sources. However, since it attains Dikbala in the from unknown sources. However, since it attains Dikbala in the Lagna, some of its negativity is an
Lagna, some of its negativity is annulled. However, if Mercury isnulled. However, if Mercury is conjoined with or aspected by a Tamas planet (Saturn, Mars, conjoined with or aspected by a Tamas planet (Saturn, Mars,
Rahu, Ketu), it becomes deadly. Venus is the only Graha who gets Rahu, Ketu), it becomes deadly. Venus is the only Graha who gets debilitated in its friend’s sign (Venus and Mercury are
debilitated in its friend’s sign (Venus and Mercury are in the Asurain the Asura gr
group), so it doesn’t do much negative oup), so it doesn’t do much negative unless afflicted by otherunless afflicted by other malefics. Sun is considered as malefic for health matters as it is a malefics. Sun is considered as malefic for health matters as it is a Krura Graha and very heaty. So, Sun in the Lagna can give health Krura Graha and very heaty. So, Sun in the Lagna can give health troubles due to high pitta (bile
troubles due to high pitta (bile – – heat), however, since it is a Sattva heat), however, since it is a Sattva Graha, the native can get rid of the troubles by invoking the Sattva Graha, the native can get rid of the troubles by invoking the Sattva (positive) energy of Sun through Gayatri Mantra, Surya Namaskara (positive) energy of Sun through Gayatri Mantra, Surya Namaskara etc. or even going to Setu Rameswaram and dipping in the sea. If etc. or even going to Setu Rameswaram and dipping in the sea. If Sun in the lagna is afflicted by other Tamas Grahas, then it can Sun in the lagna is afflicted by other Tamas Grahas, then it can cause serious health troubles.
cause serious health troubles. c.
c. Functional nature:Functional nature: The Dusthana lords, especially that of 6-8-12 The Dusthana lords, especially that of 6-8-12 carry the energy of Saturn, hence their position in the Lagna is not carry the energy of Saturn, hence their position in the Lagna is not conducive to good health, especially when it is u
conducive to good health, especially when it is u nder affliction.nder affliction. There are some dusthana lords who are friendly to the Lagna, There are some dusthana lords who are friendly to the Lagna,
hence they will not damage health when placed in the Lagna. For hence they will not damage health when placed in the Lagna. For instance, the 6
instance, the 6thth lord for even sign Lagna is always friendly to the lord for even sign Lagna is always friendly to the
Lagna lord. Similarly, the 8
Lagna lord. Similarly, the 8thth lord for odd sign Lagna lord for odd sign Lagna is alwaysis always
friendly. Similarly, the 12
friendly. Similarly, the 12thth lord for the odd sign lagna lord for the odd sign lagna is friendly tois friendly to
the Lagna lord. In each group, there are 3 planets which own both the Lagna lord. In each group, there are 3 planets which own both the Lagna and a dusthana. 6
the Lagna and a dusthana. 6thth – – Venus for Taurus Lagna (even Venus for Taurus Lagna (even
sign), 8
sign), 8thth- Mars for Aries Lagna (odd sign) and 12- Mars for Aries Lagna (odd sign) and 12thth- Saturn for- Saturn for
Aquarius Lagna (odd sign). When the Dusthana lords who are Aquarius Lagna (odd sign). When the Dusthana lords who are
friendly to the Lagna lord are placed in the Lagna, they attain dual friendly to the Lagna lord are placed in the Lagna, they attain dual tendencies and tilt on either side based on other influences. If they tendencies and tilt on either side based on other influences. If they are devoid of any conjunctions or aspects,
are devoid of any conjunctions or aspects, they are beneficial to thethey are beneficial to the Lagna. If they are associated or aspected, then they give good
Lagna. If they are associated or aspected, then they give good results if they are influenced by Sattva Graha and evil results results if they are influenced by Sattva Graha and evil results when they are influenced by Tama Graha.
when they are influenced by Tama Graha. 5.
5. Other considerations:Other considerations: For health troubles, the Badhaka sthana and the For health troubles, the Badhaka sthana and the Badhakesha should not be overlooked. They have
Badhakesha should not be overlooked. They have the tendency to givethe tendency to give health troubles from sources that can’t be diagnosed (i.e., Abhichara, health troubles from sources that can’t be diagnosed (i.e., Abhichara, black magic etc.). The Badhaka tendencies are usually dormant unless black magic etc.). The Badhaka tendencies are usually dormant unless
there is an affliction coming from the Tamas Grahas or Guna (i.e., there is an affliction coming from the Tamas Grahas or Guna (i.e.,
debilitated Graha). If the Lagna lord is placed in the Badhaka sthana or debilitated Graha). If the Lagna lord is placed in the Badhaka sthana or the Badhakesha is placed in the Lagna, they can cause serious health the Badhakesha is placed in the Lagna, they can cause serious health troubles from unknown sources, should they be
troubles from unknown sources, should they be also afflicted by Tamasalso afflicted by Tamas Grahas, Saturn, Mars, Rahu or Ketu.
Grahas, Saturn, Mars, Rahu or Ketu.
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Diseases due to Lagnesha in Debility Diseases due to Lagnesha in Debility
When the Lagnesha is in Debility, it causes diseases partly due to the natural When the Lagnesha is in Debility, it causes diseases partly due to the natural signification of the Lagnesha and partly due to the Bhava where the Debility signification of the Lagnesha and partly due to the Bhava where the Debility happens.
happens.
The diseases are ascertained if the Lagnesha is conjoined or aspected by Tamas The diseases are ascertained if the Lagnesha is conjoined or aspected by Tamas
Grahas Saturn, Mars, Rahu and Ketu or be hemmed between malefics, which Grahas Saturn, Mars, Rahu and Ketu or be hemmed between malefics, which also include the Sun. Remember that debility reduces the Prana energy thus also include the Sun. Remember that debility reduces the Prana energy thus giving rise to diseases in the body. This can be removed by increasing Prana by giving rise to diseases in the body. This can be removed by increasing Prana by regularly practicing Pranayama (breathing exercises)
regularly practicing Pranayama (breathing exercises)
Given below the diseases that can occur due to debility of different Lagnesha. Given below the diseases that can occur due to debility of different Lagnesha.
Debility in
Debility in
Bhava
Bhava
Lagna
Lagna Lagna Lagna lord lord in in house house andand
signs signs Diseases due to Diseases due to bhava bhava Diseases due to Diseases due to planet planet 2
2ndnd Bhava Bhava Sagittarius Sagittarius Jupiter Jupiter in in 22ndnd house in house in
Capricorn Capricorn
Eyes,
Eyes, face, face, throat throat Cough Cough and and cold,cold, obesity, skin obesity, skin diseases diseases 3
3rdrd Bhava Bhava Leo Leo Sun Sun in in 33rdrdhouse house in in Libra Libra Respiratory Respiratory canal,canal,
shoulder, ears, throat, shoulder, ears, throat, neck neck Stomach, heart, Stomach, heart, head, forehead head, forehead Aquarius
Aquarius Saturn Saturn in in 33rdrd house in house in
Aries Aries
-do-
-do- Nervous Nervous diseasesdiseases 4
4thth Bhava Bhava Aries Aries Mars Mars in in 44thth house in house in
Cancer Cancer
Lungs,
Lungs, heart, heart, chest chest Dental, Dental, blood, blood, boilsboils and eruptions and eruptions Capricorn
Capricorn Saturn Saturn in in 44thth house in house in
Aries Aries
-do-
-do- Joint Joint pains,pains, arthritis, back arthritis, back pain, knee pains pain, knee pains 5
5thth Bhava Bhava Taurus Taurus Venus in 5Venus in 5thth house in house in
Virgo Virgo Stomach, liver, Stomach, liver, kidney, insanity kidney, insanity Sterility, sexual Sterility, sexual problems, low problems, low sperm count sperm count Cancer
Cancer Moon Moon in in 55thth house in house in
Scorpio Scorpio
Stomach,
Stomach, liver, liver, kidney kidney Cough Cough and and cold,cold, high fever, asthma, high fever, asthma, menstrual
menstrual troubles, troubles, 7
7thth Bhava Bhava Virgo Virgo Mercury Mercury in in 77thth house in house in
Pisces Pisces Genitals, pelvis, Genitals, pelvis, urinary bladder urinary bladder Speech, breathing, Speech, breathing, blood pressure blood pressure 9
9thth Bhava Bhava Scorpio Scorpio Mars Mars in in 99thth house in house in
Cancer Cancer
Thai, buttocks
Thai, buttocks Blood, boils andBlood, boils and eruptions
eruptions 10
10thth Bhava Bhava Gemini Gemini Mercury Mercury in in 1010thth house in house in
Pisces Pisces
Knees
11
11thth Bhava Bhava Pisces Pisces Jupiter in Jupiter in 1111thth house in house in
Aquarius Aquarius
Shoulder,
Shoulder, ears, ears, shank shank Cough Cough and and cold,cold, obesity, skin obesity, skin diseases diseases 12
12thth Bhava Bhava Libra Libra Venus Venus in in 1212thth house in house in
Virgo Virgo
Eyes,
Eyes, sole sole (below (below foot) foot) Sterility, Sterility, sexualsexual problems, low problems, low sperm count sperm count * * * * * * * * * *
Diseases caused by Grahas in the 6
Diseases caused by Grahas in the 6thth house house
The houses of diseases are the 6
The houses of diseases are the 6thth, 8, 8thth, 11, 11thth(6(6thth from 6 from 6thth) and 3) and 3rdrd(8(8thth from 8 from 8thth).).
In addition Badhaka also contribute to diagnosable diseases.
In addition Badhaka also contribute to diagnosable diseases. The full treatmentThe full treatment of different kinds of diseases are dealt in the Prasna Marga which needs to be of different kinds of diseases are dealt in the Prasna Marga which needs to be studied. Here are some key principles
studied. Here are some key principles 1.
1. One suffers from diseases only when the Lagna and the Lagna lord areOne suffers from diseases only when the Lagna and the Lagna lord are weak. Else, the diseases indicated by the various bhavas and grahas can weak. Else, the diseases indicated by the various bhavas and grahas can only cause occasional troubles in their periods, but nothing
only cause occasional troubles in their periods, but nothing signification.signification. It becomes significant only when the Lagna is weak, whereby the same It becomes significant only when the Lagna is weak, whereby the same diseases can cause lifelong suffering.
diseases can cause lifelong suffering. So the biggest protection ofSo the biggest protection of diseases is strong Lagna.
diseases is strong Lagna. 2.
2. Aspect of conjunction of natural benefics Jupiter, Venus, Mercury andAspect of conjunction of natural benefics Jupiter, Venus, Mercury and strong Moon (paksha bala) gives protection. Association of debilitated strong Moon (paksha bala) gives protection. Association of debilitated grahas, natural malefics who are inimical to Lagnesha damages the grahas, natural malefics who are inimical to Lagnesha damages the natural protection.
natural protection. 3.
3. 66thth is the house of attacks i.e., external sources which tries to break our is the house of attacks i.e., external sources which tries to break our
natural shield or protection. Lagna and lagna
natural shield or protection. Lagna and lagna lord should always belord should always be stronger than the 6
stronger than the 6thth house and 6 house and 6thth lord for protection from diseases and lord for protection from diseases and
enemies. enemies. 4.
4. Malefics in the 6Malefics in the 6thth house destroys enemies but can give diseases if they house destroys enemies but can give diseases if they
are in bad state (i.e., debility or enem
are in bad state (i.e., debility or enemy sign). Jupiter is the only beneficy sign). Jupiter is the only benefic who removes enemies when in the 6
who removes enemies when in the 6thth house. Other benefics increase house. Other benefics increase
enemies when placed in 6
enemies when placed in 6thth, especially Mercury, but they remove enemies, especially Mercury, but they remove enemies
if they aspect the 6
if they aspect the 6thth house instead. house instead.
5.
5. If the 6If the 6thth house is under affliction due house is under affliction due to debilitated graha, graha into debilitated graha, graha in
inimical sign or under papa-kartari yoga, the native suffers from inimical sign or under papa-kartari yoga, the native suffers from diseases.
diseases. 6.
6. When 6When 6thth lord is in the 6 lord is in the 6thth house, the native is disease free if it is un- house, the native is disease free if it is
un-conjoined or unaspected by any malefic.
conjoined or unaspected by any malefic. Malefic conjunction or aspectMalefic conjunction or aspect can give long drawn diseases.
7.
7. The diseases can be known from nature of grahas in the 6 The diseases can be known from nature of grahas in the 6thth house or the house or the
6
6thth lord. The diseases happen only when the mentioned grahas are under lord. The diseases happen only when the mentioned grahas are under
affliction. Strong natural benefics remove diseases by
affliction. Strong natural benefics remove diseases by conjunction orconjunction or aspect on the 6
aspect on the 6thth house or the 6 house or the 6thth lord. lord.
8.
8. The diseases caused by the planets can be studied from standard texts The diseases caused by the planets can be studied from standard texts such as Phaladeepika. Given below some representative ones:
such as Phaladeepika. Given below some representative ones: a.
a. Sun:Sun: Bile, heart, brain, head, eye (eye sight, right eye), bone. Bile, heart, brain, head, eye (eye sight, right eye), bone. b.
b. Moon:Moon: Breast, saliva, womb, left Breast, saliva, womb, left eye, body fluids, blood, lymphaticeye, body fluids, blood, lymphatic and glandular system
and glandular system c.
c. Mars:Mars: Bile, ears, nose, forehead, sinews, muscular tissues Bile, ears, nose, forehead, sinews, muscular tissues d.
d. Mercury:Mercury: Abdomen, tongue, lungs, bowel, nerve centers, bile andAbdomen, tongue, lungs, bowel, nerve centers, bile and muscular tissues
muscular tissues e.
e. Jupiter:Jupiter: Phlegm, blood, thighs, kidneys, fat, Phlegm, blood, thighs, kidneys, fat, arterial systemarterial system f.
f. Venus:Venus: Ovaries, eyes (physical eyes), genitals, body fluids, semen,Ovaries, eyes (physical eyes), genitals, body fluids, semen, phlegm
phlegm g.
g. Saturn:Saturn: Feet, wind, knees and excretory system, nervous system, Feet, wind, knees and excretory system, nervous system, muscles and sinews
muscles and sinews 9.
9. For example:For example: Saturn debilitated in the 6 Saturn debilitated in the 6thth house for Scorpio Lagna can house for Scorpio Lagna can
affect one of the following affect one of the following
a.
a. Saturn:Saturn: Feet, wind, knees and excretory system, nervous system, Feet, wind, knees and excretory system, nervous system, muscles and sinews
muscles and sinews b.
b. Aries:Aries: Head, brain Head, brain c.
c. 33rdrd house: house: Arms, shoulders Arms, shoulders
d.
Illustration
Illustration
Case I: Arnold Bennett Case I: Arnold Bennett
Bennett contracted typhoid fever in Paris in
Bennett contracted typhoid fever in Paris in January 1931. He went to hJanuary 1931. He went to his bedis bed for the final time on 2/03/1931 when the diagnosis was made. He suffered for for the final time on 2/03/1931 when the diagnosis was made. He suffered for three weeks, with gall bladder infection and toxemia, racked with hiccups, and three weeks, with gall bladder infection and toxemia, racked with hiccups, and died on 3/27/1931, London, England.
died on 3/27/1931, London, England. Jyotish assessment
Jyotish assessment i.
i. Rahu in Lagna in Leo in inimical sign. Rahu is inimical towards Sun.Rahu in Lagna in Leo in inimical sign. Rahu is inimical towards Sun. ii.
ii. Chandra Lagna is in Aquarius, Moon in an inimical sign as Saturn isChandra Lagna is in Aquarius, Moon in an inimical sign as Saturn is highly inimical to Saturn. Moon having moderate pa
highly inimical to Saturn. Moon having moderate pa ksha bala as Moon isksha bala as Moon is in 10
in 10thth house from the Sun. Moon is also aspected by Mars from the 6 house from the Sun. Moon is also aspected by Mars from the 6thth
house (from Moon). house (from Moon). iii.
iii. From Lagna, 6From Lagna, 6thth lord is Saturn, 8 lord is Saturn, 8thth lord Jupiter and 12 lord Jupiter and 12thth lord is Moon. lord is Moon.
Among them, 6
Among them, 6thth lord is inimical to the Lagna lord is inimical to the Lagna lord while 8lord while 8thth and 12 and 12thth lord lord
are friendly. are friendly. iv.
iv. Saturn has no direct connection with the Lagna or the Lagna lord.Saturn has no direct connection with the Lagna or the Lagna lord.
However, they are connected via an intermediary Venus who is housing However, they are connected via an intermediary Venus who is housing both the Lagna lord Sun and Saturn. Venus is friendly towards Saturn both the Lagna lord Sun and Saturn. Venus is friendly towards Saturn and hence it will favour Saturn over Sun.
and hence it will favour Saturn over Sun. v.
v. For fixed signs, the 9For fixed signs, the 9thth house is Badhaka. Venus is placed in Badhaka house is Badhaka. Venus is placed in Badhaka
sign and aspected by 6
sign and aspected by 6thth lord Saturn. It is earlier said that Venus is lord Saturn. It is earlier said that Venus is
favouring Saturn in causing trouble to Lagna lord Sun. favouring Saturn in causing trouble to Lagna lord Sun. vi.
vi. Badhakesh Mars is placed in the 12Badhakesh Mars is placed in the 12thth house having mutual aspect with house having mutual aspect with
6
6thth lord Saturn. It brings some affliction to Badhakesha by Saturn and to lord Saturn. It brings some affliction to Badhakesha by Saturn and to
6
6thth lord by Badhakesha. lord by Badhakesha.
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vii.
vii. From Moon, Mars is placed in the 6From Moon, Mars is placed in the 6thth house, Mercury is the 8 house, Mercury is the 8thth lord and lord and
Saturn is the 12
Saturn is the 12thth lord. lord.
viii.
viii. The trouble makers in the horoscope are Saturn, Venus, Mars and Rahu. The trouble makers in the horoscope are Saturn, Venus, Mars and Rahu. Among them Saturn and Mars appear to be troublesome from both
Among them Saturn and Mars appear to be troublesome from both
Lagna and Chandra Lagna. The period and sub-periods of the mentioned Lagna and Chandra Lagna. The period and sub-periods of the mentioned planets can bring serious health troubles, especially that of Saturn and planets can bring serious health troubles, especially that of Saturn and Mars.
Mars. ix.
ix. His troubles occurred in Venus-Mars when Saturn was transitingHis troubles occurred in Venus-Mars when Saturn was transiting Sagittarius 24
Sagittarius 24thth degree, Rahu was in Pisces and Jupiter in Gemini. degree, Rahu was in Pisces and Jupiter in Gemini.
Saturn transiting trine to the natal Rahu in Rasi and Navamsa confirms Saturn transiting trine to the natal Rahu in Rasi and Navamsa confirms the problem.
the problem. x.
x. The health trouble happened in Venus-Rahu The health trouble happened in Venus-Rahu
Case 2: Jayj Jacobs Case 2: Jayj Jacobs
American second generation astrologer, raised by Donald "Moby Dick" Jacobs American second generation astrologer, raised by Donald "Moby Dick" Jacobs who started his training when he was 15. Jayj began his professional practice who started his training when he was 15. Jayj began his professional practice in '72 when he moved from Hawaii to San Francisco. His writings have
in '72 when he moved from Hawaii to San Francisco. His writings have appeared in Astrology Now, ASPECTS, Welcome to Planet Earth,
appeared in Astrology Now, ASPECTS, Welcome to Planet Earth, The MountainThe Mountain Astrologer, and in three of Llewellyn's astrology anthologies. He has
Astrologer, and in three of Llewellyn's astrology anthologies. He has beenbeen
awarded the Regulus Award for Community Service above and beyond the call awarded the Regulus Award for Community Service above and beyond the call of duty, 1998.
of duty, 1998.
A Type Two diabetic, diagnosed 10/1995, he had a heart attack on 2/21/1997, A Type Two diabetic, diagnosed 10/1995, he had a heart attack on 2/21/1997, 2:18 AM leading to triple by-pass surgery 2/25/1997,
2:18 AM leading to triple by-pass surgery 2/25/1997, 11:05 AM, Green Brae,11:05 AM, Green Brae, CA. In 1998, he broke his ribs on April 4 and had a car accident on June 18, CA. In 1998, he broke his ribs on April 4 and had a car accident on June 18, bouncing off the road and back, resulting in what appeared to be painful bouncing off the road and back, resulting in what appeared to be painful whiplash (before X-rays) but was a crushed (L-1) vertebrae, and aggravated a whiplash (before X-rays) but was a crushed (L-1) vertebrae, and aggravated a spinal (L-4-5) injury from a an
spinal (L-4-5) injury from a an old motorcycle accident (after dark, Septemberold motorcycle accident (after dark, September 1970 in Kailua, HI). 1970 in Kailua, HI). Jayj Jacobs Jayj Jacobs Tue. 2/1/ Tue. 2/1/1949 1949 3:54:003:54:00 36°46' 0"N 90°24' 0"W 36°46' 0"N 90°24' 0"W As As28°20'28°20' PiJy PiJy Sa Sa11°14'11°14' CaMg CaMg Ve Ve0°39'0°39' CpUA CpUA Jp Jp24°25'24°25' ScPA ScPA Me Me22°3'22°3' CaSr CaSr Ma Ma28°41'28°41' VgDn VgDn Mo Mo25°28'25°28' TaPb TaPb Su Su19°6'19°6' GeSr GeSr Ra Ra6°38'6°38' TaAs TaAs Ke Ke6°38'6°38' ScCi ScCi ö ö Jayj Jacobs Jayj Jacobs Tue. 2/1/ Tue. 2/1/1949 1949 3:54:003:54:00 36°46' 0"N 90°24' 0"W 36°46' 0"N 90°24' 0"W As As16°16° Sa SaGKGK12°12° Jp JpBKBK10°10° Me MePiK!PiK!19°19° Ma Ma AK! AK!19°19° Mo Mo Am Am20°20° SuSu PuK PuK 22° 22° Ra RaMKMK30°30° Ke Ke30°30° ö ö R a s h i R a s h i D - 1 ) D - 1 ) 1 : 3 7 : 5 7 - 4 : 0 1 : 3 21 : 3 7 : 5 7 - 4 : 0 1 : 3 2 N a v a m s h a D - 9 ) N a v a m s h a D - 9 ) 3 : 4 6 : 1 9 - 4 : 0 1 : 3 23 : 4 6 : 1 9 - 4 : 0 1 : 3 2 < P a >< P a > Ve VeDKDK6°6°
He died on July 3, 2011 He died on July 3, 2011 Jyotish assessment Jyotish assessment
i.
i. Lagna is devoid of any planet and is also not aspected by any planet.Lagna is devoid of any planet and is also not aspected by any planet. ii.
ii. Moon is in an inimical sign of Moon is in an inimical sign of Saturn and also aspected by Saturn and also aspected by retrograderetrograde Saturn. Moon is also weak as it is few days after Amavasya (Moon in 2 Saturn. Moon is also weak as it is few days after Amavasya (Moon in 2ndnd
from the Sun). Hence it is afflicted by Saturn. from the Sun). Hence it is afflicted by Saturn. iii.
iii. Lagna lord Mars is placed in 3Lagna lord Mars is placed in 3rdrd house conjoined with Merc-Sun-Venus. house conjoined with Merc-Sun-Venus.
Mars is exalted but placed with inimical Mercury, neutral
Mars is exalted but placed with inimical Mercury, neutral Venus andVenus and friendly Sun. Venus is however, the 7
friendly Sun. Venus is however, the 7thth lord, hence has Maraka lord, hence has Maraka
potencies. However, Mars is under Subha-kartari yoga. There is also an potencies. However, Mars is under Subha-kartari yoga. There is also an exchange of Sun and Saturn.
exchange of Sun and Saturn. iv.
iv. Moon sign lord Saturn is retrograde and placed Moon sign lord Saturn is retrograde and placed in an inimical sign ofin an inimical sign of Sun and aspected by Rahu.
Sun and aspected by Rahu. v.
v. Moon is the badhakesh but fortunately not Moon is the badhakesh but fortunately not afflicted by a maleficafflicted by a malefic conjunction. The Badhaka sign is also f
conjunction. The Badhaka sign is also free of occupation. There is noree of occupation. There is no Badhaka trouble.
Badhaka trouble. vi.
vi. The troublemakers are Mercury and Venus being the 8 The troublemakers are Mercury and Venus being the 8thth and 12 and 12thth lord lord
conjoined with Mars. Also, Saturn and Rahu from the
conjoined with Mars. Also, Saturn and Rahu from the Moon’sMoon’s perspective.
perspective. vii.
vii. Ketu is also afflicted by its placement in Ketu is also afflicted by its placement in 1212thth house and aspected by 3 house and aspected by 3rdrd
lord and retrograde Saturn. lord and retrograde Saturn.
