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Ptolemy’s concept of Antiscion to identify conspiracy against the government. Ptolemy’s concept of Antiscion to identify conspiracy against the government. Written by Jayasree Saranathan.
Written by Jayasree Saranathan.
(This is a research article published in January 2011 issue of The Astrological (This is a research article published in January 2011 issue of The Astrological eMagazine under the caption ‘SriRama’s coronation’)
eMagazine under the caption ‘SriRama’s coronation’)
Astrology is not confined to making predictions about
Astrology is not confined to making predictions about individuals. When masses areindividuals. When masses are affected and countries are challenged, the heavens do throw up some signs of distress! affected and countries are challenged, the heavens do throw up some signs of distress! The oft repeated signs of distress given in
The oft repeated signs of distress given in Ithihasas are about the affliction by RahuIthihasas are about the affliction by Rahu caused to the Sun and the moon. In addition there is a concept known as Antiscion, caused to the Sun and the moon. In addition there is a concept known as Antiscion, popularized by Ptolemy that helps in predicting in
popularized by Ptolemy that helps in predicting in advance the behind- the advance the behind- the - curtain- curtain conspiracies to topple or overthrow a
conspiracies to topple or overthrow a legitimate government. An understanding of theselegitimate government. An understanding of these issues does help us in scanning
issues does help us in scanning the skies to predict a probable terror attack the skies to predict a probable terror attack or a topplingor a toppling game beforehand in today’s scenario.
game beforehand in today’s scenario.
The earliest known secret conspiracy that was h
The earliest known secret conspiracy that was held against the government was byeld against the government was by Manthara who influenced Kaikeyi to stall the coronation of Sri Rama. The people of Manthara who influenced Kaikeyi to stall the coronation of Sri Rama. The people of Ayodhya had been waiting for the day to see their beloved prince Rama to ascend the Ayodhya had been waiting for the day to see their beloved prince Rama to ascend the throne. Kaikeyi also was waiting for that day to
throne. Kaikeyi also was waiting for that day to see Rama ascend the throne. see Rama ascend the throne. But theBut the aging king Dasharatha did n
aging king Dasharatha did not show any inkling to transfer power to his deaot show any inkling to transfer power to his dea r son.r son.
Suddenly he announced that he was going to transfer power to Rama the very next day. Suddenly he announced that he was going to transfer power to Rama the very next day. The decision seemed to be spontaneous at the outset. But the king did indicate that this The decision seemed to be spontaneous at the outset. But the king did indicate that this decision about the day of coronation was indeed discussed by him with his astrologers. decision about the day of coronation was indeed discussed by him with his astrologers. Even as the city of Ayodhya was
Even as the city of Ayodhya was bracing for the festivities the next day, a secretbracing for the festivities the next day, a secret discussion between Manthara and Kaikeyi the previous night turned the day into a discussion between Manthara and Kaikeyi the previous night turned the day into a dreadful one. The conspiracy to
dreadful one. The conspiracy to stall the transfer of power having the trappings of stall the transfer of power having the trappings of aa toppling effect on a genuine government was hatched around the same time of an toppling effect on a genuine government was hatched around the same time of an auspicious day for coronation. The result of that
auspicious day for coronation. The result of that conspiracy was gloom all over the land,conspiracy was gloom all over the land, with the crown prince exiled an
with the crown prince exiled and the king leaving his mortal d the king leaving his mortal coils. The country wascoils. The country was plunged into a state of despondency for the next 14 years.
plunged into a state of despondency for the next 14 years.
Here comes a genuine question why such an obstruction could not be anticipated by the Here comes a genuine question why such an obstruction could not be anticipated by the astrologers? Or did the astrologers of King Dasaratha go
at that time? These are quite interesting and intriguing questions that have been asked at that time? These are quite interesting and intriguing questions that have been asked from time to time. This article seeks to put in perspective the kind of astrological factors from time to time. This article seeks to put in perspective the kind of astrological factors that stalled the coronation and also shook the kingdom (government) plunging the
that stalled the coronation and also shook the kingdom (government) plunging the country and its people into despair. Using
country and its people into despair. Using those factors, it is further discussed whether those factors, it is further discussed whether similar factors were seen in the toppling attempts or assaults on p
similar factors were seen in the toppling attempts or assaults on p resent-day governments.resent-day governments.
The background of Rama’s coronation. The background of Rama’s coronation.
According to Valimiki Ramayana, the King Dasharatha took a sudden decision to crown According to Valimiki Ramayana, the King Dasharatha took a sudden decision to crown Sri Rama on the advice of his astrologers based on
Sri Rama on the advice of his astrologers based on nimittha sastra, swapna sastra andnimittha sastra, swapna sastra and the gochara position of planets
the gochara position of planetsat that time. The king has had some bad dreams; theat that time. The king has had some bad dreams; the unusual fall of comets had been there and malefic planets were encroaching the King’s unusual fall of comets had been there and malefic planets were encroaching the King’s birth star at that time. The king feared a sudden death to him and therefore did not want birth star at that time. The king feared a sudden death to him and therefore did not want
to delay the transfer of power any longer. to delay the transfer of power any longer. Here comes a question why he
Here comes a question why he did not transfer power earlier itself. Rama was 25 yearsdid not transfer power earlier itself. Rama was 25 years old at that time (as told by Sita to
old at that time (as told by Sita to Ravana who came in Ravana who came in the garb of an ascetic in the garb of an ascetic in AranyaAranya khanda). The king could have crowned him much earlier. Why did he postpone the khanda). The king could have crowned him much earlier. Why did he postpone the coronation which was very much
coronation which was very much awaited by the citizens?awaited by the citizens? The major reasons could be
The major reasons could be
(1) the adverse Gochara for Rama
(1) the adverse Gochara for Rama (Jupiter in Janma rasi and Saturn in seven (Jupiter in Janma rasi and Saturn in seven and a half and a half year sojourn, as calculated from his birth chart for
year sojourn, as calculated from his birth chart for his 25his 25ththyear) andyear) and
(2) the inauspicious dasa timings in Rama’s horoscope. Since his birth was in Punarvasu (2) the inauspicious dasa timings in Rama’s horoscope. Since his birth was in Punarvasu in cancer, he must hav
in cancer, he must have been born in e been born in the last part with less than 4 years of Jupiter dasa atthe last part with less than 4 years of Jupiter dasa at his birth. Until 23
his birth. Until 23rdrdyear, the ashtama lord’s dasa had been year, the ashtama lord’s dasa had been running. Saturn was therunning. Saturn was the ashtama lord posited in the 4
ashtama lord posited in the 4ththhouse in its sign of exaltation but was in retrogression.house in its sign of exaltation but was in retrogression. Rama must have been running Mercury dasa – Mercury Bhukthi in his 25
Rama must have been running Mercury dasa – Mercury Bhukthi in his 25ththyear. Mercuryyear. Mercury as lord of 12
as lord of 12ththand 3and 3rdrdwas not the right time to ascend the throne. The 12was not the right time to ascend the throne. The 12thth lordship of lordship of Mercury was more indicative of an exile!
Mercury was more indicative of an exile! So the king had be
So the king had been postponing the transfer of power to hen postponing the transfer of power to his son. But the planetaryis son. But the planetary configurations were not good for himself either.
configurations were not good for himself either.
He tells Rama, "Oh, Rama! Astrologers are informing me
He tells Rama, "Oh, Rama! Astrologers are informing me that fearful planets like Sun,that fearful planets like Sun, Mars and Rahu are en
Mars and Rahu are encroaching my birth star."croaching my birth star." "Whenever such inauspicious signs are produced,
"Whenever such inauspicious signs are produced, the king generally will get either deaththe king generally will get either death or a fearful accident."
Dasharatha says that his birth star was afflicted by three malefics such as
Dasharatha says that his birth star was afflicted by three malefics such as the Sun, Marsthe Sun, Mars and Rahu at that time. This foretells something bad for himself. In monarchy if something and Rahu at that time. This foretells something bad for himself. In monarchy if something bad happens to the King, it means the subjects also would suffer. In modern day
bad happens to the King, it means the subjects also would suffer. In modern day democracies, we can deduc
democracies, we can deduce that such an affliction to the e that such an affliction to the birth star of the ruling partybirth star of the ruling party could spell danger to the
could spell danger to the government or fall of the government. government or fall of the government. Such an affliction to theSuch an affliction to the birth star of the democratic country could spell
birth star of the democratic country could spell doom on the country itself.doom on the country itself. Affliction by Sun, the nodes and solar eclipse
Affliction by Sun, the nodes and solar eclipse
Dasharatha says that his birth star was afflicted by Sun, Mars and Rahu Dasharatha says that his birth star was afflicted by Sun, Mars and Rahu .. It was the solar month of Chithrai. The
It was the solar month of Chithrai. The sun must have been transiting Aries. Countingsun must have been transiting Aries. Counting Rahu's position in Rama's horoscope for the 25
Rahu's position in Rama's horoscope for the 25ththyear (the year in which his coronationyear (the year in which his coronation was arranged as told in Ramayana), we can say that it was in Libra at the time of the was arranged as told in Ramayana), we can say that it was in Libra at the time of the proposed coronation.. If the Sun
proposed coronation.. If the Sun were to afflict his birth star, the birth star must either were to afflict his birth star, the birth star must either belong to Aries or Libra. This also
belong to Aries or Libra. This also fulfils the condition that Rahu also was afflicting thefulfils the condition that Rahu also was afflicting the Sun and his birth star. The sun and Rahu were in opposition and Ketu had joined the sun Sun and his birth star. The sun and Rahu were in opposition and Ketu had joined the sun in Aries at that time.
in Aries at that time.
Ketu’s position
Ketu’s position is crucial on death, despair and is crucial on death, despair and suffering of not only the king but also thesuffering of not only the king but also the subjects because we find a
subjects because we find a similar reference to affliction involving Sun, Rahu and Kesimilar reference to affliction involving Sun, Rahu and Ke tu intu in Bheeshma Parva
Bheeshma Parva ininMahabharatha.Mahabharatha. Sage Vyasa
Sage Vyasasays, “The Earth is experiencing tremors intermittently and Rahu has seizedsays, “The Earth is experiencing tremors intermittently and Rahu has seized the Sun”
the Sun” (Mahabharatha VI. 3.11(Mahabharatha VI. 3.11).).He continues to say, “Ketu has transgressedHe continues to say, “Ketu has transgressedChitraChitra.. If the afflicted asterism be Chitra, a wise astrologer should predict the
If the afflicted asterism be Chitra, a wise astrologer should predict the death of the ruler death of the ruler of Kurukshethra.”
of Kurukshethra.”
The star Chitra is spread in Libra too.
The star Chitra is spread in Libra too. If Rahu was in Libra (as reasoned abIf Rahu was in Libra (as reasoned above) at theove) at the time of the proposed coronation of Rama, then Ketu must be in Aries casting an aspect on time of the proposed coronation of Rama, then Ketu must be in Aries casting an aspect on Chitra or Swati or Vishaka.
Chitra or Swati or Vishaka.
We have some other clues in Ramayana to ascertain the star position of Rahu and Ketu. We have some other clues in Ramayana to ascertain the star position of Rahu and Ketu. The coronation was planned on the day of Pushya. The moon had previously conjoined The coronation was planned on the day of Pushya. The moon had previously conjoined the Sun in Aries. The New Moon day could have either occurred in Aswini or Bharani. If the Sun in Aries. The New Moon day could have either occurred in Aswini or Bharani. If it was Aswini, then the day of
it was Aswini, then the day of Pushya selected for coronation could in all probability bePushya selected for coronation could in all probability be Saptami and if the New moon was on Bharani, the day of pushya could have been Saptami and if the New moon was on Bharani, the day of pushya could have been shashti. Of the two, saptami goes well for events like Coronation. So the New moon shashti. Of the two, saptami goes well for events like Coronation. So the New moon could have occurred in Ashwini. The Sun must have been transiting Ashwini then. could have occurred in Ashwini. The Sun must have been transiting Ashwini then. Here is hidden an important astronomical event.
Here is hidden an important astronomical event. A solar eclipse must have occurred whenA solar eclipse must have occurred when the moon joined the
the moon joined the sun in Aries with the nodes coming in sun in Aries with the nodes coming in opposition in Aries- Libra.opposition in Aries- Libra. This is not mentioned in Ramayana. However the affliction caused by the Sun and Rahu This is not mentioned in Ramayana. However the affliction caused by the Sun and Rahu
to Dasharatha’s birth star could well mean that
to Dasharatha’s birth star could well mean that it refers to a solar eclipse and that it hadit refers to a solar eclipse and that it had occurred in Dasharatha’s birth star.
occurred in Dasharatha’s birth star. Generally no big events like coronation
Generally no big events like coronation will be planned in the pwill be planned in the paksha (fortnight) that hadaksha (fortnight) that had seen an eclipse. But du
seen an eclipse. But due to the affliction to the King’s birth star, the astrologers hade to the affliction to the King’s birth star, the astrologers had rushed to the immediate good day t
rushed to the immediate good day that was auspicious hat was auspicious for Rama’s birtfor Rama’s birth star also. Weh star also. We often come across reference to Tara balam in Ramayana. The Sampat tara for Rama was often come across reference to Tara balam in Ramayana. The Sampat tara for Rama was considered as an important factor for the
considered as an important factor for the auspiciousness of the coronation day.auspiciousness of the coronation day.
Affliction by Ketu. Affliction by Ketu.
From the above analysis, we can
From the above analysis, we can deduce that in all probability Ketu was deduce that in all probability Ketu was aspecting Chitraaspecting Chitra because death of the ruler is indicated by Ketu aspecting Chitra according to sage Vyasa. because death of the ruler is indicated by Ketu aspecting Chitra according to sage Vyasa.
It is also deduced that
It is also deduced thatDasharatha’s birth star must have been either Ashwini orDasharatha’s birth star must have been either Ashwini or Chithra.
Chithra. The losses suffered by the people of Ayodhya in The losses suffered by the people of Ayodhya in Ramayana and of HastinapuraRamayana and of Hastinapura in Mahabharatha were foretold by the affliction of Rahu over the Sun and Ketu over in Mahabharatha were foretold by the affliction of Rahu over the Sun and Ketu over Chitra!
Chitra! The
The SunSun stands for the King and Government.stands for the King and Government. The
The RahuRahusignifies the strangulating coil that signifies the strangulating coil that suffocates the victim.suffocates the victim. Simultaneously
SimultaneouslyKetuKetucasts its ‘eye’ on Chitra!casts its ‘eye’ on Chitra! Chitra is the star presided by
Chitra is the star presided by MarsMars, a natural malefic. But here, in , a natural malefic. But here, in the context of thethe context of the Ruler and the Ruled,
Ruler and the Ruled, it has a different connotation. That conit has a different connotation. That connotation is that the Full Moonnotation is that the Full Moon in Chitra (in the month of Chaithra) stands for the Royal Umbrella! The Royal Umbrella in Chitra (in the month of Chaithra) stands for the Royal Umbrella! The Royal Umbrella is the symbol of Rule of the king.
is the symbol of Rule of the king.
This is known from the ancient Tamil text called
This is known from the ancient Tamil text called Pura naanuruPura naanuru..Verse 60 of PuraVerse 60 of Pura naanuru is categorized under a sub division called “
naanuru is categorized under a sub division called “Kudai MangalamKudai Mangalam” which means” which means “The auspicious Royal Umbrella” as per the grammar texts.
“The auspicious Royal Umbrella” as per the grammar texts. The verse says that the Full moon resembles the
The verse says that the Full moon resembles the Royal umbrellaRoyal umbrella. The Royal umbrella is. The Royal umbrella is a symbol of protection to the subjects similar to how
a symbol of protection to the subjects similar to how the Full moon protects the worldthe Full moon protects the world from heat by absorbing the light rays of the
from heat by absorbing the light rays of the sun and spreading only cool light sun and spreading only cool light to the earth.to the earth. The verse was written on the
The verse was written on the day of Chitra- Pournami and compares the full-moon to day of Chitra- Pournami and compares the full-moon to thethe coolness spread by the King’s Royal Umbrella.
coolness spread by the King’s Royal Umbrella. One can imagine what
One can imagine what it would mean if the malefic Ketu it would mean if the malefic Ketu aspects such a Chitra in theaspects such a Chitra in the solar month of Aries!
If Ketu afflicts Chitra, it foretells fall of the King and misfortune to the Throne. If Ketu afflicts Chitra, it foretells fall of the King and misfortune to the Throne. It happened so, at
It happened so, at the time of proposed coronation of Sri Rama.the time of proposed coronation of Sri Rama. It eventually saw the fall of the Royal U
It eventually saw the fall of the Royal Umbrella. The Crown Prince was sent on exile!mbrella. The Crown Prince was sent on exile! The result was that the kingdom went into gloom and people lost happiness.
The result was that the kingdom went into gloom and people lost happiness. This perhaps was foretold by astrologers to Dasharatha!
This perhaps was foretold by astrologers to Dasharatha!
Thus the important astrological factors for the fall of the king or the government or the Thus the important astrological factors for the fall of the king or the government or the country itself to enemy forces are known from the
country itself to enemy forces are known from the affliction caused by Sun, Mars and theaffliction caused by Sun, Mars and the nodes to the star of the king or ruling party or the country and also a solar eclipse
nodes to the star of the king or ruling party or the country and also a solar eclipse occurring in that star.
occurring in that star.
Antiscion of the Sun to detect toppling conspiracies. Antiscion of the Sun to detect toppling conspiracies.
The analysis does not end here. The conspiracy by Manthara had been the cause of the The analysis does not end here. The conspiracy by Manthara had been the cause of the gloom in the country. Such conspiracies must
gloom in the country. Such conspiracies must also be hidden in the also be hidden in the celestial map at thatcelestial map at that time. In this context the
time. In this context the Greek concept of AntisciaGreek concept of Antisciasolves the riddle of how to identifysolves the riddle of how to identify such sinister pre-plan made against the government
such sinister pre-plan made against the government or the king.or the king. The word “
The word “AntisciaAntiscia”” comes from the Latincomes from the Latin antisciiantiscii and the Greekand the Greek antiskioi
antiskioi meaningmeaning
anti = opposite and skia =
anti = opposite and skia = shadow. Antiscia means “shadow. Antiscia means “Shadows on theShadows on the
other side
other side”.”.
In his book “
In his book “The mathesis: Ancient Astrology Theory andThe mathesis: Ancient Astrology Theory and
Practice
Practice”,”, the author Julius Firmicus claims that “the author Julius Firmicus claims that “Ptolemy followed no other Ptolemy followed no other theory but that of Antiscia.”
theory but that of Antiscia.” Ptolemy
Ptolemy is said to have given is said to have given utmost importance to antiscia in making predictions. Heutmost importance to antiscia in making predictions. He had also explained in detail the unnatural or brutal or sudden deaths caused by nature or had also explained in detail the unnatural or brutal or sudden deaths caused by nature or by man-made actions. He did see a siege of the Sun and the Moon (government and the by man-made actions. He did see a siege of the Sun and the Moon (government and the people) in such deaths. A
people) in such deaths. According to him, the transit of malefic planets in the ccording to him, the transit of malefic planets in the antiscion of antiscion of the Sun does show a secret plan to dislodge the throne or the king.
the Sun does show a secret plan to dislodge the throne or the king. The antiscion (pl. antiscia) of a planet is the
The antiscion (pl. antiscia) of a planet is the shadow point of a planetshadow point of a planet. Any planet. Any planet transiting or aspecting the antiscion point of another
transiting or aspecting the antiscion point of another planet will bring out covert kinds of planet will bring out covert kinds of events--backroom meetings, secret doings, discreet happenings that
events--backroom meetings, secret doings, discreet happenings that will have an impactwill have an impact on the significance of the planet whose
on the significance of the planet whose antiscion it is tantiscion it is transiting or aspecting. ransiting or aspecting. If maleficsIf malefics are involved, then the
are involved, then the results will be inimical to the planet. Benefics in association withresults will be inimical to the planet. Benefics in association with antiscion will give benefic results.
Since Sun is the signifactor of the Government
Since Sun is the signifactor of the Government or King or throne, its antiscion gainsor King or throne, its antiscion gains importance in assessing the fortunes of the king.
importance in assessing the fortunes of the king. If a malefic transits the antiscion of theIf a malefic transits the antiscion of the sun, it foretells some shady and secret happenings against the government. The
sun, it foretells some shady and secret happenings against the government. The significance of the malefic determines who is involved in such secret activities. significance of the malefic determines who is involved in such secret activities.
Calculation of antiscion Calculation of antiscion The
The antiscionantiscionis theis the exact point of a planet on the other side of the solsticeexact point of a planet on the other side of the solstice..In order toIn order to calculate an antiscion point, the degree of the planet for which the antiscion is to be calculate an antiscion point, the degree of the planet for which the antiscion is to be located must be subtracted from 30 degrees. Suppose a planet is at 10 degrees north of located must be subtracted from 30 degrees. Suppose a planet is at 10 degrees north of the axis of solstice (0 Cancer/0 Capricorn) in
the axis of solstice (0 Cancer/0 Capricorn) in Capricorn, then its antiscion is at 10 degreesCapricorn, then its antiscion is at 10 degrees south of the axis at Capricorn.
south of the axis at Capricorn. That means its antiscion with be at 20 That means its antiscion with be at 20 degrees of degrees of Sagittarius. To put it
Sagittarius. To put it shortly,shortly,
30 degrees – the longitude of the sun in a sign = antiscion of the sign. 30 degrees – the longitude of the sun in a sign = antiscion of the sign. The antiscion signs are shown here.
The antiscion signs are shown here.
For Sagittarius, the antiscion is at Capricorn and vice
For Sagittarius, the antiscion is at Capricorn and vice versa.versa. For Scorpio, the antiscion is at Aquarius and
For Scorpio, the antiscion is at Aquarius and vice versa.vice versa. For Libra, the antiscion is at Pisces and vice
For Gemini, the antiscion is at Cancer an
For Gemini, the antiscion is at Cancer and vice versa.d vice versa. For Taurus, the antiscion is at Leo an
For Taurus, the antiscion is at Leo and vice versa.d vice versa. For Aries, the antiscion is at Virgo and
For Aries, the antiscion is at Virgo and vice versa.vice versa.
For our analysis,
For our analysis, the antiscion point of Sun will be the point of shady activitiesthe antiscion point of Sun will be the point of shady activities against the government (Sun).
against the government (Sun).Malefics aspecting this point or transiting it is indicativeMalefics aspecting this point or transiting it is indicative of some anti governmental activity.
of some anti governmental activity.
Antiscion at the time of proposed coronation of Rama Antiscion at the time of proposed coronation of Rama
We can check the antiscion of the Sun in the chart of the proposed coronation of Sri We can check the antiscion of the Sun in the chart of the proposed coronation of Sri Rama. There was a ‘pre-plan’ or a conspiracy that happened behind the back of the king Rama. There was a ‘pre-plan’ or a conspiracy that happened behind the back of the king with
with MantharaManthara injecting the venom intoinjecting the venom intoKaikeyiKaikeyi’’s mind, to destabilize the efforts of thes mind, to destabilize the efforts of the king in conducting the coronation of Rama. Such a conspiracy or toppling plan can
king in conducting the coronation of Rama. Such a conspiracy or toppling plan can happen only at the shadow of the Sun according to the Greek concept of antiscia. happen only at the shadow of the Sun according to the Greek concept of antiscia. The antiscion falls on the other
The antiscion falls on the other side of the sun.side of the sun. At the time of coronation of Rama,
At the time of coronation of Rama, the sun was Aries.the sun was Aries. Therefore the antiscion of Aries falls in Virgo.
Therefore the antiscion of Aries falls in Virgo.
There must have been
There must have been some affliction to Virgo at the time of proposed some affliction to Virgo at the time of proposed coronation.coronation. One probability is that Mars was in Virgo at that
Recalling Dasharatha’s words on the astrological affliction to his birth star,
Recalling Dasharatha’s words on the astrological affliction to his birth star,Sun, RahuSun, Rahu and Mars were encroaching his birth star
and Mars were encroaching his birth starat that time. We have analyzed the probableat that time. We have analyzed the probable position of Rahu and Sun. We had no way to know where Mars was at that time. The position of Rahu and Sun. We had no way to know where Mars was at that time. The probable location of Mars at that time could be in Virgo (8
probable location of Mars at that time could be in Virgo (8thth aspect on Aries / Ashwini) or aspect on Aries / Ashwini) or in Libra in which case Mars would be in conjunction with Rahu or in Capricorn (4
in Libra in which case Mars would be in conjunction with Rahu or in Capricorn (4thth aspect from there)
aspect from there)
The scenario could have been like this. The scenario could have been like this. Scenario-1
Scenario-1
If Mars was in Libra, then Dasharatha’s birth star could h
If Mars was in Libra, then Dasharatha’s birth star could h ave been encroached ave been encroached by bothby both Rahu and Mars in co
Rahu and Mars in conjunction, while the Sun was aspecting it from Aries. This fulfilsnjunction, while the Sun was aspecting it from Aries. This fulfils Dasharatha’s explanation about the malefic combination.
Dasharatha’s explanation about the malefic combination. Scenario-2
Scenario-2
If Mars was in Capricorn, then it could
We place Jupiter in Cancer
We place Jupiter in Cancer at that time, going by the traditional quote at that time, going by the traditional quote by astrologers thatby astrologers that Jupiter was transiting Rama’s Janma rasi when he went o
Jupiter was transiting Rama’s Janma rasi when he went o n exile.n exile. But Mars in Capricorn could not h
But Mars in Capricorn could not have marred the coronation of Rama, ave marred the coronation of Rama, for Mars as 10for Mars as 10thth lord (in Rama’s natal horoscope) would be in the 7
lord (in Rama’s natal horoscope) would be in the 7ththin Guru mangal yoga with Jupiter inin Guru mangal yoga with Jupiter in Cancer.
Cancer. Scenario-3 Scenario-3
But if mars were to be in
But if mars were to be in Virgo, then all the three, namely Sun, Virgo, then all the three, namely Sun, Rahu and Mars, would beRahu and Mars, would be encroaching the birth star (assumed to be) in Aries. In addition, this position could also encroaching the birth star (assumed to be) in Aries. In addition, this position could also fulfill the antiscion of the Sun
fulfill the antiscion of the Sun!! The antiscion of the sun was in !! The antiscion of the sun was in Virgo and if Mars wasVirgo and if Mars was transiting Virgo then, that indicates a toppling work
transiting Virgo then, that indicates a toppling work against the throne.against the throne.
In this scenario, Mars must be retrograde. A retrograde Mars
In this scenario, Mars must be retrograde. A retrograde Mars in an inimical sign could bein an inimical sign could be damaging, though its own strength would be increased.
damaging, though its own strength would be increased.
Recalling a similar instance from
Recalling a similar instance from Udhyoga parva in MahabharathaUdhyoga parva in Mahabharatha, Mars was, Mars was retrograde in Magha thereby his 4
retrograde in Magha thereby his 4thth glance on Scorpion Jyeshta also went retrograde – glance on Scorpion Jyeshta also went retrograde – moving towards Anuradha. “Mars has performed a retrograde turn at Antares (Jyeshta), moving towards Anuradha. “Mars has performed a retrograde turn at Antares (Jyeshta), oh, Madhusoodhana, and appears to be begging Anuradha’s friendship, as if to pacify it.” oh, Madhusoodhana, and appears to be begging Anuradha’s friendship, as if to pacify it.” (Mahabharata -V.141. 8)
(Mahabharata -V.141. 8)This is said to reflect the similarity in the mood of This is said to reflect the similarity in the mood of
reconciliation that Krishna had when he came to meet Duryodhana for averting a war. reconciliation that Krishna had when he came to meet Duryodhana for averting a war.
Applying the allegory of this to the retrogression of Mars in Virgo, it
Applying the allegory of this to the retrogression of Mars in Virgo, it is seen that itsis seen that its glance was moving towards Pisces, the Universal Moksha-sthaan, as though indicating a glance was moving towards Pisces, the Universal Moksha-sthaan, as though indicating a Release from mortal coils for the king Dasharatha!
Release from mortal coils for the king Dasharatha!
In this analysis, we have not included
In this analysis, we have not included the important planetthe important planetSaturnSaturn..If only we can locateIf only we can locate Saturn, it would give a clearer picture
Saturn, it would give a clearer picture about the location of Mars.about the location of Mars. Dasharatha did not talk abou
Dasharatha did not talk about any affliction by Saturn.t any affliction by Saturn. But in all probability, Rama must be running
But in all probability, Rama must be running the seven and a the seven and a half year sojourn of Saturn,half year sojourn of Saturn, as counted from its natal position.
as counted from its natal position.
It could have been either at Leo or cancer (Rama’s Janma rasi) in his 25
It could have been either at Leo or cancer (Rama’s Janma rasi) in his 25ththyear.year. If it was in Leo, then it would be aspecting Libra and Rahu in that.
If it was in Leo, then it would be aspecting Libra and Rahu in that.
If the birth star of Dasharatha was also in Libra, then Saturn must be afflicting the birth If the birth star of Dasharatha was also in Libra, then Saturn must be afflicting the birth star also. But Dasharatha did not include Saturn’s name in the affliction. So the birth star star also. But Dasharatha did not include Saturn’s name in the affliction. So the birth star could not have been in Libra if Saturn was in Leo.
could not have been in Libra if Saturn was in Leo.
If we accept the scenario-1 of Mars, then Saturn must have afflicted Mars too. If true, If we accept the scenario-1 of Mars, then Saturn must have afflicted Mars too. If true, Dasharatha would have definitely mentioned that.
Dasharatha would have definitely mentioned that. So Saturn was not in Leo nor So Saturn was not in Leo nor was Marswas Mars in Libra!
If Saturn was in cancer, then it
If Saturn was in cancer, then it must afflict Sun in Aries by its 10must afflict Sun in Aries by its 10ththaspect. Dasharatha didaspect. Dasharatha did not mention that too. But the antiscion of the Sun would be aspected by Saturn. And not mention that too. But the antiscion of the Sun would be aspected by Saturn. And Saturn would have afflicted Jupiter and Mars also if Mars was assumed to be in Saturn would have afflicted Jupiter and Mars also if Mars was assumed to be in Capricorn! But such an affliction could not have existed because Mars-Rahu- Sun Capricorn! But such an affliction could not have existed because Mars-Rahu- Sun affliction alone was mentioned as a cause of concern.
affliction alone was mentioned as a cause of concern. Hence the probable scenario
Hence the probable scenario is Mars transiting Virgo and Saturn in Leo.is Mars transiting Virgo and Saturn in Leo.
Saturn aspects Rahu from that position, but since Rahu is in the nature of Saturn Saturn aspects Rahu from that position, but since Rahu is in the nature of Saturn (Shanivat Rahu), no explicit mention of
(Shanivat Rahu), no explicit mention of Saturn’s aspect on Rahu was made.Saturn’s aspect on Rahu was made.
This also gives better chances to
This also gives better chances to assume that Dasharatha’s birth star was not in Libra.assume that Dasharatha’s birth star was not in Libra. It must have been Ashwini in Aries.
It must have been Ashwini in Aries.
And more importantly for our justification of Antiscion of the Sun working against And more importantly for our justification of Antiscion of the Sun working against Dasharatha’s favor, Mars must have been
Dasharatha’s favor, Mars must have been in Virgo. This satisfies the contention of thein Virgo. This satisfies the contention of the afflictions told by Dasharatha that Rahu, Sun and Mars were afflicting his birth star. afflictions told by Dasharatha that Rahu, Sun and Mars were afflicting his birth star.
The concept of antiscion o
The concept of antiscion of the sun works in the charts of f the sun works in the charts of terror attacks and attacks onterror attacks and attacks on nations. A prominent instance of assault on
nations. A prominent instance of assault on our nation was the attack onour nation was the attack onIndianIndian Parliament
Parliament that happened on 13-12-2001 at 11-45 am. The lagna was at 12-10 degreesthat happened on 13-12-2001 at 11-45 am. The lagna was at 12-10 degrees Aquarius. The sun was at 2
Aquarius. The sun was at 27 Sc-27’ degrees and its antiscion at 2 7 Sc-27’ degrees and its antiscion at 2 Aq-35’ degrees. MarsAq-35’ degrees. Mars has just crossed the Antiscion point which fell in
has just crossed the Antiscion point which fell in the Martian constellation. Ketu aspectsthe Martian constellation. Ketu aspects it from Sagittarius.
it from Sagittarius.
The worst assault on the nation occurred on 26-11-2008, in Mumbai that lasted for a day The worst assault on the nation occurred on 26-11-2008, in Mumbai that lasted for a day starting from 9-20 pm on 26
starting from 9-20 pm on 26thth. The position of Sun was 27 . The position of Sun was 27 Sc 25'. Its antiscion was 2 AqSc 25'. Its antiscion was 2 Aq 35’ in Shathabhishak. Saturn and Mars were aspecting the antiscion at the time of attack. 35’ in Shathabhishak. Saturn and Mars were aspecting the antiscion at the time of attack. We can see the
We can see the severe affliction to the antiscion of the sun in severe affliction to the antiscion of the sun in the bombing times of the bombing times of Nagasaki and Hiroshima that led to
Nagasaki and Hiroshima that led to the fall of the Japanese empire. The the fall of the Japanese empire. The antiscion wasantiscion was hemmed in between Mars, Saturn and
hemmed in between Mars, Saturn and Rahu while the Sun was transiting the asterism of Rahu while the Sun was transiting the asterism of mercury which was afflicted by malefics. ]
mercury which was afflicted by malefics. ]
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