How to analyze a Dasha

 

4. Vargas. The divisional charts or amsas cover many themes. E.g. the Navamsa is the marriage amsa, the Dasamamsa the career amsa, etc.

Hart taught that the most powerful use of the varga charts is in analyzing the placement of the dasa and bhukti lords in the relevant varga. He used the Iyer method (explored elsewhere on this website) to ascertain whether the themes indicated by the specific amsa would go well or poorly during the dasa/bhukti period.

One of the most important insights I've gotten from him is about the four types of placement:

A. Poorly placed and weak.

A Dasa lord is poorly placed if it's part of a Papa Sankhya Yoga or is a malefic in a Mishra Sankhya Yoga or is either a benefic or a malefic in a bad house (3 or 6 or 8 or 12) without a planet in the corresponding house (11 or 8 or 6 or 2 respectively). A Dasa lord is weak if it is within 3 degrees of the Sun natally or in a planetary war in the Rasi chart or debilitated in the amsa chart.

If the lord is both poorly placed and weak, then the themes of the varga chart both go poorly and are very challenging to the native.

(There are some exceptions to this general rule, e.g. if the Dasa lord is aspected by a strong Jupiter, themes better.)

2. Poorly placed and strong.

If the Dasa lord in the varga chart is poorly placed (see above) but is also in its own or exalted sign or Vargottama or has Dig Bala or is Retrograde, then there are definitely challenges but the person can handle them. Think of a very skilled captain navigating a bad storm.

3. Well placed and weak.

If the Dasa lord is a malefic in a good house (with no planet in the corresponding house) or a benefic in a good house or in a Mishra or Shuba Sankhya Yoga, but the Dasa lord is weak, then the themes go well but the person can't make a lot out of them.

E.g. a person in a good period in their marriage but they can't fully appreciate their spouse.

4. Well placed and strong.

If the Dasa lord is well placed and strong, then the themes of the varga are well-augmented and the person is able to take full advantage of them.

5. Dasas. Dasas are periods of time when a particular planet is activated. During such periods, everything the planet signifies and touches (by aspect, rulership, residency by house, etc.) is mobilized.

When, for example, a person runs the Dasa of the 4th lord, many of the themes of the Fourth House will come to the fore, including home, land, Mother, happiness, etc.

Gandanta

 

GANDANTA IN VEDIC ASTROLOGY – KARMIC KNOT

Jupiter is going through Gandant degrees so I thought of penning down about this rare talked phenomenon. Will try to keep it simple so many can take the real zist of it, else in Mula Gandant I can write down 100 pages as it has too many classifications.

WHAT IS GANDANTA?

When planet is in the last 3degree 20mins of watery signs(cancecr,scorp,pisces) or first 3degree 20mins of fiery signs then it is called ‘Planet in Gandant’.

In other words planets when is in the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Revati or First Pada of Ashwini, Magha and Mula is in Gandant.

End of Pisces & Revati nakshatra, the beginning of Aries & Ashwinī Nakshatra

End of Cancer & Ashlesha Nakshatra, beginning of Leo & Magha Nakshatra

End of Scorpio & Jyeshtha Nakshatra, and finally, beginning of Sagittarius & Mula Nakshatra.

RESULT OF GANDANTA :

If you analyze what I have written above, you will realize Nakshatras involved are only owned by Mercury & Ketu. Mercury stands for the "Intellect" and the "thinking mind". Ketu is one Planet who can pervert the intellect with ease. Now you will be able to understand why Gandanta is a serious affliction.

Gandant is a heavy lumps of BAD Karma got saved in your Karmic account which a person never thought of clearing or changing over many births which created a knot. The native has done same sort of mistakes or bad Karma in many past lives which the native never tried to correct and chances are that, native will continue the same in present birth too. So it’s a never ending cycle to be trapped due to own Karma.

Natural malefic planets like Sun, Mars, Ketu, Rahu, Saturn, afflicted Mercury, waning and afflicted Moon are innately predisposed to cause disturbance in health whether mental or physical.

Saturn and Rahu are also the Karakas of disease and if they are linked in any manner with the disease ruling 6th house, they are rendered especially potent to give ill-health according to the Sign.

Gandanta experience can be extremely painful, but it is necessary for the soul to grow into another dimension.

Classification of Gandanta

Classification 1: Gandanta in day birth is called Pitra Gandanta (danger to father), while Gandanta in night birth is called Matri Gandanta (danger to mother).

• Classification 2: (1) Revati-Ashvini is called Sva-Gandanta (danger to self). (2) Ashlesha-Magha is called Matri Gandanta (danger to mother) and (3) Jyeshtha-Moola is called Pitra Gandanta (danger to father).

PURPOSE OF GANDANT PLANET

A planet in Gandant is very powerful, it conveys a very special purpose in life as per the planet, its signification, its lordship and positioning. So no way you can get escaped from the result of Gandant planet in your lifetime until you understand what is your Karmic load which you never tried to rectify.

Dasha of Gandant Planet:

Dasa of planets placed in Gandanta are terrible to the house lorded by the planet and the natural significations of the planet.

Planet in Gandanta showcases an inauspicious effect even during its Pratyantar Dasha I have observed.

Even Dasha Bhukti of Yogakarak planet when in Gandant can give amazing drama in life, even I have seen leading to imprisonment etc.

Dasha Bhukti of Gandant planet will bring up past life issues related to the lordship of that very planet and the person can be in constant fear even during in PD.

There are three kinds of Gandanta:

1. The Lagna Gandanta, which is at times called Swa Gandant, lots of backlog towards your own soul and lots of self destructive action done in past lives.

2. The Nakshatra Gandanta – results as per your planet lordship and significance.

3. The Tithi Gandanta – Lots of sudden unnatural obstacles in life which has no logical reasoning.

Remedy

As usual everyone will ask me whats the remedy of it? Actually the remedy which is written in Vedic scriptures is mainly Hom-Hawan just after the birth of such native also during the specific years of native repeating the same. But many do not perform such and then keep searching for remedy when stuck in life badly.

Then only Karma correction can be worked out nothing much, this is the harsh and core reality. Or

Be the evolved soul by performing many austerity to subside Gandanta effects.

SUMMERY:

Gandanta is one of the negative effects that can befall a Planet. More affliction to that planet, more rise of negative behavioral traits are guaranteed. I have observed at times, that a mental aberration due to Moon being in Gandant Degrees is less dangerous to the society and to their near and dear ones, than affliction to Mercury, Jupiter and Venus. You can lock up a lunatic person, but an intelligent criminal who you can do nothing about; because intelligent criminal constantly comes up with ways to outsmart the law. Case in point - Fank Abagnale.

P.S. Jupiter is in Gandant right now till 30th April, whoever having Planet Gandant in Mula they will surly go through lots of insecurities, constant fear, lack of productivity in life. Cause the dispositor of your Gandant planet Jupiter is also in Gandant via transit. During 2017 Saturn was crossing same degrees and many messed up badly.

Jupiter Gandanta in birth chart

Gandanta in Jyotish applies to specific points of the zodiac.

26deg 40 min Pisces to 3 deg 20 of Aries

26deg 40 min Cancer to 3 deg 20 of Leo

26deg 40 min Scorpio to 3 deg 20 of Sagittarius

If Jupiter is in Gandanta, every 13 years when it passes over that point, depending on the Mahadasa and antardasa, there will be a propensity to be driven toward a decision which involves that weak Jupiter 

There will be hurdles and difficulties as one moves on the path of spiritual growth, but difficulties bring humility and destruction of ego and complete submission to the supreme

During this period, the things ruled by Jupiter may be harder to access or may be experienced with more of a sense of struggle. Jupiter rules money, expansion, abundance, children, knowledge, education and dharma. It is the planet of truth, so it is signifies our inner sense of what is right, real, true, just and fair. The Mars aspect, during this transit, will make this a period that is inclined to produce arguments

Legal bickering over the wrong actions o

feel more stuck or pressured 

Gandant is a heavy lumps of BAD Karma got saved in your Karmic account which a person never thought of clearing or changing over many births which created a knot. The native has done same sort of mistakes or bad Karma in many past lives which the native never tried to correct and chances are that, native will continue the same in present birth too. So it’s a never ending cycle to be trapped due to own Karma.

Gandanta experience can be extremely painful, but it is necessary for the soul to grow into another dimension.

Dasha of Gandant Planet:

Dasa of planets placed in Gandanta are terrible to the house lorded by the planet and the natural significations of the planet.

Planet in Gandanta showcases an inauspicious effect even during its Pratyantar Dasha I have observed.

Even Dasha Bhukti of Yogakarak planet when in Gandant can give amazing drama in life, even I have seen leading to imprisonment etc.

Dasha Bhukti of Gandant planet will bring up past life issues related to the lordship of that very planet and the person can be in constant fear even during in PD.

Remedy

1. Embrace emotional healing: Use this time to explore your emotions and heal unresolved issues. Engage in therapy, journaling, meditation, or other self-care practices that promote emotional well-being and introspection.
2. Seek spiritual guidance: Consult spiritual teachers, texts, or practices that resonate with you and can help you navigate this transformative period.
3. Be open to change: Embrace the potential for growth and change during Jupiter’s transit through Gandanta. Be open to reevaluating your beliefs and values, and consider how they align with your life’s purpose.
4. Cultivate compassion and empathy: As Jupiter in Gandanta can stir up intense emotions, practice compassion and empathy for yourself and others. Recognize that this period can be challenging, and offer support and understanding to those around you.
5. Focus on growth and learning: Use the wisdom and expansive energy of Jupiter to pursue personal growth, learning, and development during this transit.

Remedies for Jupiter in Gandanta

1. Charity is said to be one of the best ways to mitigate the negative effects of Jupiter in gandanta. Devotees can donate to a charity that is close to their heart or to a temple or religious organization.
2. Recite Jupiter-related mantras, such as Om Gurave Namah or Om Brhaspataye Namah to strengthen Jupiter’s positive influence in your life. Chanting these mantras daily can help bring clarity, wisdom, and spiritual growth during this transit.
3. Donating items related to Jupiter, such as yellow clothing, chickpeas, turmeric, or saffron, can help balance Jupiter’s energies. Donate these items on Thursdays, the day ruled by Jupiter, to maximize the effects.
4. Engage in regular meditation and mindfulness practices to help you navigate the emotional and spiritual changes during this period. Techniques such as breath awareness or loving-kindness meditation can help you stay grounded and centered during the transit.
5. Pay respects and offer prayers to your guru or spiritual teachers, acknowledging their role in your spiritual journey. Their blessings can help guide and protect you during Jupiter’s transit through Gandanta. You can do so by listening to the Guru Paduka Stotram by Adi Shankaracharya.

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Solstices and Sankrantis: Living In Harmony with the Seasons and Cycles of Time

 

For everything there is a season. A time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)

Learning to live in harmony with the natural seasons and in alignment with the most appropriate astrological timing helps us to flow more purposefully with grace and ease in our lives.

Solstices and Sankrantis: Living In Harmony with the Seasons and Cycles of Time

The summer solstice, also known as Midsummer Night, signals the beginning of astronomical summer in the northern latitudes.  During the summer solstice, the Earth is tilted toward the Sun so that the vertical solar rays strike the Tropic of Cancer. At this moment, according to the geocentric (earth-centered) view, the Sun reaches its northernmost point at +23.5 declination, meaning that it is 23 and 1/2 degrees north of the celestial equator.

Solstices, equinoxes, and the passage of the Sun into a new sidereal sign every month are known as sankrantis in Vedic astrology. The term sankranti in Sanskrit means “course, passage, or entry into.” According to classical Muhurta (elective astrology), we should avoid sankrantis for any new undertaking, like beginning a job or new program of study, making a significant purchase, setting out on a journey, establishing a business venture, or getting engaged or married, and so on.

Therefore, it is best not to initiate these kinds of worldly endeavors during the solstice and for three days afterward. This is because the Sun symbolizes the soul of the world and the vitality of everything in life. If we want a new venture to have positive, valuable, and lasting results, the Sun needs to be strong when we set it in motion.

Often what we set into motion on sankrantis will not have the expected outcome. At the same time, these days are priceless for inner reflection.

Vedic Astrology’s Understanding of the Solstices: Entering Into Shiva Time!

According to Vedic astrology, the first waxing half of the solar year from winter to summer solstice in the northern hemisphere is known as uttarayana. This is the Vishnu half of the year that represents the expansive cycle of conscious energy projecting upward and outward into the material realm.

Uttarayana is the most auspicious half of the year in which to act and establish new enterprises. For those in the northern hemisphere, this part of the yearly cycle will end after the solstice on June 21, and will begin again at the winter solstice on December 21, 2023.

Dakshinayana is the second half of the solar year extending from summer to winter solstice in the northern hemisphere. This is the time of the year when Lord Vishnu takes his rest and Lord Shiva steps in. During this part of the year, the Sun’s power will gradually wane as it moves southward in its declination cycle.

In dakshinayana, we may reap what was sown during uttarayana. That is to say, dakshinayana is generally the time for winding down and finishing what was set into motion in the first half of the year. (And of course, all of this is reversed in the southern hemisphere). As the natural flow slowly moves back to Source during dakshinayana, this is the hemicycle in which to focus more deeply on health, healing, and spiritual practices and rituals (known as vratas in the Vedic tradition, which are pious observances).

Intentions for the New Moon-Solstice Time: Focus on Reflection, Rebirth, and Renewal

The Gemini New Moon and the summer solstice represent a turning point when we should pause, enjoy, and appreciate what we have created in the past six months. In the process, it will be important to evaluate our progress, make any necessary changes, and set our intentions for the remaining half of the year.

These very special days are a time for reflection, rebirth, and renewal. Rejuvenate yourself by bathing in and drinking in the light of the early morning Sun, or by meditating on the rising and the setting Sun, or spending time under the stars at night.

As we soak up the solar luster around the solstice and into the months of July and early August, some of us are apt to experience more vitality and buoyancy than usual. Once we move into mid-August, the waning Sun will slowly start to lead us back to darker and shorter days.

Four corner stone of relationship

 

Moon the most important factors used to evaluate relationship success and failure.

The moon represents manas, the mental faculty that determines the life experiences to which our senses are attracted (which promote raga), the one that senses try to avoid (which promote dvesha). While a strong, well placed Moon in a horoscope tends to produce a stable enjoyable sensory and emotional life, a disturbed moon imbalances one's sensory and emotional existence.

The moon's condition is critical to an individual's welfare that much of Jyotisha has since the days of its origin, been framed around it.

Four corner stone of relationship life

• Ascendant to Ascendant
• Moon to Moon
• Sun to Sun
• Venus to Venus

Cornerstone analysis interprets the nature of interaction of the innate tendencies (vasna) of the two people. Lasting inharmonious relationships do occur in life. Persitence of the marriage is directly determined by Karma and indirectly by Vasna.

Marital karma is examined by scruitinizing the horoscope's 7th bhava, seventh lord, and significator of the marriage. Harmony will flourish with difficulty in the lives of any couple that lacks at least one pair of cornerstone that are agreeable placed relative to one another.

These cornerstone will, however on;y deliver their full potential when the other grahas copperate. To weave the complete garment, we need to interlace the  strands of Jupiter,Mercury, Mars, Rahu and Ketu.

Even though the foundation is firmly based on good connection, the influejnce of natural malefics can disturb the developmenet of satisfying relationship. It is the influence of natural benefics and Malefics on these primary and secondary links that really helps to determine whether attraction will ensure concious harmony or conflict for two people involved.

when the respective Jupiters of two horoscope influence the four cornerstones (and for marriage, if possible, the 7th bhava and its lord), the two people involved will (all other things being equal) be inclined to influence each other favourably during their liason. They will share common constructive values, offer one another good advice, treat each other with respect, and otherwise ennoble the marrige, provided that Jupiter is strong and preferably rules good bhava

When Jupiter influences other's  Sun, he will promote support for the fundamental outlook, philosophy, integrity and authority of the other.

When Jupiter influences the moon, stabalizes and calm the other emotionally, promoting an equitable sharing of domestic responsibility. He nurtures while supporting and embelising the other's emotions, creating a savory and satisfying life rasa.

When Jupiter touches Venus, his guidance will help the partner harmonize witih one another and will offer suggestions on how best to enjoy their mutual desires.

Jupiter's support on ascendanr facilitates support for other's environment by providing good councel on where and how to live and work, how much money to spend and what to spend on and so on

Relationship -Outcome and Skills working together

Relationship Skills:

   

Our method of skill analysis becomes particularly important when it comes to cultivating greater awareness of how we habitually relate socially. 

Susambhandha:

This yoga promises generally good relationship skills in life. This occurs when multiple Grahas  (Karyesha or a Karaka) creates harmonious "skill" placement with the ascendant lord

•  A person (indicated by Ascendant lord ) is likely to have an inborn ability to relate well with those people (indicated by the bhava lord)  that occupy the 3rd, 5th, 9th or 11th bhavas as counted from Ascendant lord. (good relationship skills)
• The stronger these Grahs are, the greater the rapport will be.
• If the Grahas are friends to the ascendant lord, the rapport will be further signified.
• The influence of natural benefic on the pertinent grahs will further enhance the rapport
• The same series of principle applies (to a reduced extent) to the people indicated by a Karaka placed as above.

Grahas that are friendly and occupy a harmonious relative grah placement are akin to two leaders who respect and admire one another while sharing similar views.

3/11 and 5/9 placement from Asc enables the native to bring good relationship skills to bear to the situation even if the Karyesha is afflicted.

Dusambhandha

Relationship difficulties likely to abound in life when a large number of inimical disposition occur between the lord of 1st bhava and other grahas in its horoscope.

• A person (indicated by Ascendant lord ) is likely to have difficulties relating with those people (indicated by the bhava lord)  that occupy the 6th, 8th or 12th bhava bhavas as counted from Ascendant lord. (bad relationship skill)
• The weaker  these Grahs are, the greater the difficulties will be.
• If the Grahas are inimical to the ascendant lord, the difficulties are magnified.
• The influence of natural malefic on the pertinent grahs will further enhance these difficulties
• The same series of principle applies (to a reduced extent) to the people indicated by a Karaka placed as above.

Two grahas that are reciprocally inimical and occupy an inharmonious relative grah placement (6/8, 2/12) are mote likely to remain openly hostile, like the ruthless terrorist and officer of the law in pursuit.

Two grahas that are friends but whose relative placement is inharmonious resemble two politicians whose values and views agree, but whose personal chemistry is off. Their mutual antipathy will often prevent them from cooperating, even when it is in their mutual interest to do so.

One-one relationship:

Grah in one-one relationship actively influence each other, in a way that depends upon their nature and placement. They are forced to interact with each other just like the passengers thrown together in the elevator.

With this placement, we must ask, whether this interaction will be to their mutual benefit or to their detriment.

Outcome 

Outcome of a relationship with any particular individual is determined by the 

• condition of the bhava 
• its lord (position as counted from Asc)
• its significator

Your skill at relating are indicated by the relative placement of the grah with each other

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true meaning of Mahashiv Ratri

 The following summary captures the theme of Sri Sw. Viditatmanandaji's moving explanation of the true meaning of Mahashiv Ratri

Sri Swamiji explained the significance of the symbol of the Sivalingam, an elliptical form that represents a flame with its power to annihilate the darkness in our minds and hearts by awakening and illuminating our true self. Swamiji recounted the stories of Lord Siva's revelation to Lord BrahmA and Lord Visnu as a column of fire, of light, of knowledge. The sacred sites of Kasi and Tiruvannamalai, Swamiji recounted, became sthalas of Lord Siva where some of the PurAnAs state that self-manifest forms of Lord Siva appeared and have become renowned pilgrimage sites. 

As we surrender to the feet of Lord S़va in our worship of Him on MahAsivarAtri, the focal points of our worship should be bhakti and sraddhA. 

Sri Swamiji explained the significance of MahAsivarAtri puja vidhi and japam. As we offer milk, honey, yogurt, GangA jal in the abhisekam, it symbolizes the vritti, the constant flow of our thoughts converging into the Lord; Swamiji stressed that just as we want to offer the best substances to the Lord, in the same way, we should strive for inner purification to offer our purest devotion. By worshipping the sivalingam, we commit ourselves to removing the darkness of ignorance with Lord Siva's manifestation as knowledge in our hearts. We should have the attitude that whatever the Lord gives is the best for me and given to me by the Lord for my welfare; we must have sraddha and trust that IsharA, the Lord, is my well-wisher, and gracefully accept that what comes is not as important as where it comes from-Is़warA. With s़raddhA that the Lord has designated all these for me, whatever they may be, pleasant or painful should be our attitude in devotion, acceptance, and surrender. The true prostration, the namaha culminates into oneness with the Lord. May Lord Siva enhance our shraddha and bhakti, our inner growth, into light of knowledge in our hearts.