Dr.Suhas G. Kshirsagar BAMS, MD(Ayu)Executive Director, Kerala Ayurveda Inc.Jyotish: The Divine LightThe Eyes of the Vedas

The 12 Rashis (signs)Each Rashi corresponds to one area of the physiologyEach Rashi has an element and ayurvedic doshaEach Rashi has a modalityEach Rashi has a planetary ruler

AriesTaurusGeminiCancerLeoVirgoLibraScorpioSagittariusCapricornAquariusPisces

The 12 Bhavas (houses)Each house represents a different area of lifeEach house is occupied by 1 rashi. The ruler of the Rashi becomes the ruler of the bhava. The ruler of the house fully represents the house

Basic Interpretive techniquesThe effect of Rashis on GrahasThe effect of Grahas on RashisThe effect of Rashis on Bhavas (especially the 1st house)The effect of Bhavas on GrahasThe effect of Grahas on BhavasThe connections made by lordships

Intermediate interpretive techniquesAspectsPlanetary strengthPlanetary auspiciousnessYogasNakshatrasNavamsha

Predictive techniquesDashas (planetary periods)TransitsVarshaphalaAshtakavarga

12 Bhavas & Significators

BhavaSignificanceSignificator1TanuSelf/Body, Lagna, Personality, Features.Surya/Sun2DhanWealth, Inheritance, Property, Speech, EyesGuru/Jupiter3SahajCoborn, Dynamism, Sibling Relation, CommunicationMangal/Mars4BandhuRelatives, Kendra, comforts, house, mother & heartChandra/Moon5PutraProgeny, Education, Memory, Professional trainingGuru/Jupiter6AriEnemy, Diseases, Obstacles, miseries, ProblemsMangal/Mars7YuvatiSpouse, Marriage, long travels, Buisness PartnershipShukra/Venus8RandhraVulnerable points, Lifespan, Accidents, Surgeries.Shani/Saturn9Dharma/BhagyaDestiny/Fortune, Nature Support, Spiritual Evolution.Guru/Jupiter10KarmaProfession, Father, nature of work, dignity.Budh/Mercury11LabhaGain/Profits, income, sudden gains, suitable jobGuru/Jupiter12VyayaLosses, Expenses, waste of time, money & energySani/Saturn

Dhatu & Rasa

Gender P.CabinetGunaDhatuCasteTasteSunMaleKingSattvaAsthi, BonesKshatriyaPungentMoonFemaleQueenSattvaRakta, BloodVaishyaSalineMarsMaleArmy chiefTamasMajja, Bone MarrowKshatriyaBitterMercuryNeutralCrown PrinceRajasRasa, PlasmaVaishyaMixedJupiterMaleMinisterSattvaMeda, Fat TissueBramhinSweetVenusFemaleMinisterRajasShukra, Sexual fluidsBramhinSourSaturnNeutarServantTamasMamsa, MusclesShudraAstringentDragon's HeadDragon's HeadPlanetary ArmyDragon's TailDragon's TailPlanetary Army

Planetary Strength

GrahaSwarashiMoola TrikonaUccha RashiNeecha RashiPlanetOwn SignTrineExaltation DebilitationSuryaSimhaSimhaMeshaTulaChandraKarkaVrishabhaVrishabhaVrischikaMangalMeshaMeshaMakaraKarkaVrischikaBudhaMithunKanyaKanyaMeenaKanyaGuruDhanuDhanuKarkaMakaraMeenaShukraVrishabhaTulaMeenaKanyaTulaShaniMakaraKumbhaKumbhaTulaMeshaRahuVrishabha/MithunVrischika/DhanuKetuVrischikaVrishabha

Gems, Foods & Yantras

SunRed RubyEastWheatSurya, Gayatri, VishnuMoonPearlNorthWestWhite RiceSri, LakshmiMarsRed CoralSouthRed DhalMangala YantraMercuryGreen EmeraldNortEastMung BeansVishnu YantraJupiterYellow SapphireNorthChick PeasGanesh YantraVenusDiamondSouthEastLima BeansSri, LakshmiSaturnBlue SapphireWestSesame seedsSri Shani YantraA. NodeHessoniteSouthWestBlack GramKali, Durga YantraD. NodeCat's eyeNorthWestHorse Gram, KulatthaMahamritunjaya Yantra

Planets & Brain Physiology

SunThalamusDecidingFirePittaHead6 YearsMoonHypothalamusEmotionsWaterVataKaphaFace10 YearsMarsAmygdilla NucleusCourageFirePittaMusculoskeletal7 YearsMercurySub ThalamusDiscriminationEarthVPKRespiratory17 YearsJupiterGlobus PallidusWisdomSpaceKaphaLiver16 YearsVenusSubstantia NigraInstinctsWaterKaphaVataReproductive20 YearsSaturnPutaneumObstructionWaterAirVataKnee, Feet19 YearsA. NodeHead- Caudate NucleusDepressionWater+AirVataDigestion18 YearsD. NodeTail- Caudate NucleusDelusionSpace+FireVata Nervous system7 Years

Rashi & Organs

RashiZodiac SignG.PlanetNatureElementPhysiologyDirectionGenderDoshaMeshaAriesMangal/MarsMovingFireHeadEastMalePittaVrishabhTaurusShukra/VenusStableEarthMouthSouthFemaleKaphaVataMithunGeminiBudh/MercuryDualAirThroatWestMaleVPKKarkaCancerChandra/MoonMovingWaterChestNorthFemaleVataKaphaSimhaLeoSurya/SunStableFireStomachEastMalePittaKanyaVirgoBudh/MercuryDualEarthHipsSouthFemaleVPKTulaLibraShukra/VenusMovingAirBelow NavelWestMaleKaphaVataVrischikScorpioMangal/MarsStableWaterGenitalsNorthFemalePittaDhanuSagittariusGuru/JupiterDualFireThighsEastMaleKaphaMakarCapricornShani/SaturnMovingEarthKneeSouthFemaleVataKumbhaAquariusShani/SaturnStableAirLegsWestMaleVataMeenaPiscesGuru/JupiterDualWaterFeetNorthFemaleKapha

Vaidyakeeya Jyotish (Medical Astrology)A persons Prakriti or body constitutionVikriti or dosha/dhatu/mala imbalanceWeak organs and Systems (Srotas)Disease tendency, Immunity & VitalityThe state of the Mind (Sattvik/Rajasik/Tamasik)Timing of the diseases, its intensity and healing processEnvironments affecting health (finances/relationship)Karmic blessings and limitationsUnhealthy habits and addictionsSpiritual growth & Evolution

Benefic & MaleficsBenefics are soft, they bring easy progress, success & happinessMalefics are hard, they bring wealth but also negative influences, obstacles & miseryBenefics-(M-L) Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, waxing MoonMalefics-(M-L) Saturn, Rahu, Ketu, Waning Moon, Mars, Sun

Planetary TypesSaturn, Rahu & Mercury: Vata typesSun, Mars & Ketu : Pitta typesMoon, Jupiter & Venus: Kapha types

Moon Sign Types- Aries.Pisces

Prakriti Analysis from the ChartPlanets in the LagnaAspects on the LagnaSign in the Lagna

**Strengths of Graha determining PrakritiSun>Moon>Jupiter>Venus>Mars>Saturn>Mercury>Rahu/Ketu

Determining VikritiThe weakness in the chart determine Vikriti(Planetary strengths, Aspects etc.)Planets in Dushthans, from most to least:6th, 8th & 12thFor Each Planet consider its dosha, dhatu, mahabhuta, physiology & diseasesPlanetary Vikritis to be corelated with Dasha & Transits

DiseasesJanma- seen from the 8th bhavaAgantuk- Mars & SaturnDrishtaNimitta Janya: Cause known 6th, 8th & 12th bhavaAdrishta Nimitta Janya: Invisible cosmic Factors, needs complete chart analysis

Strong Health & LongevityStrong Lagna, lagna lord, benefic planet or its aspect on the lagna, Raja Yogas in lagnaUnafflicted MoonPresence of Malefics in houses 3, 6 & 11Benefics in the Trines or QuadrantsSaturn in the 8th house or strong 8th lordStrong Atma Karaka planet (Sun or the planet with highest degrees

Weak HealthWeak Lagna, lagna lord, occupied by malefics, debilitation, bad yogas with lagnaAfflicted Moon, Saturn & SunNo malefics in houses 3, 6 & 11Malefics in Trines & QuadrantsBenefics in the 8th house or 8th house lord debilitated or afflicted

Timing of the DiseasesPlanetary periods,Annual Charts & TransitsPlanetary periods of the Malefics- Saturn, Rahu, Mars & Ketu tend to cause imbalanceDashas of Lords of 6, 8 & 12 can cause negative health, accidents, wounds & surgeriesPeriods of 2nd & 7th(maraka or death inflicting houses) can cause ill healthAdverse Transits of Mars & Ketu: Acute diseasesAdverse transits of Saturn & Rahu: Chronic

Bramha Muraristripuraantakari,Bhanuh Shashi Bhumisuto Budhashca/Gurscha Shukrah Shani Rahu Ketavah,Sarve Graha Shantikaraa Bhavantu//

Namaste

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