Wednesday, 6 October 2021

Modern Astrology Books

There are many books on Astrology written in modern times (since 19th Century) by various Astrologers from their own research. I didn't restrict these list of books to any specific region.


1) Handbook for the Humanistic Astrologer (1974) by Michael R. Meyer

2) A Book on Mathematical Astrology (2014) by Y.K Bansal

3) An Introduction to Astrology (1835) by William Lilly

4) Ascendant & Astrological Tables (2013) by Arun Bansal & Vinay Garg

5) A Spiritual Approach to Astrology (1983) by Myrna Lofthus

6) The Astrological Body Types (1993) by Judith A. Hill

7) Astrological Insights into Personality (1980) by Betty Lundsted

8) Astrology for Dummies (2007) by Rae Orion

9) Astrology of Professions (2004) by Col. A.K. Gour

Tuesday, 5 October 2021

Ancient Astrology Books

 Collecting and presenting Ancient Books on Astrology is an arduous task.

Below books are dates back from 3000 BCE to 1500 AD.




Saturday, 28 August 2021

Best Positions of planet KETU for various Ascendants in Horoscope

KETU is an indicator or karaka for Salvation, Spirituality, Fantasies, Psychic abilities, Supernatural influences, Protection from Evil, Cats Eye Gem Stone, etc.

Ketu is South node while Rahu is North node of Moon. They are not actual planets. Like Rahu, Ketu always transit backwards in signs in retrograde.

Ketu is the lord of Stars – Ashvini, Makha & Moola.

Well placed Ketu gives Intuition, good Concentration and Healing Powers while ill-placed or malefic aspects on Ketu prone to depression, suicidal tendencies, anxieties, never-ending problems and ghost possessing.

Ketu when placed in following Bhavas (Houses) from Ascendant (Lagna) at the time of Birth gives Excellent Positive Results:

i)                    Aries: Ketu in 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th & 12th H.

ii)                   Taurus: Ketu in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 7th, 9th, 11th & 12th H.

iii)                 Gemini: Ketu in 4th, 6th & 9th H.

iv)                 Cancer: Ketu in 5th, 6th, 9th & 12th H.

v)                  Leo: Ketu in 4th, 5th & 12th H.

vi)                 Virgo: Ketu in 3rd, 4th, 7th & 12th H.

vii)               Libra: Ketu in 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

viii)              Scorpio: Ketu in 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th & 12th H.

ix)                 Sagittarius: Ketu in 4th, 8th, 9th & 12th H.

x)                  Capricorn: Ketu in 3rd, 7th, 11th & 12th H.

xi)                 Aquarius: Ketu in 2nd, 6th, 7th, 10th & 11th H.

xii)               Pisces: Ketu in 1st, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.



Thursday, 26 August 2021

Best Positions of planet RAHU for various Ascendants in Horoscope

RAHU represents Paternal relatives (esp. Grandfather), South-West direction, Unexpected Events, Metals, Black / Blue color, Foreign Lands, Imprisonment, Immoral Acts, Death by hanging, Drug Dealers, Poison Makers, Phobias, Snake bite, and Diseases like leprosy, cancer, ulcers, cholera, dysentery, etc. 

Rahu is God of Chemicals like Fertilizers, Pesticides, Infectants, etc.

Planet RAHU in following bhavas (house positions) from Lagna gives tremendous Positive results:

i)                    Aries:  Rahu in 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

ii)                   Taurus: Rahu in 1st, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

iii)                 Gemini: Rahu in 1st, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

iv)                 Cancer: Rahu in 6th, 8th, 9th, 11th & 12th H.

v)                  Leo: Rahu in 3rd, 5th, 6th, 8th, 10th & 11th H.

vi)                 Virgo: Rahu in 3rd, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

vii)               Libra: Rahu in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 12th H.

viii)              Scorpio: Rahu in 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

ix)                 Sagittarius: Rahu in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

x)                  Capricorn: Rahu in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

xi)                 Aquarius: Rahu in 1st, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

xii)               Pisces: Rahu in 3rd, 6th, 8th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

Position of shadow node Rahu in above houses from Ascendant irrespective of Own, Exalted, Friendly, Enemy or Debilitated Signs, gives Wealth, Unexpected Fortune, Foreign travels for Job, Immunity to diseases, Love for Pet Animals, Warrior, Valour, Great Orator, etc.


Monday, 31 May 2021

Best Positions of planet Saturn for various Ascendants in Horoscope

SATURN represents Old  people, Discipline, Justice, Obstacles, Spiritual, Inferiority Complex, Cruelness, Blue Color, Abandoned Places, Body parts like, Bones, Knee Cap, Hair, etc.,.

Well placed Saturn make the person Head of Society, Wealth in Old age while debilitated or malefic Saturn gives Arthritis, Paralysis, Cancer, Amnesia, etc.

Planet Saturn gives Excellent results in following House for various Ascendants:

i)                    Aries: Saturn in 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 9th, 10th 11th & 12th H.

ii)                   Taurus: Saturn in 1st, 6th, 9th & 11th H.

iii)                 Gemini: Saturn in 5th, 8th, 9th & 12th H.

iv)                 Cancer: Saturn in 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th & 12th H.

v)                  Leo: Saturn in 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 10th & 11th H.

vi)                 Virgo: Saturn in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 9th & 10th H.

vii)               Libra: Saturn in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 12th H.

viii)              Scorpio: Saturn in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 7th, 9th, 10th & 12th H.

ix)                 Sagittarius: Saturn in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 10th & 11th H.

x)                  Capricorn: Saturn in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th & 12th h.

xi)                 Aquarius: Saturn in 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th & 12th H.

xii)               Pisces: Saturn in 1st, 3rd, 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.


Wednesday, 26 May 2021

Best Positions of planet JUPITER for various Ascendants in Horoscope

Jupiter represents Children (esp. Son), Wisdom, Knowledge, Luck, Sweet items, Body organs like Nose, Teeth, Liver, Gall bladder, etc.

Well placed Jupiter in particular house denotes growth and abundance, while ill-aspected or malefic position of Jupiter gives Unfortunate events, Diabetes, Obesity, Hepatitis, Tooth decay, etc.

Especially Jupiter in 4th H blessed person with comforts, luxury, good homely life and respectful healthy old-age.

Planet Jupiter yields with excellent results in following Houses / Bhavas for various Ascendants:

i)                    Aries: Jupiter in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

ii)                   Taurus: Jupiter in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th.

iii)                 Gemini: Jupiter in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

iv)                 Cancer: Jupiter in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

v)                  Leo: Jupiter in 1st, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th & 12th H.

vi)                 Virgo: Jupiter in 3rd, 4th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

vii)               Libra: Jupiter in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

viii)              Scorpio: Jupiter in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

ix)                 Sagittarius; Jupiter in 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

x)                  Capricorn: Jupiter in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

xi)                 Aquarius: Jupiter in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

xii)               Pisces: Jupiter in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.


Friday, 14 May 2021

Best Positions of planet MERCURY for various Ascendants in Horoscope

Mercury represents Thoughts, Maternal Uncle, Imagination, Communication, Power of Speech, Literary talent, Athlete, Skin, Nervous System, etc.

Strong placed Mercury gives merits in Education, Good at Studies, Strong Muscular Body and Great Orator. But ill aspects (Saturn, Moon & Rahu) on Mercury gives dumbness, amnesia, crime thoughts (serial killers), debauchery, prankster and diseases like eczema, psoriasis, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, etc.

Planet Mercury yields excellent results at following houses / Bhavas positions for different Ascendants / Lagnas in Horoscope:

i)                    Aries: Mercury in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 10th & 11th H.

ii)                   Taurus: Mercury in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

iii)                 Gemini: Mercury in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th & 12th H.

iv)                 Cancer: Mercury in 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

v)                  Leo: Mercury in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

vi)                 Virgo: Mercury in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

vii)               Libra: Mercury in 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

viii)              Scorpio: Mercury in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

ix)                 Sagittarius: Mercury in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

x)                  Capricorn: Mercury in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 9th & 10th H.

xi)                 Aquarius: Mercury in 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 11th & 12th H.

xii)               Pisces: Mercury in 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.


Thursday, 13 May 2021

Best Positions of planet Venus for various Ascendants in Horoscope

Venus represents Wife, Sister, Daughter, Female Lover, Artistic works, Attraction, Body Smell, Reproductive organs, beautiful places, White Color, etc.

Malefic aspects (Saturn, Mars, Sun and Rahu) on Venus causes Misunderstandings with Women, Nymphomania and Sexual diseases like herpes, syphilis, HIV, etc. But well placed Venus gives higher Education (Academic success), famous among ladies, Wealth, Luxury, Ornaments, etc.

The Planet Venus posited in following Houses for different Ascendants / Lagna provides favourable Results:

i)                    Aries: Venus in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

ii)                   Taurus: Venus in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

iii)                 Gemini: Venus in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

iv)                 Cancer: 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

v)                  Leo: 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

vi)                 Virgo: Venus in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

vii)               Libra: Venus in 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th & 11th H.

viii)              Scorpio: Venus in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

ix)                 Sagittarius: Venus in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 10th & 11th H.

x)                  Capricorn: Venus in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 10th & 11th H.

xi)                 Aquarius: Venus in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

xii)               Pisces: Venus in 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th & 11th H. 



Wednesday, 12 May 2021

Best Positions of planet MOON for various Ascendants in Horoscope

Moon represents Mother, Left Eye, Body Fluids, Menstruation in Females, Moods, Emotions, Dreams, Mindset, White Color, etc.

Afflicted Moon (aspects of Saturn & Rahu) leads to suicidal tendencies, angry disposition, bad habits, diseases like tuberculosis, asthma; etc., While Strong Moon indicates mental stability and good character.

The Planet Moon gives favorable Outcomes in following Houses / Bhavas for various Lagnas / Ascendants:

i)                    Aries: Moon in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

ii)                   Taurus: Moon in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

iii)                 Gemini: Moon in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

iv)                 Cancer: Moon in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

v)                  Leo: Moon in 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 12th H.

vi)                 Virgo: Moon in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

vii)               Libra: Moon in 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

viii)              Scorpio: Moon in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

ix)                 Sagittarius: Moon in 5th, 6th, 8th & 11th H.

x)                  Capricorn: Moon in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

xi)                 Aquarius: Moon in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 12th H.

xii)               Pisces: Moon in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 10th & 11th H.



Monday, 10 May 2021

Best positions of planet SUN for various Ascendants in Horoscope

SUN represents Father, Right Eye, Kingly comforts, Heart, Spinal cord, Government Service, Political career, Leader, Red Color, Gold, Copper, etc., in Horoscope.

Afflicted Sun (aspects of Saturn, Venus & Rahu) gives adverse results while Good Sun takes the individual into new heights.

The Planet Sun gives favourable outcomes in particular Houses / Bhavas for following Lagnas / Ascendants:

i)                    Aries:  Sun in 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

ii)                   Taurus: Sun in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

iii)                 Gemini: Sun in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

iv)                 Cancer: Sun in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

v)                  Leo: Sun in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th & 11th H.

vi)                 Virgo: Sun in 3rd, 4th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

vii)               Libra: Sun in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

viii)              Scorpio: Sun in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

ix)                 Sagittarius: Sun in 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

x)                  Capricorn: Sun in 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

xi)                 Aquarius: Sun in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th & 12th H.

xii)               Pisces: Sun in 5th, 6th, 8th, 10th & 11th H.

Tuesday, 2 February 2021

KEMADRUMA YOGA

 When the Moon is not flanked by the planets on both of her sides, Kemadruma Yoga is caused.

RESULTS

The individual born under Kemadruma Yoga will become obscure, miserable, given to base ways, penurious, drudging as menials and wicked by inclination.

COMMENTS

Different authors subscribe to different views about Kemadurma Yoga. Varaha Mihira has emphasized on the effects of this Yoga more to the persons born in royal families than on to those born with ordinary background.

About the formation of the Yoga 'Jataka parijata' (7 /83) say-


In the absence of above three Yogas, Kemadruma Yoga is caused, but some do not acknowledge this Yoga if the quadrants from the Lagna or the Moon are associated with other planets or the Moon herself is angular to the Lagna.

The Sloka mentioned above from 'Jatak Parijata' is originally from Varaha Mihira's 'Brihat Jataka'.

The essence of all the Lunar Yogas seems to lie in the fact that the Moon should be under the effect of some planet.
The Moon or the mind of an individual does not get initiation if it is not influenced by any of the planets excepting the Sun. If she is near to the Sun she does not have strength. It seems to us that there is no Kemadruma Yoga if the Moon in any manner is influenced by any of the five planets excepting the Sun. In support of our view we give the following example.

Below is the Horoscope of Anil Ambani (Riches to Rags):

DARIDRA YOGAS Or
KEMADRUMA YOGAS:

The following conditions mentioned in Jataka Parijata are also recognised conditions as Kemadurma Yogas or Daridra Yogas.

1. The Moon in the 1st or 7th house without benefic aspect of Jupiter.
2. The Moon conjunct the Sun occupies a malefic Navamasa and is aspected by a depressed planet.
3. The 8th house from the waning Moon is occupied or aspected by a malefic planet for a night born native.
4. The Moon seized by Rahu or Ketu and aspected by a malefic planet.
5. The 4t.b house from the Moon or Lagna occupied by a malefic.
6. The Moon seized by Rahu or Ketu and aspected by a benefic who is defeated in planetary war.
7. The Moon in the sign Libra, but in the malefic Vargas aspected by a depressed or inimical planet.
8. The Moon in a quadrant or trine, but in the Vargas of her depression or inimical signs and Jupiter also in the 6th, 8th or 12th to her.
9. The Moon in a movable sign, in a malefic Navamasa aspected by an inimical planet, but not aspected by Jupiter in any manner, the poverty to the native is unparalleled.
10. Saturn and Venus occupying the Vargas of depressed or inimical planets aspect each other or are in the same sign, even the native of a princely family will experience the effect of Kemadruma Yoga.
11. For a night birth, the Moon with a malefic occupying a malefic sign or Navamsa and aspected by the 10th lord who is weak.
12. The Moon in depression Navamsa associated with a planet in Khala state.
13. For a night birth waning Moon occupying her depression sign.

Friday, 29 January 2021

DURUDHURA YOGA

If there are planets excepting the Sun on either side of the Moon, the configuration is named Durudhura Yoga.

RESULTS

The individual born under Durudhura Yoga will be bountiful, will enjoy enormous wealth and comforts.

COMMENTS

By different placements of planets in the houses adjacent to the Moon, the person's mind is coloured by the characteristics of those planets and he proceeds to find his place in this world accordingly to enjoy power and wealth. There are 31 vanetles of Sunapha Yogas and equally the same number for Anapha Yogas and there are 180 kinds of Durudhura Yoga transmutations.

Planets around the Moon in debility or some other way weak do not cause a good quality Durudhura Yoga. Compared to Sunapha and Anapha Yogas, Durudhura Yoga is more effective and does not occur so frequently. The Moon is enormously fortified to yield good results if flanked by the planets on both of its sides.

'Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra' (37 I 1 0) describe the Yoga:


One born in Durudhura Yoga will enjoy pleasures, be charitable and endowed with wealth, conveyances and excellent serving force.

ln the above Yogas the term 'excepting the Sun' is used because the Moon near to the Sun is not a benefic being weak in Paksha Bala. It is the strength of the Moon which is instrumental in these Yogas and other Lunar Yogas.

Some important combinations are -
. The subject with the Moon between Mars and Mercury will be untruthful though merited and clever. He will be depraved, censorious and avaricious and addicted to unchaste women.

The subject with the Moon between Mars and Jupiter will be renowned, owns fortunes due to his mighty exertions, but harassed by foes.

The subject with the Moon between Mars and Venus will be handsome, attractive, cruel, cheerful, virtuous, wealthy, but swerve morality.

The subject with the Moon between Mars and Saturn will be addicted to vilely women, wrathful, rich, treacherous, contending with numerous enemies, but unscathed and unconstrict.

The subject with the Moon between Mercury and Jupiter will be pious, conversant with sacred scriptures, eloquent, facile in opposition, associated with noble men and of great fame.

The subject with the Moon between Mercury and Venus will be Vt1rsed in dancing, music, love making, handsome, intelligent and will be of heroic temperament and agreeable speech.

The subject with the Moon between Mercury· and Saturn will be revered, have moderate wealth and learning, averse to his kiths and kins and will roam in foreign lands.

The subject with the Moon between Jupiter and Venus will be princely, prosperous, polite, valiant, celebrated and guiltless.

The subject with the Moon between Saturn and Jupiter will be comfortable, knowledgeable and learned, handsome, worthy, owning wealth, conciliatory powers and humility.

The subject with the Moon between Venus and Saturn will be a leader in his tribe, wedded to ancient systems, will have much wealth, will enjoy royal favours and will lord a band of worthless females.


If the Moon be in conjuction with Rahu or Ketu or if Rahu
occupies 12th house from the Moon, or if the planet producing
Durudhura Yoga be depressed or obscured by the Sun's rays,
the effect of the Yoga will be of mixed type to the person there in.

See the below chart  of a millionaire enjoying ancestral wealth and his own earnings are also very good. He is enjoying loyal servants and conveyances. He has an electrifying intellect. The Moon in a watery sign is flanked by Saturn (in own sign) and Jupiter (in a Martian sign) and aspected by Mars from the discriminating sign Virgo.