14 Lokas according to Vedas

Nakshatra degree lord

In Vedic Astrology Zodiac is made of 360 degrees and 27 constellations (stars), which are called Nakshatras. Each Nakshatra is 13 degrees and 20 minutes. Each Nakshatra or star in Vedic Astrology has a corresponding astronomical name which is referred to by the Western Astrologers and Astronomers.

Table with Nakshatra (star) and corresponding Ruler, Longitude and Astronomical name.

Nakshatra	Ruler	Longitude	Deity
Ashwini	Ketu	00 Aries – 13 Aries 20	Ashwin Kumars
Bharani	Venus	13 Aries 20 – 26 Aries 40	Yama
Krittika	Sun	26 Aries 40 – 10 Taurus	Agni
Rohini	Moon	10 Taurus – 23 Taurus 20	Brahma
Mrigashira	Mars	23 Taurus 20 – 6 Gemini 40	Soma
Ardra	Rahu	6 Gemini 40 – 20 Gemini	Rudra
Punarvasu	Jupiter	20 Gemini – 3 Cancer 20	Aditi
Pushya	Saturn	3 Cancer 20 – 16 Cancer 40	Brihaspati
Ashlesha	Mercury	16 Cancer 40 – 30 Cancer	Naga
Magha	Ketu	00 Leo – 13 Leo 20	Pitris
Poorva Phalguni	Venus	13 Leo 20 – 26 Leo 40	Bhaga
Uttara Phalguni	Sun	26 Leo 40 – 10 Virgo	Aryaman
Hasta	Moon	10 Virgo – 23 Virgo 20	Savitar
Chitra	Mars	23 Virgo 20 – 6 Libra 40	Vishvakarma
Swati	Rahu	6 Libra 40 – 20 Libra	Vayu
Vishaka	Jupiter	20 Libra – 3 Scorpio 20	Indra & Agni
Anuradha	Saturn	3 Scorpio 20 – 16 Scorpio 40	Mitra & Radha
Jyeshtha	Mercury	16 Scorpio 40 – 30 Scorpio	Indra
Moola	Ketu	00 Sagittarius – 13 Sagittarius 20	Nirriti
Poorva Ashadha	Venus	13 Sagittarius 20 – 26 Sagittarius 40	Apas & Varuna
Uttara Ashadha	Sun	26 Sagittarius 40 – 10 Capricorn	Vishvadevas
Shravana	Moon	10 Capricorn – 23 Capricorn 20	Vishnu & Saraswati
Dhanishta	Mars	23 Capricorn 20 – 6 Aquarius 40	8 Vasus
Shatabhisha	Rahu	6 Aquarius 40 – 20 Aquarius	Varuna
Poorva Bhadrapada	Jupiter	20 Aquarius – 3 Pisces 20	Aja Ekapada
Uttara Bhadrapada	Saturn	3 Pisces 20 – 16 Pisces 40	Ahirbudnya
Revati	Mercury	16 Pisces 40 – 30 Pisces	Pushan

Virgo

Atmakaraka

Atma means ‘soul’ and Karaka means ‘significator’. Atmakaraka is the significator of the soul’s desire. According to the Vedic philosophy, a soul has rebirth to fulfill all the unfinished desires of the past lives. The Atmakaraka is also called Atmeshvara and is the final authority in all matters. the bondage and Moksha are determined.

There are two types of Atmakaraka - the natural Atmakaraka and the movable Atmakarka. If the Atmakaraka favours the activity done by the native then the work is accomplished. While, If the Atmakaraka does not approve the activity of the native then the accomplishment is difficult.

The Sun is considered as natural Atmakaraka in all natal charts. The natural Atmakaraka is Sun in all natal charts. Since, the Sun influences the centre of our personality; it is known as Atmakaraka. The Sun has the complete influence on the human body.

According to Rig Veda, the Sun is identified with the soul of the universe as well as the soul of the individual. Thus, the Atmakaraka, Karaka is doer, manipulator and director. Atmakaraka is the most important planet in the chart. It is from the Atmakaraka that the Ishta Devta of the person is known.The Sun is the parent body of Solar system. He has no latitude. Being always in ecliptic has no chance to be retrograde.

The Chal Atmakaraka or movable Atmakaraka is the planet that has maximum degrees of all the planets in the natal chart. Hence, any of the planet from the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn or Rahu having the highest degree in the horoscope becomes the Atmakarka. Ketu being the significator of Moksha cannot be considered as char Atmakaraka. Moksha is the destionation of the soul which is the ultimate aim.

According to Jaimini Astrology the various Karakas are:

• Atmakaraka - Own self, considered the strongest planet

• Amatyakaraka -  the planet that decides the Career

• Bhratrukaraka - the planet that rules the Brothers and sisters

• Matrukaraka - the planet that rules the house of Mother

• Putrakaraka  the planet that governs the Children

• Gnatikaraka the planet that governs the relations as Cousins

• Darakaraka the planet that governs the life partner.

The Sun as Atmakarka indicates that the desires to fulfill are success, fame and power. One must give up ego and must maintain humility.

The Moon as Atmakaraka indicates that the desire to fulfill are happiness, love and satisfaction. One should spread happiness and love in the surroundings.

Mars as Atmakaraka indicate that one becomes brave, courageous and the greatest challenge is to use his bravery in the right direction and avoid cruelty.

Mercury as Atmakaraka indicates the desire for intellectual superiority and divine communication. The native is advised to understand the limitation of intellect and should have the strength to face the truth.

Jupiter as Atmakaraka indicate the desire for spirituality and wisdom. One has to learn the lesson to tolerate other’s spirituality. Females may have to accept imperfect husband.

Venus as Atmakaraka indicate the desire of soul for Venusian activities and romance and in that field the soul will learn a lesson in this world. So, he or she must be very chaste and careful about personal behaviour in the field of chastity and romance.

Saturn as Atmakaraka indicate the desire of the soul to perform the duty and maintain democracy. The native should be prepared to face loneliness and harsh behaviour of others.

Rahu as Atmakaraka indicate that the native will be cheated in his life quiet often. The native is advised to avoid being deceitful and dishonest.

The Atmakaraka planet shows the aspiration of the soul in the present life. This planet is the main planet through which the overall strength of the horoscope is judged. If the Atmakaraka is weak or afflicted, the native  will have strong chances to make wrong decision in life. 

Mangalik dosa

Is there any reason for a Manglik to feel dejected?

These so-called Manglik people have a lot of energy to take initiative, which is necessary to be channelized in full-fledged manner for creative work. I have personally observed that Manglik people are more energetic and capable of doing hard work and struggle for building up their career. They achieved their desired goal, in spite of hardships they faced. I have found through astrological chart readings of a large number of individuals, whose lives have been affected by Manglik Dosha or Yoga, majority of them have dynamic personality, they are very graceful in appearance, highly educated, they have been students of science and technical streams and now they are doctors, engineers, holding high positions in Indian civil services and other government or corporate offices. They are very successful and renowned businessmen as well. So why to be discouraged or feel dejected.

Manglik dosha or yoga and its effects

The ascendant or Lagna happens to be 1st house in astrological birth charts. Individuals born with Mars in 1st, 4th,7th,8th,12th and in some cases in 2nd house from ascendant (Lagna) or Moon are considered manglik. Mars in 1st, 4th and 12th house has direct aspect on 7th house which represents marriage and marital life. Mars in 7th house is itself, in a house representing marriage or marital relations while Mars in 8th is in a house which represents general relationship and welfare of spouse. If Mars is posited with Rahu (dragon's head) or any other cruel planet(Paap graha),in any of these houses in  an astrological birth chart, the bad effects of Mars or Mangal Dosha will be nullified.

Problems in the marriage of a Manglik girl or a Manglik boy

Delayed marriage, obstacles in finalising the marriage at the last stage, problems in adjustments in married life, strained  relations with family members or in-laws, divorce in more adverse cases, obstacles in job or career, financial losses may be indicated due to the effect of Mangal dosha. Mars generally affects up to the age of 28 years, in some cases till 32 years. One should not worry if marriage of a Manglik boy or a Manglik girl is delayed, the bad effects of Mars are minimized. One thing I would like to mention here that couples born under adverse effect of Manglik dosha stay away from each other, specially during bad planetary Mahadasha or Antardasha, for one reason or other, due to the circumstances.

Astrological Remedies for Manglik dosha

Individuals should perform some prescribed rituals with the advice of a learned astrologer before getting married. It would be better if Manglik yoga or Mangal dosha is present in the astrological natal charts of both the boy and the girl.Manglik-matching is also considered from the position of Mars in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th and 12th house from Sun, Moon, Venus or ascendant in the birth chart, as these are believed to be horoscopes of Anshik Manglik. Some different methods are also considered for astrological compatibility match with the help of other Paapgrahas, such as, if Sun, Saturn, Rahu or Ketu are present in any of the above houses, in the natal chart of either the non-manglik boy or the non-manglik girl.

One should be involved in charity for the poor or the needy, which will be rewarded in the long run. Do visit lord Shiva temple preferably on Monday. Avoid wearing red clothes. Donate sweets or red things on Tuesdays. These remedies will enable married couples to enjoy married life, even if Manglik yoga or dosha is present in their astrological charts. 

If you want proper analysis of Manglik Dosha or Yoga, you may send us the details of your birth chart.

 Mars in 1st, 4th,7th,8th,12th and in some cases in 2nd house from ascendant (Lagna) or Moon are considered manglik. Mars in 1st, 4th and 12th house has direct aspect on 7th house which represents marriage and marital life. Mars in 7th house is itself, in a house representing marriage or marital relations while Mars in 8th is in a house which represents general relationship and welfare of spouse. If Mars is posited with Rahu (dragon's head) or any other cruel planet(Paap graha),in any of these houses in  an astrological birth chart, the bad effects of Mars or Mangal Dosha will be nullified.

SOMETIMES RAHU & KETU IS CONSIDERED AS YOGKARAK PLANETS

RAHU & KETU as YOGKARAK PLANETS


It could be safely said that Rahu is exalted in Taurus and Gemini,
and operates well in the other two signs ruled by Venus and Mercury,
viz Libra and Virgo. It is from this understanding that Rahu's
demonic influence is materialistic and hedonistic whilst Ketu's is a
negative etherialism which can be related to 12th house and Piscean
influences.Rahu also represents sudden gain through lottery,
gambling or speculation.

However under certain circumstances RAHU and KETU turn out to be
Raja Yoga Karakas which turn them into factors that can do good in
the chart. This occurs when:
1. Rahu or Ketu is in a kendrahouse (the 4,7 or 10th house ) and
conjoined or aspected by the lord of a trikonahouse (5 or 9 th
house) or when
2. Rahu or Ketu is in a trikonahouse (5 or 9th house) and conjoined
or aspected by the lord of a kendrahouse (4,7 or 10th house).

It is possible that case 1 occurs twice in a chart (simply because
when Rahu is in a kendra house Ketu will be in a kendrahouse too),
with case 2 that is not possible.

If Rahu is in the 4th its
aspects are to the 8th, 10th and 12th houses (thru 5,7,9 aspects).So
these have to be considered as well. But generally speaking Rahu
should behave very well in Taurus with all the above properties
defined above. Same holds good for Ketu in Scorpio.

One last point, Rahu being a Chhaya Graha, will reflect the
properties of its LORD (Venus in your case) from time to time during
its Maha/Antar Dasha and will favour the aspects of Venus rather
than its own. Where is Venus placed in your horoscope?

Hope this helps...

P.S: Eg :Rahu and Ketu are Aries and Libra
respectively. Where is MOON placed in your horoscope? Depending on
the position of the NATAL MOON and RAHU's position from NATAL Moon,
we can pinpoint the exact nature of your horoscope. Bear in mind,
When RAHU was in TAURUS so it was aspecting your NATAL Rahu so
you would have seen all your RAHU and VENUS aspects fired during
that TRANSIT.

BASIC VEDIC ASTROLOGY

Nature of Planets

Analysis of a horoscopic chartrequires a thorough understanding of the nature of planets. It is on the basis of a proper knowledge of the nature of planets that good and bad results can be predicted with any accuracy. Before venturing into predictive aspect of astrology, it is imperative on the part of a practitioner of astrology to spend some time mastering the principles that govern the benevolence and malevolence of planets. Planets may be benefic or malefic by nature. Or they become benefic or malefic depending uopn the nature of the rising sign in a horoscope. Benefic and malefic planets produce their results when their appropriate dashas operate. Dashas thus help us in the timing of events. The nature of various planets is determined on the basis of standard astrological principles mentioned by the classical writers. The following account is primarily a reproduction of the same principles.

Malefics and Benefics by nature

Planets may be malefic or benefic depending upon their inherent nature. Thus, Jupiter, Venus, waxing Moon and well-associated Mercury are natural benefics. Similarly, the Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu, waning Moon and afflicted Mercury are natural malefics. The Moon though a mild and benevolent planet, behaves as a malefic when too close to the Sun. Mercury gets influenced too easily; it thus behaves as a benefic under benefic influence and as a malefic under malefic influence. Rahu and Ketu too can behave as benefics especially when placed in the signs of Jupiter and Mercury.

Benefics and Malefics for different Lagnas

Parashara's Principles

Planets behave as benefics and malefics depending on the houses they own. The ownership would naturally vary from one lagna to the other. In other words, for a give lagna, certain planets will behave as a benefics while others will behave as malefics or neutrals. This will be independant of their inherent nature. Planets thus are subservient to the lagna. On the basis of the principles discussed hereunder, a natural benefic may assume the role of a malefic while a natural malefic may assume a benefic role.

Principles - Part I(a) Natural benefics as lords of quadrants (houses 1,4, 7 and 10) shed their beneficence. (b) Natural malefics as lords of quadrants shed their malefics nature. Note : (1) Natural benefics are the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus; natural malefics are the Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu. (2) Lordship of quadrants has a neutralising influence on the nature of planets. The natural benefics thus lose the capacity to give benefic results, while the natural malefics lose their capacity to do harm. (3)Only the ownership of quadrants does not convert benefics into malefics, and vice versa. (c) Lords of trines (houses 1, 5 and 9) give benefic results no matter whether by their inherent nature they are benefics or malefics. Note : Lord of the lagna is both the lord of a quadrant and a trine. it is thus supposed to give benefic results irrespective of it's inherent nature. (d) Lords of the third, the sixth and the eleventh houses are always malefic. (e) Lords of the second, the eighth and the twelfth houses behave as neutrals. They give results according to their location as well as association. Note : Lords of the 2nd, 8th and 12th houses are impressionable neutrals.

Principles - Part II The twelve houses in a horoscope have been divided into four groups above : (a) the quadrants; (b) the trines; (c) the 3, 6, 11 group; and (d) the 2, 8,12 group. In each group the relative strength of the various house lords is described thus (a) Of the lords of the quadrants, the 4th lord is more powerful than the lagna lord; the 7th lord is more powerful than the 4th lord; and the 10th lord is more powerful than the 7th lord. (b) Of the trine lords, the 5th lord is more powerful than the lagna lord, while the 9th lord is more powerful than the 5th lord. (c) Of the 3, 6, 11 group, the sixth lord is more powerful than the 3rd lord while the 11th lord is more so than the 6th lord. (d) Of the 2, 8, 12 group, the 12th lord is more powerful than the 2nd, while the 8th lord is more so than the 12th.

Principles - Part III The lord of the 8th house, though considered a neutral, has a special propensity to do evil. The eighth house represents obstructions, obstacles, failures, intrigues, ailments, death and the like. The following points must be remembered while considering the 8th house. (a) Eighth house is the 12th from 9th (indicating loss of Bhagya); hence its lord ie ever malefic. Note : (i) 12th house from lagna indicates loss. 12th house from any house indicates loss of that house. Since the 9th house stands for Bhagya (luck), virtues, pious deeds, religious inclinations, father, etc., the 12th from it (i.e., the 8th) indicates the loss of all these. Loss of fortune or luck is considered the biggest loss. (ii) When the 8th lord is also lagna lord, the benefic nature of the lagna lordship prevails, and the 8th lord tends to behave as a benefic unless it is particularly afflicted or ill placed. (b) The 8th lord is still more malefic when it also lords over the 3rd or the 11th house. Note : (i) For Pisces ascendant, Venus is the lord of the third and the 8th houses and is bad. (ii) For Virgo ascendant, Mars is the lord of the third and the eighth houses and, therefore, adverse. (iii) For Taurus ascendant, Jupiter is the lord of the 8th and the 11th houses, and is adverse. (iv) For Scorpio ascendant, Mercury as the lord of the 8th and the 11th houses is bad (c) The eighth lord becomes a benefic when it also owns a trine. Note : (i) Jupiter and Mercury for Leo and Aquarius ascendants respectively own the 5th and 8th houses, and behave as benefics. (ii) For Gemini ascendant, Saturn as the lord of the 8th house as well as the 9th house (a trine) does not become an outright benefic, and, according to the Bhavartha Ratnakara, gives mixed results only. (d) The evil effects of the 8th house lordship do not apply to the Sun or the Moon. Note : The Moon is the 8th lord for Sagttarius ascendant, and the Sun for Capricorn ascendant. According to the sage Parashara, the Sun and the Moon remain un-afflicted by the 8th house lordship. This, however, may not hold true in actual practice, at least in medical astrology.

Principles - Part IV (a) When a planet owns both a quadrant and a trine, it becomes particularly useful and is called a Raja-yoga-karaka (doer of great benefit). It gives additional benefit if it is also located in a quadrant or a trine. Note : (i) Mars for Cancer and Leo ascendants, Venus for Capricorn and Aquarius ascendants, and Saturn for Taurus and Libra ascendants, become Yoga-karakas because of the ownership of a trine and a quadrant. (ii) Some people doubt the efficacy of Saturn as a benefic for Taurus ascendant despite its ownership of the 9th and the 10th houses (a trine and a quadrant respectively). This is because the 9th lord is considered a Badhaka (an obstructing agent) for a fixed lagna like Taurus. This , however, is not the view of Parashara which is more authentic. (b) Only the ownership of a quadrant does not convert a malefic into a benefic. The malefic must also own a trine to completely shed its malevolence. Note : Saturn, as the lord of the 10th and the 11th houses for Aries ascendant, as lord of the 3rd and the 4th houses for Scorpio ascendant, and as the lord of the 6th and the 7th houses for Leo ascendant, remains a malefic despite owning a quadrant in each case. (c) The blemish of kendra lordship (ownership of quadrants), as applicable to benefics, increases progressively from the Moon, to Mercury, to Jupiter, to Venus. (d) Full Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus, in this order, are progressively more powerful as benefics. (e) Waning Moon, the Sun, Saturn and Mars, in this order, are progressively more powerful as malefics.

Principles - Part V (Raja Yogas) When the lord of a quadrant is in some way related to the lord of a trine, a Raja Yoga (or a highly benefic combination) is formed. Benefic combinations in a horoscope neutralise affliction and are good for remaining free from disease. Relationship between any two house lords can be in one of the following ways : (a) By location in the same house (conjunction). (b) By mutual aspect. (c) By an exchange of houses (Parivartana Yoga). (d) When one of them is placed in the other's house and this latter aspects the former. Note : When the lords of quadrants and trines are related in one of the ways indicated above, they still do not produce a Raja yoga if they also own the Papasthanas (adverse houses), i.e., houses 3, 6 and 11.

Principles - Part VI (Rahu and Ketu) (a) Rahu and Ketu give results according to the house where they are located, and according to the planet (i.e., the lord of a house) whom they join. (b)Rahu and Ketu become Yogakarakas (productive of Raja Yoga) in the following situations : (i) When they are placed in a quadrant, and join a trine lord; or (ii) When they are placed in a trine, and join a quadrant lord. (c) Rahu also behaves as Saturn and Ketu also as Mars.

Trik Houses and their Lords

Houses 6, 8 and 12 are known as Trik houses. While these houses, their lords, as well as the planets that associate with these houses and their lords are productive of adverse results, they are particularly adverse in relation to health. The sixth house and the sixth lord, among other things, indicate disease and accidents. The eighth house and the eighth lord indicate chronic disease, incurable disease, or death. The twelfth house and its lord indicate suffering and also hospitalisation. The dasha periods of the planets associated with these houses and their lords must be carefully watched for determining illness.