Concept of Vargottama (A Powerful Predictive Tool) by G.K. Goel

Article by G.K. Goel

Maharishi Parasara, Sage Satyacharya and Acharya Varaha Mihira have unanimously indicated that the following concepts and principles provide the basic foundation and structural strength for judgment and predictive purpose of a nativity:

1. Vargottama
2. Exaltation of the planets.
3. Planets in their Mool-Trikona and own signs.
4. Placement of the Planet (s) in Kendra (angular) houses.
5. Strong placement of the dispositors.
6. Strong and auspicious influence on Vesi house i.e. 2^nd house from the Sun. This

is in fact applicable, for 2^nd houses from any sensitive points or Yoga-Karta planets   which plays pivotal role in the furtherance of Yoga.

The Concept of Vargottama leads the list and is a very important and powerful tool in predictive Astrology. This Concept can only be applied and adopted if method of judgment of the nativity is based on divisional charts.

The predictive astrology is based on three main pillars, namely,

1. Planets
2. Signs
3. Houses

Maharishi Parasara has precisely explained this concept to his disciple Maitraye in chapter 3, slokas 4, 5 and 6 of BPHS:

“Those, celestial bodies are called the planets (Grahas) that move through the Nakshatras (or asterisms) along the Zodiac (Bhachakra). The Zodiac comprises of 27 asterisms from Aswin to Revati and also devided in 12 equal parts known as signs (Rashis) from Aries to Pisces. The Zodiac sign which contains the rising (ascending) point at the time of Birth is called Lagna (ascendant)”. Based on the ascendant and the planets joining and separating from each other, the native’s good and bad fortune is deducted”.

Parasara has given the concept of Bhavas (houses) along with 12 signs in the above narration. This is called the compartmental system of houses. In this, system the whole sign in which the degree of ascendant falls is considered the first house and subsequent sign as 2^nd house and so on. The longitude of the ascending point becomes the most sensitive points of the ascendant i.e.1^st house, and the sensitive points of other house will be 30° apart. The sensitive point of 10^th house will fall in 10^th sign from ascending sign and will have the same longitude as that of the ascending point in Lagna. In this system M.C. is not considered as the Mid-point or cusp of 10^th house. M.C. is however given prime-importance due to it and is widely used for many other important purposes.

The above mentioned Hindu (Vedic) Method, advocated by Sage Parasara, seems to be more rational and worthy of being followed in all astrological calculations particularly in the casting of a nativity. This method has universal applicability. In this system either the longitudinal duration or mid-point / cuspal degree of houses does not get distorted at higher latitudes.

Parasara continued to narrate the description of the planets, signs, various Kinds of ascendants, up-Grahas and importance of Deeptamsa of 15° on either side of sensitive-point of ascendant and other houses etc. (Deeptamsa means an effective Zone of 15° on either side of the sensitive-point of ascendant ,or  sensitive points of other houses).

After listening to the above narration, Maitreya enquired from Sage Parasara:

These Slokas are of great the significance and lay down the basis of Parasari Astrology:

In this scheame, the nativity (sign chart) also acts as one of the Bhava chart.

The other 15 kinds of Bhava Vargas (divisional charts) are for different purposes and these can be obtained by dividing signs (Rashis) into components and then arranging these components in a specified harmonic order.

The division of any Varga chart that contains ascending degree will act first Bhava of that varga. Each Varga chart will have 12 Bhavas (with the exception in Hora-Varga chart)

The each house of a varga will be identified by a Zodiac sign and will be called the abode of the sign lord.

BPHS gives clear instruction for construction of each Varga. In this manner each sign is divided in 150 unequal parts (the arc 8of largest part is 30’ and smallest is 1’40”) and each part will have specific characteristics, which could be ascertained by constructing separate divisional charts. (This also laid down the foundation of Nadi Astrology).

LIST OF SIXTEEN VARGA CHARTS

 Sage Parasara has narrated 16 varga charts which are given below. Each varga chart has a specific portfolio, purpose and signification:

1. D-1, 30º, Main Sign (birth) chart.

This is the basic chart. Each sign is synonym to a Bhava (house). This chart indicates physical body and its related activities. The other divisional charts are sub-divisions of this chart.

2. D-2, 15º, Hora chart

This chart deals with sustenance, mannerism, and attributes of the native. Parasara says this chart deals with Sampatti. The word Sampatti does not mean only material wealth but all means of sustenance including mannerism, nature and attitude towards life as a whole.

3. D-3, 10º, Dreshkanna

This chart deals with Co-born and sources of happiness on account of inner posture of personality (Swaroopa).

4. D-4, 7º 30’, Chathurthamsa – Turyeeamsa

This chart indicates fortune, fixed assets both in the form of property and worldly attachments. Due to this reason, this chart is also called Turyeeamsa as saints do not have worldly attachments.

5. D-7, 4º 17’ 8”.57 – Saptamsa

This chart indicates progeny and cosmic creative ability to maintain cosmic order. Thus, this chart is indicative of God gifted creative imagination or destructive illusion.

6. D-9 – 3º20’ Navamsa – Dharmamsa

This chart is most important in predictive Astrology. If main sign chart (D-1) is considered as body, then this chart will be synonym to heart – the basic prime-mover.

This chart indicates spouse, partners and skills of the native.

7. D-10 – 3º – Dasamsa (Swargamsa)

Parasara says that this chart indicates “Mahat Phalam” (the result which indicates the standing and status of the native in society on account of the interaction of fate and action).

8. D-12 – 2º30’ – Dwadasamsa (suryamsa).

-Parents

9. D-16 – 1º52’30” – Shodasamsa (Kalamsa)

–Vehicles, Luxuries, Happiness, Inner strength of the character.

10. D-20 – 1º30’ – Vimsamsa

– Spiritualism, worship of diety, leaning towards a particular sect.

11. D-24 – 1º15’ – (Siddhamsa) – Chaturvimamsa

– Education, Learning, success in competition.

12. D-27-1º6’40” – Bhamsa – Nakshatramsa – Saptavisamsa

Strength and weakness indicated by planets.

13. D-30 – 1º- Trimsamsa

In this chart degrees are lumped to-gether in a group and each sign is divided in five such groups.

This chart indicates evils, inclination of natural traits based on Trigunas – Swatic, Rajas and Tamas.

D-2 and D-30 charts are complimentary to each other and act at different planes in the life.

14. D-40 – 45’ – Chatvarimsamsa (40^th part of a sign) – Khavedamsa (Swavedamsa)

–Matrilineal legacy.

15. D-45-40’ – Akashvedamsa

– Patrilineal legacy

16. D-60-30’ – Shastyamsa

Past Karma – rinanubandh, repayment of deeds of the past lives. D-1 and D-60 are complementary to each other. D-1 chart indicate when and D-60 tells why, events happen in the life of the native.

Each of the 16 divisional charts consists of 12 houses, assigned to a Zodiacal sign, which is in turn owned by a planet. (D-2 (Hora chart) and D-30 (Trimsamsa chart) are exception to the rule. On account of this reason, the concept of Vargottama is not studied in this article w.r.t. Hora and Trimsamsa charts at this stage).

Importance of Vargottama Concept

In chapter 14 (Ashraya Adhyay), in Laghu Jataka, Varaha Mihira has mentioned Two slokas (Verses) on Rajayoga, which are very significant. I am reproducing both the slokas for the benefit of the Savants;

Sloka 5

”A person is born with kingly status (or in the family of kings) even if one exalted planet is aspected by SUHRADYA (friendly) planet(s). The commentator Bhattotpala says even planets having temporal friendship with aspecting planet will be enough to generate Raja-Yoga. If the planets are more in number and are strongly placed, then a Raja-Yoga of a higher order will be generated.(The natural friendly planets  to Moon, Mars, Mercury and Saturn are termed as suhradya planets. – Refer Laghu Jataka CH.3SL3&4) ”

”If three strong planets are placed in Kendra (angular) houses, the Raja-Yoga will be generated. The commentator says if there are more than three Planets in angular houses, the quality of Raja-Yoga will be proportionately enhanced.”

Sloka 6

In this sloka, the following principles are enunciated:

1. If Moon or Lagna Rashi is Vargottama and aspected by four or more planets, the native becomes king if he is born in kingly family. (Obviously if aspecting planets are friendly to the aspected Planet or sign and if these are strongly disposed, the powerful Raja-Yoga is bound to be generated).
2. The native will attain or inherit the kingly status in the directional period of most powerful planet forming the Raja-Yoga.
3. The Vargottama Moon or Lagna help the native to attain the kingly status if they receive the aspect of other planet (s).
4. Logically, whenever any Vargottama planet (other than Moon or Lagan point) will be aspected by other planet(s), auspicious results will also accrue according to the signification of planet or Divisional Chart.
5. It may be worth nothing that the exalted planet gives good results when aspected by friendly planet (s). This is not the precondition for Vargottama planet that they should be aspected by a friendly planet (s). This means if a Vargottama planet is aspected by any planet(s), the auspicious results will accrue.

What is the concept of Vargottama?

As mentioned earlier in this article, the three basic constitutes which stimulate events in a nativity are (1) Houses (Bhavas) (2) Signs (Rashis) (3) Planets.

The native obtains the results through houses, but with the active assistance of signs and planets. The results of any planetary configuration or yogas are felt by the native through the Bhavas (houses) only.

In the above context, the concept of Vargottama may be understood as under:-

1. The planet is called Vargottama, when placed in same zodiacal sign in any two Vargas. However, if planets become Vargottama either in Sign/Navamsa charts or in Sign/Dreshkanna charts, they become comparatively more auspicious and capable to confer Raja-Yoga provided other conditions prevail (such as aspect of other planets).
2. If Lagna Bhava of two Vargas obtains the same sign, this is called Varga Vargottama, as all houses in both Vargas will fall in same signs.
3. Similarly, if a planet is in same house (Bhava) in the two Vargas, it also enhances the auspicious results of these two Vargas according to specific portfolios of the concerned Vargas, and these planets are called Bhava Vargottama.

The first two classification of Vargottama are commonly discussed in Jatak Granth’s and subsequent astrological literature. But, the third version of Vargottama, which is even more powerful and equally important, does not get the attention it deserves.

This may have happened mainly on account of the reason because a group of astrologers, in last 1500 years, started suggesting number of ways for the construction of houses. These methods are at variance with the method suggested by Maharishi Parasara, sage Satyacharya and Acharya Varaha Mihira. The method advocated by Parasara is already explained in this article.

I have made this study based on some specific fundamental principles, norms and rules. These rules are based on the dictums of Vedic Astrology and are elaborated below:

1. Signs and houses are inseparable from each other. In all varga (divisional) charts, each house will be owned by a planet. The rising (ascending point) falling in the sign will become the ascendant of the respective varga chart.
2. The study is made based on Chitra Paksha Ayanamsa. This Ayanamsa value could be obtained by deducting about 56” from the value of Lahiri Ayanamsa for the years 1950 to 2050 AD. The astronomical definition of Chitra Paksha Ayanamsa is given below:

“When mean / true tropical longitude of star Chitra (Spica 16 – Virgins)

is reduced by 180º, the remainder will be the mean / true value of Chitra Paksha Ayanamsa of the date. “

3. True longitudes of Rahu / Ketu are adopted in this study.
4. The presence of other auspicious yogas will enhance the good results and vice-versa.
5. The principle of Argala and Upchaya will play important role in predicting the events .e.g a malefic Vargottama planet in 3^rd house will enhance the significance of concerned varga chart,e.g. if such planet in bhava vargottama in         D 1 and D-24, this planet will enhance educational prospects.
6. Vargottama malefic planets in 3^rd and 6^th houses show beneficial results. If planet is benefic and placed in these houses, the good results may not occur easily.
7. The Vimshottari Dasa is adopted in this study. The events occur in major, sub or sub-sub periods of Vargottama planets.
8. Whenever a planet is in sign vargottama, it enhances auspicious results connected with its own signification as well as the significance of concerned varga chart. If vargottama planet is aspected by other planet(s), it may help to generate Rag-Yoga.
9. Similarly, if Ascendant of two Vargas fall in same sign and aspected by planets in both vargas, it helps the native to enhance the status of the native with the help of signification and portfolio of two concerned Vargas, e.g. a house Vargottama planet in D-9 and D-4 charts, may indicate acquisition of property and fortune with the help of spouse or in-laws family.
10. When a planet is in House Vargottama, it helps to acquire the benefit results according to signification of the Vargas. e.g. If a planet is in Bhava Vargottama in D-1/D-9, it may help in marriage, in case of D-1/D-10 chart- rise in professional status, in D-24 success in education and so on.
11. This study is made based on Vimshottari dasa system, therefore, the planetary aspects are considered as per dictums of Laghu-Parasari. All the nine planets will aspect seventh house. Mars, Jupiter and Saturn have special aspects. Mars aspects 4^th and 8^th houses also, Jupiter 5^th and 9^th houses and Saturn 3^rd and 10^th houses, in addition to their seventh house aspect.
12. As per the dictum of Laghu-Jataka, Raja-Yogas are examined vis-à-vis Vargottama planets and signs. The Raja-Yoga will become operative if other planet(s) aspect the Vargottama planets and/or signs. If, the aspecting planets are in some kind of sambandha (mutual relation-ship), the Raja-Yoga will be stronger, auspicious and lasting. The Sambandha of three kinds are considered in this study (a) mutual aspect (b) exchange of signs (c) conjunction of planets in one sign.

Illustrative Examples

Ex-1          Male: 27.01.1956, 23:00 hrs (1ST) 77E13, 28N39 Time Zone 5:30 hrs.

Nakshatra: Pushyami 4 charan

Balance Saturn period 2 yrs 3 Months 10 days

1. Saturn is in Bhava Vargottama in D-1, D-9 and D-24 charts and is aspected by several planets. Saturn being a natural malefic is giving strong and auspicious Argala to their respective ascendants from 3^rd
2. The above combination will enhance the educational carrier and the marriage prospects.
3. The cancer ascendant is Vargottama in D-9 and D-7 charts. This indicates the marriage should be productive and the native will have inherent creative capability.

Educational Carrier

1. Mercury/Saturn Period – 27.6.1972 to 7.3.1975

The native was successful in a tough competitive examination and admitted in civil engineering course in I.I.T.

2. Ketu/Saturn period – 30.1.1980 to 9.3.1981

The native again joined the prestigious course in financial Management in I.I.T.

3. Venus/Saturn period – 5.1.1995 to 6.3.1998

The native joined courses in Astrology.

4. Sun/Saturn period – 10.1.2005 to 23.12.2005

The native joined law course of Delhi University through competitive examination

Marriage

In Navamsa chart, Bhava Vargottama Saturn is aspected by exalted Venus and also Jupiter. The Saturn is the lord of 7^th house in D-9 chart and its dispositor Mercury is again hammed by Venus and Jupiter.

The native was married in March 1985 in Venus/Venus/Mercury period (5.11.1984 to 26.4.1985). Venus and Mercury are the part of yoga formed in D-1 and D-9 charts. The spouse is very learned and holds high position in a Medical Institute.

Progeny

D-9 and D-7 are in Rashi Vargottama and Cancer sign is rising both in D-9 and D-7 charts. The native was blessed with a son in Venus/Mars dasa (6.3.1988 to 6.5.1989) on 26.10.1988. The ascendant of D-7 is hammed by Mars and Venus. Vargottam ascending sign both in D-9 ad D-7 indicate the attachment among the spouse and progeny. Mars is also sign Vargottama in D-1 and D-9 chart and placed in fifth house in D-9 chart. Mars and owns fifth house in D-7 chart.

Example 2

Male: 25.9.1980, 10.52.40 AM, 77E12, 28N36 TZ: 5.30 hrs.

Nakshatra: Revati 1 charan

Balance Dasa at Birth: Mercury 14 yrs 0 months 19days

Ketu dasa ends on 13-10-2001

Education

1. Mercury period was in operation upto the age of 14 years. Mercury is Atmakarka and is placed in the ascendant of D-9 chart. Mercury is also sign Vargottama in D-9 and D-7 charts and in its sign of exaltation. This is an auspicious placement, particularly when Mercury is aspected and associated with other planets This helps the native to improve his skills with the assistance of his own inherent creativity. The placement of Mercury in third house of D-7 chart is not very helpful being a benefic in 3^rd
2. Major period of Ketu – 14-10-1944 to 13-10-2001.

Ketu is in house Vargottama in D-1 and D-24 and providing auspicious Argala from 3^rd house on the ascendants of both charts. Ketu is aspected by lagna lord Mars and Venus/Rahu in D-1 chart. Ketu is conjoined with Venus, Mars and Rahu and also aspected by Jupiter in D-24 Chart.

Ketu’s major period was ruling from the age of 14 to 21 years. Ketu provided the native with good educational background which helped him to get good job in respected private enterprise.

Marriage of the Sister

The sign Scorpio is rising both in D-1 and D-3 charts. The Sun and Saturn are sign and house Vargottama in these charts and aspected by several planets (Mercury and Moon in D-1 charts and Ketu, Venus and Rahu in D-3 charts). Mercury is exalted in D-1 chart and Venus is exalted in D-3 chart. Venus is Karka of sister and strengthening the Yoga by its aspect on sun in D-3 chart.

His sister was married in Venus/Sun period (operating from 19-2-2005 to 19-2-2006) with the active help and assistance of the native.

Example 3 and 4

Husband and wife

The couple was married on 27.11.2005. The husband was running Rahu major period. Rahu is placed in 8^th house in Navamsa chart but is Bhava and sign Vargottama. The wife was running Ketu dasa. Ketu is placed in 6^th house, but in sign Vargottama.

Husband: 26.8.1979, 16.43 PM 77E13, 28N39 TZ 5.30 hrs.

Nakshatra: Hasta 3 Charan.

Moon- major period balance at Birth 2 yrs 7 m 15 days.

1. The Capricorn sign is rising and Vargottama in both D-1 and D-9 charts. This indicates strong attachment among the couple.
2. Rahu and Ketu are in house and sign Vargottama and placed in 2/8^th house axis. Rahu is with 8^th lord SUN, Yoga-Karka Venus and Ascendant lord Saturn.

The native was married on 27.11.2005 in Rahu/Moon/Venus directional period though Rahu is placed in 8^th house in D-9 cart. Besides Rahu which is Vargottama, Moon is the lord of Seventh house and conjunct with Dara Karka SUN and Venus in D-9 chart.

Wife: 1.10.1972, 15:45 PM, 77E13, 28N39 TZ. 5.30 hrs.

Nakshatra: Pushyami 1 charan

Balance period of Saturn at Birth –16 yrs 1m 26days.

There are following interesting features in this nativity.

1. Saturn is Atma Karka and occupying Navamsa Lagna.
2. Ascendant sign of wife in D-1 chart is the rising sign in Navamsa chart of husband.
3. Rahu and Ketu are Rashi Vargottama and Venus is Bhava Vargottama. All these planets are aspected by Jupiter in D-1 chart.
4. Rahu is Dara Karka and is conjunct with Jupiter in D-1 chart and Ketu is conjunct with Jupiter in D-9 chart. Jupiter is 7^th lord in D-9 chart.
5. Jupiter is therefore very important and strong yoga-karta for the marriage in this nativity.
6. The marriage was negotiated in the period of Mercury/Saturn/Jupiter, Mercury and Saturn are Ascendant lords of D-9 and D-1 charts respectively. The Jupiter, being the Yoga-Karta, has made all arrangements for marriage in this nativity. The marriage was performed on 27.11.2005 on commencement of Ketu/Ketu/Ketu period. The dasa of Ketu commenced on the day of marriage.
7. This example clearly establishes the role of Rashi and Bhava Vargottama Planets provided they are aspected by other planets.
8. This also establishes the validity of adopting true Chitra Paksha Ayanamsa
9. When ever Venus is in Leo, and sun and/or moon are in Cancer sign, this yoga does not help marriage. But on account of strength of Vargottama planets, the marriage did take place. Venus is house Vargottama in D-1 and D-9 charts. Besides, 7^th lord Moon in D-1 chart is conjunct with up-pada lord Mercury in D-9 chart.
10. Placement of moon and Mars in 7^th house of D-1 and D-9 charts respectively, the husband is much younger in age compared to the age of native.

Example 5

Male: 25.11.1973, 8:46:24 AM, 77E13, 28N39 TZ-5.20 hrs,

Nakshatra: Anuradha 3 Charan

Saturn Dasa balance at Birth – 5 yrs – 8 m 29 days.

1. Ketu Dasa commenced on 23-8-1996
2. Married on 29-1-2001 in Ketu/Jupiter/Venus

Period (26-1-2001 to 23-3-2001)

3. Separated on commencement of Venus Dasa on 24-8-2003

This is an interesting nativity which depicts the role of Vargottama placements:

1. As fifth and seventh houses are occupied by retrograde malefics, the chances of marriage are bleak.
2. Similarly, fifth house is occupied by retrograde Mars in Aswani Nakshatra. The Karka Jupiter is in debilitation and its dispositor Saturn is retrograde and placed in Rahu/Ketu axis in 7^th These are also not good indications either for progeny.

However, the following features in this nativity are worth noticing.

For Marriage

1. Ketu and Rahu are house Vargottama and associated with Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars in D-1 and D-9 charts.
2. The 7^th lord Mercury though is in the sign of debilitation in D-9 chart, but in Bhava Vargottama. Mars is in Rashi Vargottama. Mercury and Mars are in mutual aspect in D-1 chart. Mercury is aspected by Sun and Mars are aspected by Moon in D-9 chart.

The native was married on 29.1.2001 in Ketu/Jupiter/Venus period. Ketu is in Bhava Vargottama and in association with Jupiter and Venus which are ascendant lords of D-1andD-9 charts respectively. Besides other influences, Bhava Vargottama Ketu plays the key-role in arranging marriage.

For Progeny

1. Mars is in fifth house in D-1 and D-7 and obtains both Rashi and Bhava Vargottama. Mars is aspected by Mercury in D-1 chart and by Jupiter in D-7 chart.
2. Venus is in house Vargottama in D-9 and D-7 chart and aspected by Jupiter in D-7 chart.
3. Ascendant of both D-1 and D-7 charts are in Vargottama.
4. The native was blessed with the child in Ketu/Mercury period. Vargottama Ketu is giving auspicious argala to 5^th house and Vargottama Mercury is aspecting 5^th house and its lord.
5. In D-7 chart, Ketu is placed in 8^th house and Mercury in 3^rd With the result, the native should lose the custody of the child or child may not survive. In D-9 and D-7 Venus is Bhava Vargottama and this indicates and this indicates the strong affinity mother and child.

Separation

As soon as, Venus dasa commenced after 24-8-2003, both partners separated from each other and wife returned to her parental home with the child.

It may be noted that no sooner Vargottama Ketu dasa was over; the marriage could not sustain on account of other evil Yogas and also resulted in the separation from the progeny.

Example 6

This is an example, which proves the importance of Chitra Paksha Ayanamsa. The longitude of Venus is 36” in Pisces, whereas if we use Lahiri Ayanmasa, the longitude of Venus will work out 29º59’40”. In the later case the placement of Venus will be altered in all Vargas.

Female: 28.4.1982, 23:11 PM, 77E13, 28N39 Time Zone 5.30 hrs

Nakshatra: Punarvasu 1 charan

Dasa balance at Birth: Jupiter 14 yrs 3 Mon 22 days.

Higher Education in U.S.A.

1. Venus is Bhava Vargottama in D-1 and D-24 charts and is aspected by Mars and Saturn in D-1 and Moon, Mars, Rahu and Ketu in D-24 charts.
2. Venus is sign Vargottama and Moon is house Vargottama in D-9and D-24 charts and are aspecting each other in D-24 chart.
3. D-1 and D-3 charts have several Vargottam planets. Venus and Mercury are sign Vargottama and Sun and Jupiter are Bhava Vargottama. These planets are associated with several other planets. The ascendants of D-3 and D-24 charts are Vargottama.
4. She went for higher studies with the active assistance of her elder sister in the period of Saturn/Jupiter/Venus (Operating from 19-1-2005 to 23-6-2005). In D-24 chart Jupiter, Venus and Saturn are providing auspicious arglas and Vargottama Venus is placed in fourth house in D-1 and D-24 charts. Jupiter is the 12^th lord in D-24 chart and helping her in studies abroad.
5. Her elder sister is engaged and the marriage is fixed to be performed in Feb 2006 in the period of Saturn/Venus/Mercury (operating from 23-12-2005 to 5-6-2006).

Example 7

In this example, True Rahu has given excellent results. True Rahu is Sign Vargottama in D-9 and D-10 and is also House Vargottama in D-7, D-9 and D-10 charts. If we adopt Mean Rahu, It will be shifted to 8^th house in D-9, and D-10 chart and will not be vargottama with D-1 chart either by house or sign placement.

Male: 24-7-1956, 02:00 AM, 76E31, 9N31 T.Z. 5.30 hrs.

Nakshatra: Sravana 3 charan.

Balance Moon Dasa at Birth 3 yrs 10M17 days.

1. The native joined his first job in Feb1978 in Rahu/Ketu period (11-12-1977 to 29-12-1978). Both Rahu and Ketu are in sign Vargottama D-1 and D-10 charts.
2. The native was married on 8-5-1988 in the Dasa of Jupiter/Saturn/Ketu (3-5-1988 to 26-6-1988). The Jupiter is Bhava Vargottama and conjoined with Moon and Mars in D-9 chart. Saturn is Yoga-Karka and placed in 7^th Saturn and Mars are exchanging signs in D-1 chart. Further, Saturn is his Bhava Vargottama in D-9 and D-10 charts. Ketu is in sign Vargottama in D-1 and D-9 charts and is providing argala on D-9 ascendant from 3^rd house. The native is from the state of Kerala and had a love marriage with a girl from the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Of course, they met each other at work place.

The role of True Rahu and other Vargottama planets was not only limted to  arrange job but also marriage on account of Vargottama interconnections in varga charts.

3. Venus is in sign Vargottama in D-1 and D-7 charts. Rahu /Ketu are house Vargottama in D-9 and D-7 charts. Rahu is conjunct with 5^th house lord Mars in D-7 chart. Rahu is providing auspicious argala on 5^th house in D-1 chart. Jupiter is aspecting both Vargottama, Ketu and Venus in D-7 chart. The native is blessed with two daughters in the major period of Jupiter.

Example 8

Portrait of a native based on Vargottam Principle:

In this example, most of the divisional charts are connected with each other with Vargottama planets and some of the ascendants of Vargas are also Vargottam. I shall try to draw a brief portrait of the native based on this principle only.

Male: 7.2.1964, 13.56(PM), 80E21, 26N29 TZ-5.3. Hrs.

Nakshatra: Anuradha 4 charan

Balance Saturn Dasa at Birth: 3 yrs 10 M 3 days.

1. The ascendants of D-1, D-3, D-4, D-7 and D-10 are Vargottama and sign Gemini is rising.
2. The sign Libra is rising in D-9 and D-24 charts.

Saturn Period – 7.2.64 to 10.12.1967

Saturn is combust but sign Vargottama in D-1 and D-12 charts. The Saturn is placed in 8^th house in D-12 chart. Venus and Mercury is also sign Vargottama in D-1 and D-12 charts and Saturn is hammed by Mercury and Venus in both charts. Mars, the 10^th Lord, is aspecting Saturn in D-12 chart.

The father of the native changed his job from Government department to a private company on 11.11.1964 in Saturn/Rahu/Venus. Jupiter aspects the 10^th house in D-12 charts and Venus represents bureaucracy in private sector.

Mercury – 10-12-1967 to 10-12-1984

D-1 and D-3 charts are Vargottama. Mercury, Venus and Saturn are both Bhava and sign Vargottama. The native was blessed with sister on 6.1.1964 in Mercury/Mercury/Mercury period. Mercury is conjunct with 3^rd lord SUN and significator of Younger siblings Mars in D-1 chart.

Mercury is in sign Vargottama in D-1, D-9, D-3 and D-12 charts. Mercury is Lagna lord in D-1 and lord of 12^th house in D-12 chart. It is also aspecting ascendant of D-12 chart. The native achieved good progress in education. The progress of his father was satisfactory and mainly dealing in marketing business on behalf of foreign companies.

Ketu – 10-12-1984 to 10-12-1991 (Age 20 yrs to 27 years)

Ketu is strongly placed in Seventh house in D-1 chart. Ketu is also house Vargottama D-9, D-10, D-12 and D-24 charts and associated with several planets inD-24 and D-10 charts. Jupiter is house Vargottama in D-9 and D-24 charts and aspecting Ketu in D-9 D-4, D-12 and D-24 charts. The aspect of Jupiter will enhance the auspicious results of Ketu w.r.t. all these charts.

1. Ketu/Ketu (10-10-84 to 8-5-1985)

The native completed his graduation with science subjects (D-24).

2. Ketu/Venus (8-5-1985 to 8-7-1986)

Venus is in Bhava Vargottama in D-1 and D-9 charts and placed in 10^th house. Venus is in sixth house in D-10 chart in conjunction with sign and Bhava Vargottama Moon. Venus is the lord of ascending sign of D-24. The Moon is sign Vargottama in D-1, D-9 and D-10 charts. The Moon is also Bhava and sign Vargottama at D-1 and D-10 charts.

The native joined C.A. course and article-ship in reputed C.A. Firm.

3. Ketu/Jupiter (27-11-1988 to 3-11-1989)

Both Ketu and Jupiter are in house Vargottama in D-9 and D-24, and Jupiter aspects Ketu in these Vargas. Ketu & Jupiter are strongly placed in 7^th and 10^th houses of D-1 chart.

The native successfully completed his C.A. Course and joined as Manager in the firm from which he had completed his article ship. Jupiter is placed in the ascending sing of D-10 chart (D-1 andD-10 charts are Vargottama)

4. Ketu/Saturn (3-11-1989 to 13-12-1990)

The native left job and decided to commence his own practice as C.A. in partnership with his friend.

The native also floated a software Company during this period. Ketu represents computers. This has happened because Ketu is Bhava Vargottama in D-9 and D-10. Saturn is sign and bhava Vargottama in D-1, and D-10 chart. The Saturn is in exaltation sign in Navamsa Lagna. Saturn is aspected by Jupiter in D-10 chart.

5. Ketu/Mercury – (13-12-1990 to 10-12-1991)

The native was married on 20.1.1991 in Ketu/Mercury/Mercury period (13-12-1990 to 2-2-1991). Ketu is placed in 7^th house in D-1 chart. Mercury is Lagna Lord and Vargottama in D-1 and D-9 chart. Mercury is with Jupiter and aspected by Venus in D-9 chart.

The native was blessed with the birth of a son on 26.10.1991 in Dasa period of Ketu/Mercury/Saturn (14-10-1991 to 10-10-1991).

Ketu is providing 3^rd house argala to fifth house in D-1 chart. Mercury is ascendant lord of D-7 chart and providing argala from 2^nd house. Saturn is with Jupiter and is in sign and House Vargottama in D-1 and D-7 charts.

Major Period of Venus – (10.12.1991 to 10.12.2011)

Venus is in Bhava Vargottama in D-1, D-3, D-9 and D-4 charts. Venus is in sign Vargottama in D-1, D-3, D-4 and D-12 charts.

There is a continuous growth in the signification connected with these Vargas.

In D-10 chart, Venus is placed in Sixth house and is the Lord of 12^th house. This is an yoga for doing business. Sign and House Vargottama Moon is placed in sixth house in D-1 and D-10 charts. Moon is also sign Vargottama in D-9 chart. Moon is conjoined with Rahu and Venus and aspected Sun, Ketu, Mars and Saturn. Venus is, thus, acting as Yoga-Karta in D-10 chart. The business has been expanding during this period.

Example 9

Swearing in ceremony of Dr. Man Mohan Singh Prime-Minister of India.

Date: 22-05-2004 At 17:32:30 hrs (IST) TZ-5:30 hrs

Nakshatra: Ardra 3 charan

Rahu/Mercury period – upto 13^th May 2005

Rahu/Ketu period – upto 31^st May 2006

Rahu/Venus period – upto 31^st May 2009

Term of Lok Shabha ends on 22-05-2009

The efficacy of electional time for the swearing in ceremony will be examined based on Vargottama principle.

Salient features:

1. Atma Karka Saturn, Amatya Karka Mars and Dara Karka Moon are conjunct in 9^th house and Bhava Vargottama in D-1 and D-3 charts. This generates a Raja-Yoga par-excellent
2. Rahu is giving strong argala from 3^rd house to Lagna-pada in Aquarius sign and both Lagna-pada and Rahu are aspected by Jupiter.
3. Rahu is placed in angular house and conjunct with Mercury- a Trine Lord. This is a powerful Raja-Yoga which will give excellent results particularly in Rahu Dasa. (Laghu-Parasari Sloka 21).
4. Conjunction of Saturn, Mars, Moon and Venus are also generating Raja-Yoga par-excellent (Laghu Parasari – chapter on Raja-Yoga).
5. Venus is 8^th Lord and SUN is 11^th Lord and Badhaka planet. Thus the period of Rahu/Venus/Sun (30.11.2006 to 24.01.2007) may generate Raj-Bhanga-Yoga- loss of power and position (Laghu Parasari – Sloka 22).

We shall now examine this electional chart from the point of view of Vargottama principle: –

1. Ascendants of D-1 and D-24 charts are Vargottama while both Jupiter and Moon are sign and house Vargottama in these charts.

This indicates that the Prime-Minister of India will act with lot of wisdom and balance of mind. Rahu, whose major period is in operation and is placed in 12^th house in D-24 chart. This indicates undue interference from other countries in day to day affairs of the country and the parties and communities represented by Move to TrashRahu and Ketu.

2. In D-10 and D-12 charts, Mercury, Rahu, Moon, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter and Ketu are Bhava Vargottama.

This shows government gets significant support from parent organization-the Congress party.

1. Rahu is in Bhava Vargottama in D-1, D-3, D-4, D-7 and D-9 charts. This makes the Rahu very auspicious.

The placement of Rahu in 7^th house in these charts indicates that the government    is running with the support of coalition partners.

2. MERCURY

Mercury is house Vargottama in D-1, D-3 charts and placed in 7^th house in D-1 chart. Whereas Mercury is also in Bhava Vargottama in D-10 and D-12 charts and placed in 5^th house. In the former case Mercury helps the coalition politics. In the later case, the colleagues in congress organization and government may have a good rapport with him. Mr. Man Mohan Singh has taken the oath of the office on 26-05-2004 in the directional period of Rahu/Mercury with the active support of coalition partners and Congress organization.

3. KETU:

Ketu is Bhava Vargottama in D-1, D-3, D-4, D-9 and D-7 charts. Ketu is also in sign Vargottama in D-9 and D-10 charts. Again Ketu is in Bhava Vargottama in D-10, D-12 and D-24 charts. The glaring deficiency is that Ketu is not Vargottama in D-1 and D-10 charts. This indicates that the government will not fall in Rahu/Ketu Dasa period but will face lot of difficulties and problems particularly from foreign elements.

4. VENUS:

Venus is placed in 3^rd house in D-10 chart and is in sign Vargottama in D-1 and D-10 charts. The Benefic planets in 3^rd house are not able to bring out the native from difficult situation (Though such natives pull through with the help of their luck). The directional period of Rahu/Venus may see the end of government headed by Mr. Singh. If his government falls in this period, then he may not get another chance to become Prime-Minister. As his birth data is not available, the comments about his personal future cannot be foreseen in realistic manner.

Conclusion

Laghu, Jataka of Varaha Mihira sums-up basic and important concept of predictive and natal astrology in brief. This Karika has similar importance as Laghu-Parasari in handling Parasar’s Vimshottari Dasa System.

Laghu-Jataka lays down the basic concept and foundation for operation of Raja-Yogas. These three concepts are given below in ascending order as prescribed by varaha-Mihira:

1. 1^st concept of Raja-Yoga: The exalted planet should be aspected by temporal friendly planets.

If the planets are powerful and more than one in number, the powerful Raja -Yoga will be generated.

2. 2^nd concept of Raja-Yoga: At least, three powerful planets may be placed in Kendra (angular houses). If the planets are more than 3, the more powerful Yoga will be generated.

This concept yield to more powerful yogas compared to the first one.

Parasara also says if powerful planets are placed in mutual Kendra (angular houses), they act as mutual Karka and yield to Yoga-Karka results.

3. 3^rd concept of Raja-Yoga: This concept not only gives powerful results but is more versatile and the quality of yogas generated are very diverse and of far reaching auspicious results.

The concept of Vargottam is very powerful and unique tool of predictive astrology. This concept thus establishes a mutual interconnectivity in Varga charts and show promise for fulfillment in some specific areas of life which otherwise are not so apparent in the nativity. The Vargottama position removes many afflictions and is also a strong tool to fix auspicious Mahurtas.

I have applied Vimshottari Dasa in my study to show the importance of Vargottama principles with the help of several examples. The results are encouraging. The savant of Astrology may try to verify the efficacy and reach of this concept with the help of other Dasa system also.

I shall feel earnestly happy, if the savants may draw some benefit from this study to access the powerful influence of the concept off Vargottama in predictive Astrology.