HOROSCOPE (PART. 1)

In my previous articles I tried to explain that How our Karmas manufacture our Destiny. Karmas and destiny are nothing but the relationship of “Cause” and “Effects”. If there is an effect, there must be a cause preceding it. If an event good or bad happens today then there must be a cause for it. Karmas done in one birth must manifest some time in a later birth.

From this article onwards, I would try to explain the basic concept of a Horoscope or Birth Chart or Janam Kundali. At this stage, I would avoid taking you into much technicality (the mathematical part) of astrology.

THE HOROSCOPE OR THE BIRTH CHART (JANAM KUNDALI)

Horoscope is the map of sky with reference to a fixed point ( say one’s place of birth) showing the positions of the Sun, the Moon and planets Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn at the time of occurrence of any event (like your birth). In Hindu Astrology, the positions of Rahu and Ketu which don’t have any physical existence and are called shadowy planets (Chhaya Grah) are also shown in the horoscope.

We don’t take Earth as a planet because we draw the map of the sky taking it as the centre, with reference to which the positions of other heavenly bodies are drawn. In actual, the Sun is static and Earth is revolving around the Sun but when looked from the Earth the Sun appears to be moving. Therefore, the apparent path of the Sun which is called “Ecliptic” is actually the path traveled by the Earth during the course of its revolution around the Sun. As we know that the Moon is also revolving around the Earth, the two places where the Moon crosses the Ecliptic (the apparent path of Sun) are called Rahu and Ketu. The north point is known as Rahu and the corresponding south point which is exactly 180 degree from the former is called Ketu.

The weekdays represents different planets as below ;

Sunday :- Sun

Monday :- Moon

Tuesday :- Mars

Wednesday:- Mercury

Thursday :- Jupiter

Friday :- Venus

Saturday :- Saturn

BASIC COMPONENTS OF A HOROSCOPE

(i) 9 (Nine) Planets ( also called Grahas)

(ii) 12 (Twelve) Houses ( also called Bhavas)

(iii) 12 (Twelve) Signs (also called Rashis)

Nine Planets :- Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, venus, Saturn Rahu and Ketu.

12 Houses :- A Horoscope is divided into 12 parts which are called Houses or Bhava. These twelve houses are called the Zodiac or Bhachakra in Sanskrit. Each house is extended upto thirty degrees (30), which when multiplied by twelve gives 360. Thus the zodiac or the Bhachakra has a total span of 360 degree.

12 Signs :-

1. Aries 2. Taurus 3. Gemini 4. Cancer 5. Leo 6. Virgo 7. Libra 8. Scorpio 9. Sagittarius 10. Capricorn 11. Aquarious 12. Pisces.

Let’s understand each of the components and their significations.

The diagram drawn above is of a Northern style Horoscope. There are other styles of drawing a horoscope also like South Indian style but here I am taking a northern one because it is more popular. Other styles may be discussed later on.

In the above diagram, the map has been divided into 12 parts. Each part has been allotted a House Number. In every northern style horoscope the position of each House is fixed and is in the same order as above. To be clearer, House No. 1 will remain H.No. 1, House No. 2 will remain H.No.2 and so on, in every horoscope.

Here in the above diagram the House Nos. have been shown for the convenience of the readers. In actual, House Nos. are not shown in the horoscope only the rashis and planets are shown.

Now, let’s see the significations of each House i.e what does each house represent.


House No.1 (Tanu Bhava)

Physical stature, Personality, Head, Appearance, Complexion, strength, struggle for life, general well being ( good or ill health), early part of life, personal development of child.

House No.2 (Kutumba Bhava)

Immediate family, Face, Grace, Samskaras, Money one gets, Wealth, Prosperity, Jewelry, Precious stone, Speech, Eloquence, Food one eats, Right eye, Tongue, Teeth. It is also the House of Death ( Marka) .

House No.3 (Bharatru Bhava)

Courage, Efforts, Vikrama, Valor, Perseverance, Younger brother or sister, Neighbors, Throat, Talents, Hobbies, Short Journeys, Writing power ( Author, Poet), Shoulders and arms, Sports, Artistic talents.

House No.4 (Sukha Bhava)

Mother, Vehicles, Happiness, Property, Farms, Secret life, Land, Sentiments and feelings, Character, Paternal properties, Chest, Good name, Mental peace. Peace in domestic life. In south India, it is taken as House of Education.

House No.5 ( Putra Bhava)

Children, Wisdom, Discretion, Mental inclination, Education, Scholarship, Intelligence, Higher learning or education, Mantras, Mantra Siddhi, Foresight, Ministership, High ranks, Ministers, Advisors, Lotteries, Gambling , Love Affairs, Purva Punya ( Karmas of previous birth) .

House No.6 ( Ripu Bhava )

Enemy, Opposition, Death, Enmity, Diseases, Sports, Maternal Uncle, Debts, Injuries, Mental agony, Worry, Wounds, Obstacles, Competitiveness, Quarrels, Assertiveness. Accumulation of wealth, Adventures, Father’s profession.

House No.7 ( Kalatra Bhava )

Marriage, Living together, Spouse, Sex life, Partner, Partnership, Influencing Foreign countries even settlement. It is also the House of Death ( Marka).

House No.8 ( Aayu Bhava )

Longevity, Inheritance, Legacy, Pension, Accidents, Death by Accident, Theft, Higher researches, Awakening of Kundalini, Disgrace, Secrecy, Lying, Diplomacy, Insurance Money, Unearned wealth, Sins, Punishments.

House No.9 ( Dharma Bhava)

Father, Guru, Long Journeys, High Positions, Wisdom, Divine worship, Religion, Dharma, Charity, Virtuous acts, Devotion, Respect, Purity of mind, Worship, Luck, Fortunes, Rituals, Learning.

House No.10 (Karma Bhava)

Professions, Honours, Powers, Prestige, Status, Pilgrimage, Government Work, Fame, Karmas, Authority.

House No.11 ( Laabha Bhava)

Gain in income, Desires, Achievement of desires, Left ear, Wealth, Profits, Elder brother, Achievements, Income, Dignity, Friendship, Recognition of efforts.

House No.12 ( Vyaya Bhava)

Loss, Anger, Hatred of Public, Expenditure, Expenses, Hospitals, Miseries, Jails, Loss of Power, Death, Charity, Segregation from dear ones, Pleasures of bed ( Sexual life), Left eye, Sleep. Moksha. Foreign connections.


In my next article I will discuss about the various Signs (Rashis) and their significations.

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