APPLICATIONOF

PRASNA ASTROLOGY
(Based on System's Approach)

By
Prof.V.K.Ghoudhry,
M.B.A.
K. RajeshChaudhary,
M.B.A.,C.A,

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 CONTENTS

S. Chapter PageNos.
No.
About the authors
Preface
1. Prasnaandits Utihty I

2. Concepts 4

3. Significationsof Signs 8

4. Significationsof Houses l4

5. of Planets
Significations l8

6. Advance Analytical Techniques 2l

7. IdentifyrngPrasnalndications 35
- Prime determinants
- Afflictors
- Spoftingthe Prasna
- Timtng recovery
- Understanding rulershipof planets
8. Applicationof Astral Remedies 38

9. Problemsin Profession 42

10. New Business 59

11. PropertyMatters 69

12. IdentifyingHealth Problems 76

in Marriage
13. Problems 86

L4. MissingPersons 97

15. Miscellaneous 103

 CHAPTER 1
PRASNAAND ITS UTILITY
Prasnais a very important part of astrology and is verl' use-
fuI. In somecases,onlythe prasna astrologyis helpful. The Prasna
meansrvhenwe reply a questionbasedon the horoscopeprepared
for the date and time when a querent has approachedfor astrolqgi-
cal help. Generally, the prasna is madc when the querent doesnot
have a birth horoscope.It is very important that whenevera querent
has approachedfor the first time, the time and date are noted. The
place would be the location of the astrologer. ln case of a tele-
phonic or an e-mail query the place remains asthe location ofthe
querent
For the researchers and advance learners noting down
the time of the first query is helpful in timing of events and
rectification of the birth charts. Even the astrological reme-
dial measuresprescribed according to the ascendant of the
prasna have proved to be helpful in majority of the cases,wher-
ever a responsewas available.

The study ofprasna is very useful: -

When the querent or the person about whom the prasna is
being made does not have a birth chart.
-To ascertain the ascendantwhen the ascendantis either in
the ending degreesor the beginning of a new sign. In such cases,
the ascendant rising in the prasna generally matches with the
ascendantofthe birth chart. The correctnessof the ascendantof
the birth chart is very important to figure out the true functional
nature of the planets in a particular nativity. Not only the func-
tional natrre of planets plays a key role in the analysis of a chart
2 Application of Prasna Astrology

but also it is necessaryfor prescribingthe astrological remedial

measures.
- To time return of missing persons.

- To time recovery of patients.

- To predict recovery of stolen or misplaced items.

- To predict solemnisationof marriagc.

,
- To predict successof ncw vetrturos.

The only requircmentfor the successof the prasnaastrologv

is that thc quercntapproachesthe astrologerwithout an1,appo'n,-
ment for the sole purposc of a query. If a telephonic call is made
to fix up an appointment, then the time of the telephonecall is
noted for the prasna while the actual meeting for the consultation
may take place at the appointedtime.
Sometimes, it so happenswhen a person is introducedto an
astrologer,the former immediatelyputs a question. Such a ques-
tion should ahvays be replied accordingto the birth chart of the
querent. In casethe querent doesnot have a birth chart. then he/
shc should be asked to contact the astrologer after a rveekor ten
da1'srvithout fixing an appointment. If the astrologeris not avail-
able at the tlme of the approachmadeby the querent.then the time
ofapproach shouldbe notedand shouldbe usedfor preparationof
a birth cliart. The prasna chart is prepared in firll for identifuing
the strengthof the planets and working out the planetary periods
for timing the events. The eventsare timed rvith the help of the
operatingplanetary periods and the transit influences,both forma-
tive and separative.
Even at the cost of some repetition, the essentialpredictive
techniquesof the Systems'Approachhave beenmcntionedin this
book so that the case studiesincludedin this book are properly
understoodby the readerswithout referring to other books ofthe
Systems' Approach.

Prasnabrings out the main question(s)of the querentbased

on the conjunctions, aspects,placementsand the operating plan-
 Prasna and its Utilit_v .3

ets. If the lord of the fifth house is afflicted- the prasna mav
peftain to the progenicn-ntters. If the lord of the seventhhouseis
aft-lictcd.the qucstionma1'pertain to spouseor marital affairs or
foreign visit or foreign stal . All the conjunctions.aspects.place-
ments and the operating planctary periods are to be studied u,ith
referenceto the ascendantand not treating the house pertaining to
the relation about rvhom the questionis madc as al1 ascendantfor
repl-vingthe question.For example,if onc rvantsto know about the
spousethen the influenceson the seventhhouse are considered
and the seventhhouseis not trcated as the ascendantofthe spouse.
This is further elaborated in the case studies included in the
book.
 CHAPTER 2
CONCEPTS
Major Constituents
of the Systemof Astrology

The divinescienceof astrologyhas four major constituents,

that aresigns,houses,planets'and theplanetaryperiods.It will be
in the fitnessof things if the four constituentsof the systemare
briefly discussedfor developingtheunderstanding for learningthe
Hindu systemof astrology.
A. SIGNS
The first constituentof the system is signs. Theyaretwelve
in numberand are ruled by the planetsindicatedagainsteachof
them:--
SIGNS LORDS
l. Aries Mars
2. Taurus Venus
3. Gemini' Mercury
4. Cancer The Moon
5. Leo The Sun
6. Virgo Mercury
7. Libra Venus
8. Scorpio Mars
9. Sagittarius Jupiter
10. Capricom Saturn
11. Aquarius Saturn
12. Pisces Jupiter
 Concepts

You u'ill observethat the planets Mars, Venus, Mercury- Ju-

piter and Satum rule over trvo signs. Theseplanets have special
attention to one of their signs and this sign is known as their
rnooltrikona sign. The signs Aries, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius and
Aquarius are the mooltrikona sign of the planets Mars, Mercury,
Venus, Jupiter and Saturn, respectively.

The signs possessthe positive and negativeaspectsoftheir

lords according to their nature and according to the strength of ,
their lords. The most important qualrty is that they lead us to infer
the extent of fructifications of the significations of a particular
house. For example, if the sign Libra falls in a house and its lord
Venus is in full strength.the significations of the house in particu-
lar will flourish to a very affluent level of the society in which a
particular native (person) is living. The significations of the signs
have been detailed in Chapter 3.

B. HOUSES

The secondconstituent ofthe Systemis houses.The houses

are tr;velvein number and each of the trvelve houses of the horo-
scope deals with specific significations. The significations of the
housesfructify under the planetary periods connectedwith them.
The significations of the houseshave been detailedin Chapter 4.
The housesare good and bad. The sixth, eighthand twelfth houses
are known as bad (malefic) housesas theserule diseases,obstruc-
tions and losses,respectively.
C. PLANETS

is planets. In Hindu as-

The third constituent of the S1,51sm
trology, we consider the Sun, the Moon, Mars. Mercury, Jupiter.
Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu as planets. While the Sun and the
N{oon are the luminaries, Rahu and Ketu are the shadowy planets.
As the planets Pluto, Neptune and Uranus neither have a lord-
ship over a house nor have a planetary period of their own,
they can in no way be consideredin the predictive astrology.

The planetssignifi'various things including the specific body

parts and the functional s1'stemof health. For example, the Sun
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6 Application of Prasna Astrologv

rulcs hcart. digestivesystemand vitality. The Moon rulesthe lungs,

fluids in body, lymphatic system. etc. The significations of the
planets have been detailed in Chapter 5.

The planets attain benefic or malefic functional nature in a

nativity (horoscope)based on the lordship of benefic or rnalefic
houses.The planetsmay be weak or strong. The functional malefic
planets when influencing other planets or housescauseafflictions
to them.

The planets,r,r,henplaced in a particular sign, are considered

as exalted/debilitated.In their signs of exaltation the planets be-
come strong while in their signsof debilitation the planetsbecome
weak. The planetsbecomeexaltedor debilitated in the signsmen-
tioned against each:

PLANETS EXALTATIONSIGN DEBILITATIONSIGN

The Sun Aries Libra

The Moon Taurus Scorpio

Mars Capricorn Cancer

Mercury Virgo Pisces

Jupiter Cancer Capricorn

Venus Pisces Virgo

Saturn Libra Aries

Rahu Taurus Scorpio

Ketu Scorpio Taurus

D. PLANETARY PERIODS
The fourth constituentof the Systemis planetaryperiods
 Concepts 7

Various tvpes of planetan/periodsfor spccificplaneta[' combina-

tions are mentionedin classicaltexts. But- rve lvill consideronll'
Vimshotri dasa system in this book as this is universally appli-
cable for all sets of combinationsin a nativity.
The planets according to their strength in a horoscope.give
results of the significations and houses ruled bl' them in their sub
periods. More light on this will be thror,vnat appropriateplaces in
the book.
 CHAPTER 3

SIGNIFICATIONSOF SIGNS
1. ARIFS: tt is a fiery sign and presided over by the
significator of energy, Mars. The Sun, the significator of vitalitr'-
is exaltedin this sign. Thesefactors render the nativesborn in this
sign as most active, strong, aggressiveand healthy in caseMars is
strong and beneficially disposed.In case @
suffers from rvounds-fevers, short-temperedness, diseasesof im-
pure blood, inflammatory dtsorders
.
brarn-cranlum and taclal Dones.
It is violent, moveable. positive, barren and is four legged
and has strongpreferences.Satum,the planet of lethargy,becomes
debilitated in this sign.
When this sign rises in the ascendant,the body description
of the native resemblesMars and the Sun dependingupon their
strength and becomes modified due to other influences on the
ascendantor the lord ofthe ascendant.
2. TAURUS : It is an earthy sign. It is ruled by Venus, the
significator for materialistic pursuits and comforts. This gives a
health,vconstitution
and the bonesofthe neck.
Whenever Venus is strong the natives bom under this sign
ativasliffeis-frpm-4ir-easeq
"gglgggtlealiF.C.glyg$dJ*

It is mild, negative, fixed, semi-fruitful and four-legged sign

and has precise,temperateand sickll'nature.

For nativesborn under the Taurus ascendant,the location of

vemrs ur the first house gives poor health and location in the eighth
 Signiticationsof Signs 9

rnd trvelfthhousesgivessickly constitution

3. GEMINI : Thisis an airy signpresidedoverby Mercury,
tbe planet govemingrhe neruous sl'stem,s.Llg
eld Iglp&.tqly ca-
nal. The signrulesshoulders,
Alm,s,ftmds.,lungs,breath,shoulder
and hands. In case MbrCurv is
weak and the sign is malefically aspectedthe personsborn under
this sign sufTermore at the mental level and the diseaseslinked
u'ith the parts mainly ruled blTris i[n.*
It is a talkative. positive. cofiImon, airy and barren sign and
gives ambitious nature with imaginative ideas.

When this sign rises in the ascendant,the placement of

afflicted Mercury in the tenth house causeslleadaches,congestion
and respiratory diseasesand placementin dusthanascausesweak
constitution, weak nervous system, loss of assets,depreisiori re-
sulting in partial paralysis, stammering,disputes connectedwith
property matters, movementto distant places, etc.

4. CANCER: This is a r,vaterysign, generally weak, pre-

sidedover by the planet, Moon. which is changeablein nature and
is tender. The sign rules Qleast, ch!._@astric region, stomach
an4 digestive organs, bon s
weat<anaTE-sign,-Cancer,-imalfr Ea1iyTilp-ected,thepersons
born under this sign suffer from constant mental maladies, weak
body constitution and diseasescorurectedrvith the body parts ruled
by this sign.
The natives born under this sign are inconsistentin their
behaviour as the Moon, the lord of the sign Cancer, is of volatile
nailrre and becomesweak quite often either in pakshabala or b1'
going to n-ralefichousesfrom the ascendantor going to its sign of
debilitation.

It is a mute, negative,moveable,watery and fruitfrrl sign and

signifies grace and clevemess.
5. LEO : This is a fiery sign ruled by karka of vitalitl'. the
Sun. It rules spjne.back,heart,lir,erandpancrear In casethe Sun
is weak and the sign- Leo, is malefically afflicted, the natives bom
 t0 Applicltion ol'Prurrr Arlrolrgy

underthis sign arc vulncrablcto tlrc drscnscs()f hmrt, spinc.stonl-

ach,etc. and lack starrrirrland slrorrgrrrll ;xnrcr,
' Its rulcr thc Sun. rulcs rrrtclligcrrcc.
nrarcpr.gcn!'.srrcrnlsta-
'tus
and magniticcncc.This sign is ficrv rn nnrurc.fixctr.posrtivc.
barren,bcncvolcntand rrhcn risingin thc asccrdlurrn,itha strong
Sun,makesthc pcrsonnoblc.gcncrousand grvcsnralcsttcappcar-
,allco. The placcmcntof the Sun in the third houscilrtlrcatcs ucak
d;gestionandasthmaticdispositionwhile its praccmcntin dusthanas
*."._-
srgnrficslack of vitality to the native.

6. VIRGO: This is an earthysign ruled bv N{ercury.thc gov-

,ernorof nervoussystem.It rules abdominalumbilical region.bowel
and intestines.
It is a negative, human- cofilmon, earthv and barren sign and
givesthe power ofanalysis anddiscrimination,ifMercury is strong.
The natives bom under the ascendingsign of Virgo with strong
and well-placed Mercury, are blessedwith attractive personality
and are charming. If Mercury is debilitated, combust, placed in
dusthanas,the person has prominent veins, lacks witticism and
has no charm.

In case both the planet, Mercury, and the sign, Virgo, are
weak and afflicted,respectively, the native suffers from the dis-
easesof nervous breakdown. appendicitis,constipation,etc.

7. LIBRA: This is an airy sign ruled by Venus. This sign

rules lumbar region, skin, kidneys and bones of lumbar region.

When the planet Venus, if r.veak.and the ascendantare

afflicted for natives bom under the sign Libra, the1,5u6r by rvay
of diseasesconnectedrvith parts ruled by this sign. diabctes,vcne-
real diseases,arthritis-gout pains,skin diseases,etc.

It is a talkative, moveable, positive. airy and scmi-tiuitful

sign and signifiessenseofjustice, claritl'. stronguill-po*,cr. opti-
mism arrdis highlv sensitive. If thc sign Libra riscs in the ascen-
dant and thc planetVenus is strongand well placedin thc nativity
the nativegcts attractivepersonalitr'.
 Significationsof Signs II

8. SCORPIO: It is a waten/ sign. It is strengthened by the

rulership of a strong and fiery Mars in a nativity. It rules urinary
and sexual orgaus. anus, gencrativeorgans, bladder- nasal
organs and pelvic bones. If the planet Mars is rveak and the as-
cendantis afflicted the native suffers bv diseasesof piles, urinary
infectionsand boils. operations,etc.. in the parts ruled by fff5 5ign.

It is a mute, violent, fixed, negative,watery and fruitful sign

and signifies severesentiments.
9. SAGITTARIUS: This againis a fiery sign ruled b1'Jupi-
ter and blessesthe native rvith good health if strong in a nativity.
This sign rules hips and thighs, arterial systemand nerves.

ln case Jupiter is weak and the ascendantrvith Sagittagius

.rising is afflicted. the native suffers from anaemia,poor digestion,
jaundice, high fevers, cold.diabetes,etc.

It is a positive, common, half human, fiery and semi-fruitful

sign and signifies impressivepersonality. The personsborn under
this sign are best suited for training or advisory roles due to their
pleasantnature and analytical bent of mind.

f0. CAPRICORN : This is an earthy sign ruled by Saturn.

This rulesknees,bones,kneecapsandjoints. If Saturnis r,veakand
this sign is afflicted by the functional malefic planets,the persons
born under this sign suffer becauseof joint pains, general weak-
ness, emaciatedbody, etc.
It is a negative, moveable, non-human, earthy and semi-fruit-
ful sign and signifies tact, cheating, lethargy, melancholy nature,
if its ruler, Saturn, is weak in the nativity.

11. AQUARIUS: This is an airy sign, ruled again by Satum,

and rules legs, ankles, blood circulation, shim bone, etc.
If Satum is weak and the sign Aquarius is afflicted, the per-
sons born under this sign suffer from fractures in legs, wounds,
etc., in the parts ruled by this sign.

It is a talkative, positive, fixed, human and airy sign and sig-

nifies characteristics like honesty, ideals and sensitiveness,. etc.,
 12 Application
of Prasrra
Aslrology
accordingto thc strcngtlrof its lord.

12. PISCES : This is a \\'atcD'signrulcdbr f upitcrand nrlos

feet and tocs.lrnrphaticsystcrn.boncsof thc l'cctand toc. Alllic-
tions to Jupitcrand thc sign Pisccscauscsulfcrilrgsto thc natives
bom undcrthis sign by discascsconncctcdrvith thc partsrulcd bv
this sign.

It is a mute, negative,cofirmon,non-human,watcry and fnrit-

frrl sign and signifies enjovments,sensitivencss.etc.

HOW TO ANALYSE CHARACTERTSTICS

The placr:mentof a significator in a mgveable sign makes a

person dynan ic in nature. The placement of a significator in a
fixed sign makes a person less flexible in approach. The place-
ment of a significator in a commonsign makes a personof adjust-
able nature.

, The placement of the significator in a fruitful sign

indicates early gains while the placement of the significator
in a semi-fruitful sign indicates slow gains. The placement
of a significator in a barren sign indicates gains after lot of
efforts.
I

, Th. airy elementmakes a personthinker, creative and spiri-

tualist while an earthy elementmakes a person pleasure-seeker
,andhe is persistentlyengulfedin materialistic pursuits. The water
elementmakesthe person ease-loverand keepshim fully involved
in worldly attachments.

The positive element shows greater chance of success. The

human elementmakes the approachof a person humanistic in life
and he is generous,helpful and respectfulto others.

SOME OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SIGNS

Sex of the Signs

Aries, Gemini. Lco. Libra. Sagittariusand Aquariusare male

signs. Taurus. Cancer,Virgo, Scorpio,Capricorn and Piscesare
female signs.
 Signiticationsof Signs l3

PrishthodayaSigns
Aries. Taurus. Cancer. Sagittarius and Capricorn are signs
that riservith their hind parls first. If a significatorplanetis placed
in thesesigns and is an indicator of tin-ringthe event. it r'vill cause
the event early.

SirsodayaSigns

Leo. Virgo. Libra, Scorpio.Gernini and Aquarius signs rise

with their head first and indicate that normal time rvould be taken
for the fructification of an event.

UbhyodayaSigns
Pisces rises with both sides. The eventsare timed with the
help of the strength of tl-replanet in questionand the placemefltof
the planet in the srgn Piscesdoes not make a difference.
Reptile Signs

Cancer,Scorpio and Piscesare knoun as reptile signs.

Directions of the Signs

Aries, Leo and Sagittarius rule the east direction. Taurus'
Virgo and Capricorn rule the south direction. Gemini, Libra and
Aquarius rule the rvestdirection..Cancer,Scorpioand Piscesrule
the north direction. The directions in the prasna analysis are
identified from the placement of the significator planet in a par-
ticular sign.
 CHAPTER 4

SIGNIFICATIONSOF-HOUSES
Significationsof the housesgenerallycorrespondto the signs
of zodiac in seriatim. Similarly read the various body parts gov-
erned by various houses.Afflictions to houseslikewise causedis-
easescifthe connectedparts.

First House: Representsquerent, his nature and state of

health, happiness,status, body complexion, personality and the
body parts - head, face, brain, facial bones,pituitary glands, cra-
nium bones,etc. For example, afflictions to the first house cause
paralysis, giddiness. wounds, scars, erratic activity of endocrine
glands, derangement,brain fever, stupidity, nose-bleeding,etc. The
strong, well placed and unafflicted Sun and Mars, as significators,
help as a protective cover.
Second House : Representswealth, family, status, fortune,
speech.vision and the body parts - neck, throat, right eye, gullet,
larynx, cerebellum, bones of neck. trachea, cervical region and
cervicalbones.tonsils,etc. Afflictions to this houseresultin prob-
lems to eyes,thyroid glands, cervical, gums and teeth, speech,etc.
A strong, well placed and unafflicted Venus, as a significator,
helps asa protective cover.
Third House: Representsyounger brothers or sisters,cour-
age, short journeys, q'riting and communicativecapability and the
body parts - shoulders,hands, right ear, respiratory canal, etc.
Afflictions to this house result in problems of respiratory canal,
shoulderpains, fracture in the collar bone region, partial deafiress,
asthma,tuberculosis, etc.
A strong, well placed and unafflicted Mercury, as a
 Significationsof Houses 15

significator, helps as a protective cover.

Fourth House: Representsmother, education,vehicles-
domestic peace, properties, mind. assets and the body parts -
heart- chest and lungs. Afflictions to this houseresult in coronary
problems, lungs' disorders,mental disorders,lunacy and the
problems connectcdto the circulatorl' systems.A strong, well
placed and unafflicted Moon, as a significator, helps as a
protcctive cover.
Fifth House: Rcpresents intelligence.speculativegains,prog-
eny, learning,position,inclinations.spiritualpursuits,etc., and the
bodv parts - stomach, gall bladder. pancreas,colon, diaphragm-
spleen,liver, spinal cord, etc. Afflictions to this houseresult in the
diseasesof diabetes,peptic ulcers.anaemia,colic pains, stonesin
gall bladder,acidity, spinal cord. dyspepsia,diarrhoea,pleurisy,
etc. A strong. u'cll placed and unafflicted Sun, as a significator,
helps as a protective cover.
Sixth House: Representsdisputes,debts,enemies,maternal
uncles, emploYees,diseases,lossesthrough theft and fire and the
body parts - intestinal function, appendix, ovaries,fallopian tubes,
lower abdomen, kidney, etc. Afflictions to this house result in
problen-rsof appendicitis-generative organs, constipation, hernia.
blood urea and nervous breakdown. A strong, well placed and
unafflicted Mercury. as a significator, helps as a protective
cover.
Seventh House: Representswife, partnerships,conjugal life,
home abroad. travel, and the body parts -pelvic girdle, vagina,
uterus, cervix- lumbar region, etc. Afflictions to this house result
in venerealdiseases,gout pains, urination, impotency,sterilisation-
renal problems, etc. A strong- well placed and unafflicted Venus
as a significator, helps as a protective cover.
Eighth House: Representslongevity. inheritance,accidents,
obstructions, losses,misfortunes,disgrace,easygains, disappoint-
ments and the body parts - rectum, hip, testes,ovaries, etc. Afflic-
tions to this house result in hydrocele, fissure, impotency. piles,
urinary infections, boils, etc. A strong, well placedand unafflicted i
Mars, as a significator, helps as a protective cover.
16 Applicationof PrasnaAstrologv

Ninth House: Rcprcscntsfathcr.preccptor,spirituallcarn-

ing, inclinatious.past dccds.ntcditatigtt.l1lrcigrrtrarel. atld cdtt'
cation,gcucralfirrtttnc.llilgrirnagcs. ctc . attdtlrcbodr parts- thrghs,
thigh boncs.bortonrarrou.ltrp.iorntsand thc lrtcrial st'stcnl Af-
f l i c t i o n s t o t h i s h o u s c r c s t t l ti n l o r v p r o d t t c t i v i t t o' f b l o o d ,
thallasemia, loukacntia.high fcvcrs.ctc. A strotrg.rvcllplaccdand
unafflictcdJupitcr.as a significator.hclpsas a protccti\cco!cr'
Tenth House: Represcntsprofcssion.status.karnra in lifc.
character,ambition, nert birth, happincssfrom rnalcprogcnyand
the bodl' parts - kneejoints and bones.Afflictions to this housc
result in arthritis, broken knees,inflammation of joints, gencral
weaknessand emaciatedbody.A strong,well placedandunafflicted
Saturn, as a significator, helps as a protective cover.
Eleventh House: Represents gains, friends, elder brothers.
income, prosperity, etc., and the body parts - shanks,left ear
and left 6rm. Afflictions to this house result in fracture of
the lower portion of legs, pain in legs. problems of low productiv-
ity of blood, circulatory problemsand cancerof leg. A strong, well
placed and unafflicted Saturn, as a significator, helps as a
protective cover.

Twelfth House: Representsexpenses,losses,end of life,

life in foreign lands, obstructions in life, separationfrom family,
imprisonment,pleasuresof bed, etc., and the body parts - left eye,
lymphatic system, ankles and feet. Afflictions to this house result
in problemsto the body parts governedby the houseand weakens
the immunisation power. A strong. r,vell placed and unafflicted
Moon, as a significator, helps as a protective cover.
NOMENCLATURE OF HOUSES '
'
ANGULAR (KENDRA) HOUSES

The first, fourth, seventhand tenth housesare callcd angular

housesor kendra houses.

Trines (Trikona houses)

The fifth and ninth housesare called trines or trikona houses.

First houseis also consideredas a trinc.
 Signiticationsof Houses l7

Malefic or dusthana houses

The sixth, eighth and trvelfth housesare called malefic houses

or dusthanahouses.

Benelic houses

All houses, other than the malefic houses,are treated as

benefic or auspicious housesunder the Systenis' Approach.

Extent of Houses

Under thc Systems' Approach the extent of each house is 30

degre a-lr-s"don the basis oi
p'I5Gifr6ntof the planets in a particular house.Their longitudinal
differencefrom the degreerising in the ascendantdoes not makg a
difference. lhe degreerising in the ascendantis consideredas the
effective
gree rvould be consideredas the most effective point of all the
hoilles Supposc l0 degreerises as the ascendantin Leo. The
frfrit effective poinl of all the houses would be l0 degrees. The
planets placed in a househaving longitude betr,veen5 degreeto 15
degreewould be influencing the most effective point of the con-
cernedhouse.
The significations of houses fructify under the planetary
periods connectedwith them. The nature or extent of signifi-
cationsis dependenton the strength of the lord of the house,
strength of the significator of the house and the effects on the
houseitself. The significationsof the housessuffer if their lords
and significators are weak or they or their lords are under the
influence of functional malefic planets.
 CHAPTER5
SIGNIFICATIONS OF PLANI|'TS

1. SUN: The Sun signifieshighly placed porsons,adminis-

trators, physicians,contractors,politicians, father, male child and
social status.The Sun is karaka for vitality and life giver in a male
nativity. He is bilious and has sturdy bones.It is hot, dry, construc-
tive and representshealth, blood, brain, digestivesystem,right eye
(male) and lcft eye in the case of females. In caseit is weak and
afflicted in a nativity it gives rneakeyesightand diseasesof head-
aches,erraticcirculation ofblood, bonefractures,fevers.high blood
pressure,baldness,bone cancer and low immunisation power. Its
naturc is benevolentand cruel.

2. MOON: The Moon signifies rulers, administrators,hotel

managers,mother, mind, nourishing agent, soother,housekeeper,
trainer, public relations, etc., and its nature is benevolentand gen-
erous. It is a female planet, cold, moist, mild and is phlegmatic in
nature. It governs fluids in body, good quality of blood, breast.
stomach, lymphatic system, lungs and chest. It governs the left
eye in the caseof males and ovaries,menstrual cycle, uterus. gen-
erattve organs and right e)'e in the case of females. Weak and
afflicted Moon besidesgiving psychic problems causesdiseascs
of the uterus,lungs, menstrualdisordersand the nativc is vulncr-
able to frequent cough and cold, fever, general weaknoss,ctc.

3. MARS: Mars signifiesarrnyconmanders,administrators.

youngerbrothers,entrepreneurs, police, anii-socialclcmcntswhcn
afflicted.engineers,surgeons,chemists,etc.,and its naturcis crucl-
unrclentingand active. It is a dry and fiery planct and is bilious in
nature. It governs,marro\,v,blood, forehead,ncck, rnuscularsys-
tem and externalgenerativeorgans.When afflicting or itself being
 Significationsof Planets 19

lveak and/or afflicted it causes, inflammations, wounds, burns,

accidents,fractures, piles, fevers, epilepsy,tumours, mental aber-
ration, cancer, etc.

4. MERCURY: Mercury rules analyical faculties, speech,

sharp intellect, power of discrimination and confidence. It is per-
sonified as,a prince, thinker, mathematician, accountant, trader,
and relatedbusinessfields. He is mixture ofthree humours namely,
phlegm, bile and wind. He rules skin, mind, nervoussystem,lungs,
tongue, hands, arms and mouth. When weak and,/or afflicted it
causespsychic diseases,nervous breakdorvn,leucoderma, impo-
tence,vertigo, deafiress,asthma and diseasesofrespiratory canal,
intestines,insomnia, etc.

5. JUPITER: Jupiter rules ministers, preceptors, teachers,

advocates,financial advisors and signifies elder brothers, spous
in female nativities, male progeny, wealth, morals, sincerity,
friends, divine grace, father and, in fact, all good things in life. It
is mild, temperate,warm and is phlegmatic in nature. It rules liver,
arterial system, hearing power. absorptive power, hips, fats and
blood. When rveak and/or afilicted it causesjaundice, diabetesand
other diseasesof liver, anaemia,diseasesof pancreasglands and
gall bladder, flatulence, etc.

6. VENUS: Venus signifies material comforts, wife, worldly

knowledge and materialistic pursuits, creativity, art, rich tastes,
etc. It also signifies ministers, teachers,lovers, medical practitio-
ners, financial administration, fashion, cinema theatres, paintings,
music, advertising, hotels, etc. The nature of Venus is benevolent
and generous. It is warm and moist. It is sensual,phlegmatic and
windy in nature. It gor,'emsprivate parts, kidneys, semen, face,
neck, throat, chin, venous system.etc. When weak and,/orafflicted
it causesvenerealdiseases,diabetes,stonesin bladder, or kidney,
cataract,rveaknessofsexual organs and paralysis..

7. SATURN: Saturn signifies labour leaders,sewants,jobs

requiring hard r.vorkwith less remunerative,industries and indus-
trials r,vhenother planets are strong and helping. The nature of
Satum is selfish and indolent. It is cold, dry, contracting, short-
tempered, wom-out and windy in nature. It rules joints, spleen,
20 Application of Prasna Astrology

teeth, knees,phlegm and s-ecretivesystem. When weak and/or af-

flicted it causesconstantand painful diseases,leg fracture, cancer,
diseasesof glands,skin disease,paralysis,rheumatism,gout, con-
sumption, flatulence.
8. RAHU: Rahu signifies diplomats, deceptors,manipula-
tors, dealersin drugs and poisons,etq. It signifies cheats,pleasurc
seekers,insincereand immoral acts, etc. It is phlegmaticin nature
and gives malignant growth. When afflicting it causesdiseasesof
phlegm, intestines.boils, skin, ulcers, spleen, worrns, high blood
pressure,etc.

9. KETU: Ketu signifiesmeditatorsand spiritualists.It is

dry and fiery in natrre. Is affliaion causeswounds,inflammations,
fevers,intestinaldiseases,mentalabenation,low-blood pressure,
deafness,defectivespeech,etc.Ittakei a persontowardsmystic
sciencesand spiritual pursuits.
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ADVANCE ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

The key issuesin horoscopic analysis are:
(l) Identiff ing the functional nature of the planets in a nativity;
(2) The techniquesfor judging the strengthof a plane!
(3) The distinction betweenthe rveak and/or afflicted planets;
(4) The impact of r,veakand/or afflicted planets;
(5) The orb of longitudinal difference for judging the impact of
conjunctions and asPects;
(6) The most malefic planet; and
(7) The most effective point (MEP) of various housesin a chart.

SALIENT FBATURES OF THE SYSTEMS' APPROACH

For the benefit of the readers,the prominent features of the
Systems'Approach are being discussedhere' Events and indica-
tions in life are ruled b1' planets,houses.signs and planetary peri-
ods. The planets during their operating periods blcss the nati't'e
with the significations ruled by them dependingupon their strength
and placementin a particular horoscope.Idcntifi ing the rveakness
and affliction of planetsis not at all a difficult job and can be learnt
by beginnersor non-astrologers lvith the help of the book, "SELF
LEARNING COURSE lN ASTROLOGY". The Sy5lsrns'Ap-
proach not only increasesthe accuracy ofanalysis but also speeds
up the analytical process and helps in identifling the results of
analysis in an unambiguousmanner-consistentlywithout any con-
fusion.
FUNCTIONALNATURE OF PLANETS
Thc ftinctionalnatureof the planets,as statedabove,is the
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kev analrticalfactorin thehoroscopicanalr.sis.BcsidcsRah'

and
Ketutheplancts.u'hosemoortrikona sig.s arc in rhcnrarcficlrouscs
(sixth. eighth and tu'elfth) with refcrcnccto thc lsccrrdarrt.
act as
functionalnraleficplanetsin a natiritr', For trrrs
l)urr)oscthc sign
ca'ccr is co'sidered as nrooltrikona-sigrr rll'tlrc Nlt,.rr l' cxcc,-n-
tionalcascs-*lrc'Rahu is *,cll placcdi. n r,o,ltrrkrrrasign of a
planct.uitlrout causirrga'r' conjurrcti.'or closcasllcctrritl
otlrcr
houscsand planctsand tlrs dispositorprarrctis str.'g. Rarurgivcs
good rcsultsduring its sub pcriods fbr rnatcrial,sticprospc-ritt.
Rah'-Kctu.ulrc' cxaltcd.girc matcrialistbcrrcllts,ri.,it.,t.triil-
tated Rahuinvolvesthc nativcin cxposcdscandarsandacutcph'si-
cal sufferings.

under the Sy'stems'Approacrr.trreplanetsindicatedagainst

eachascendant,act as functional malefic planetsfor thc concerned
ascendant:
ASCENDANT FUNCTIONAL MALEFIC PLANETS
Aries Mercury, Rahu and Ketu.
Taurus Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Rahu and Ketu.
Gemini Rahu and Ketu,
Cancer Juprter,Saturn, Rahu and Ketu.
Leo The Moon, Rahu and Ketu.
Virgo Saturn. Mars. the Sun, Rahu and Ketu.
Libra Mercury, Rahu and Ketu.
Scorpio Mars, Venus, Rahu and Ketu.
Sagittarius The Moon. Rahu and Ketu.
Capricorn The Sun, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu.
Aquarius The Moon, Mercurl,- Rahu and Ketu.
Pisces The Sun, Venus, Saturn. Rahu and Ketu.
The functional malefic planets for various ascendants.men-
tioned above,may appear to be at variance when seenin the con_
text ofthe availableclassicaltexts and used b1'the translatorsof
the classicaltexts. but when 5'ouanalyse the charts basedon the
functional malefic planetsbrought out hereinabove,vou would find
that all of your confusions disappearat one stroke.
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CONJUNCTIONS AND ASPECTS

23

When two or more planets have same longitudes, the con-

junction is known as an exact conjunction.lf thc longitudinaldif-
ference happens to be less than five degrees,the conjunction is
known as a close conjunction.

h
t'
(
Similarly, when trvo or more planets mutualll' aspect each
other on the same longitudinal degreeor a planet casts its aspect
exactly on the most effective point of a house or houses.thc
aspectis knonn as exact aspect. Ifthis aspectis rvithin a longitu-
dinal diflerence of five degrees, then the aspect is knorvn as a
close aspect.
The conjunctionsor aspectswith more than fivc degreeslon-
gitudinal differenceare wide conjunctionsor aspects.These'do
not have permanent impact in life except the short lived transit
influences on the planets involrredin wide conjunctionsor aspects
separatelyand severely.

ANALYSING STRENGTH OF PLANETS

Those planets are consideredweak, which are in their signs

of dlbrilitatlion,are combust, are in the state of olc! age or infancy
and placed in the malefic houses in the rasi chart. The S1'stems'
Approach also considers a planet weak if it is placed in the
mooltrikona sign of another rveak planet and if a planet occupies
its sign of debilitation in t[9_nar,'amsaand other varga charts. In
all other situ;Iions, the planets ar@well
placed.

A u'eak planet is not capableto fully protect its general and

particular signifi cations.

The general significations meiu:lsthe aspectsruled'by'the

planet. For example.the Sun rules father, statusofthe native. heart,
digestive system, etc., irrespectiveof the lordship of the Sun in a
particular nativity. The particular significationsof the planetmeans
the significations of the houser.vhereits mooltrikona sign is placed
and the house where this planet is placed in the natal chart.

The results of the significations of the r,r'eakplanet fructifu

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u'ith delal' and sgffbr whcncyerthe r'veakplanct is afTlrctcddtrc to

closc aspoctor conjunctions'ith thc functionalrnaleficplarrct.Thc
natal atfliction causesdarnagesin the cntire sub pcriod of thc
wcak planct and thc afflicting planctsrvhilc the transit influcnccs
causeshort term danragcsfor the duratiol ofthe effectivetransit
inf'lucncc.

MOST EFFECTM POINT (MEP)

Thc risingdcgrccin thc asccndantis knosn as tltc ttrostof'-

fectivopoint of all thc housos.For exantplc-if 23 dcgrccriscsin
the Sagittariusascendant.the mosteffcctivcpoint of all thc ltouscs
r,r'illbe 23 degree. Any planetconjunctwithin 5 degreeson cithcr
side. that is. within ltl dcgrcesto 28 degrcesin that houscu'ould
be influencing the significations of the house in questionin a pro-
nounced manner dcpending upon the functional nature of that
planet. Suppose.the planet Moon is placed at 24 degreesin the
third housein the sign Aquarius ruled by Satum. The Moon is a
functional malefic planet as it mles the eighth house. Since the
Moon is conjunct rvith the most effcctive point of the third ltouse,
not only it mars the initiatives of the person but during the sr-rb
periods of both the Moon and Saturnit will not allow any ventures
or initiativesof thc personsto succeed. The aspectof the Moon
to the most effective poilt of the ninth house would also cause
obstructionsto the significations of the ninth houseduring the sub
periodsof both the Sun and the Moon. The Sun is lord of the ninth
houservhile the Mool is aspectingand inf.luencingthe niltl, house
In such cascsif the planet Sun is u'ell placedand strong, the im-
pact of the influcnceof the Moon rvouldbc somcu'hatmilder than
if th" Sunis badly placedand rveak.Suppose,the Saturnis badlv
placed in the sixth houseand is rveakdue to its being in the stateof
infanc-v.then the impact ofthe Moon on the third houseand durilg
the sub periodsof the Moon and Saturnwould be quite gravc'
MOST MALEFIC PLANET (MMP)

lf there is a mooltrikona sign in the eighth housc fiom thc

ascendant.its lord is called the most malefic planct (MMP) ln
casethereis no mooltrikola sign in thc eiglrthhouscthcn the role
of the MIvIP is plal,ed by the lord of the twelfth housecontaining
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thc mooltrikona sign. And if there is no mooltrikona sign in the

trvelfthhouse,too. then the role of the MMP is playsdl b-vKetu.
For various ascendantsthe most malefic planetsare as under:

ASCENDANT MOST MALEFTCPLANET

Aries Ketu
Taurus Jupiter

Gemini Ketu
Cancer Saturn
Leo The Moon
Virgo Mars
Libra Mercury
Scorpio Venus
Sagittarius The Moon
Capricorn The Sun
Aquarius Mercury
Pisces Venus

, AFFLICTIONS
The afflictions to the planets or housesare causedby the
close conjunction or aspect of the functional malefic planets in a
nativitl'. The afflictions to strong planets are effective if thev are
rvithin one degreerange. The afflictions to weak planets or houses
are fulh' cffective if the1,'are rl,ithin one degreerange while aff'lic-
tions are 80o - 60o ,40%^20% and 0o/oif the afflicting planet or
nrost effectivepoint of the houseis havinga I deg,2 deg,3 deg.4
deg and 5 deg longitudinal difference,respectivelJ',from the weak
planet or the most cffective point of the house. It is most severeif
the weak and afflicted planets are badll' placed. The experience
based on the responseof the people indicatesthat theseafflictions
can be taken care of upto 80 - 90% with the help of the astral
 26 Application of Prasna Astrology

remedies.that is, kavach and charities. If the lord is strong thc

danrageis mrnimum. For non- mooltrikona signs the inrpact of
t the affliction is 100% to }n/odependingupon the longitudinaldif-
* fercnccbctu'ccnthc afflicting planetsand the most effectivepoints
tr
of thc housc.as crplaincd abovc.for the planets.If a planet,being
f lord of a housc. is ucak one should see the strengthof the
significator(karaka)of tlut houscand the supplementaryhouses.

Wc hope. nou thc rcadcrsclcarlv understandthat a weak

planct and an afflictcd planutarc not onc and the samething.

MEASURING STRENGTH OF THE HOTJSES

The strengthofthe housesand the signs is gaugedthrough

the strength of their lords and the conjunctions or aspectsto the
most efilectivepoint of the houses.

IDENTIFYING RESULTS OF MAIN OR SUB PERIOD

LORDS

Events fructif in the periods of indicative planets. There-

fore, it is very important that rve understandthe methodof analysing
the dasa (main period) and bhukti (sub period) results.

Though various types of conditional planetary periods fbr

specific combinationsin a nativitl'are mentionedin classicaltcxts,
Vimshotri dasa 51,51ephas 6een mentioned for general applica-
tions. Basedon the longitude of the Moon in the natal charts. the
balance of operational Vimshotri dasa is calculated. Thereafter,
the planetshave their main periodsin a seriatirn. The order of the
main periods (Dasa) under the Vimshotri dasa systemis the dasa
of the Sun followed by the Moon. Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn,
Mercury, Ketu and Venus.

During the major period of a planet all othcr planctsshare

periodsproportionateto their period in the Vimshotri dasa. This
shareof period is known as sub-period(bhukti) and thc tirst sub-
period in a planet's own main period is allavs its orvn fblloll'cd
by other planets in the seriatim mentioncdabovc.

Il.flremarnperiodlord is a functioualnralcflc.thc subpsri-

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while the sub periodsof the functionalbeneficplanetsbestow

e dm
malefic planet, ffiodsi-f-fiEffiEio-nal
beneficplanetscreateonS

In the main period of the functional benefic planets the sub

periods of the well placed and strong ftinctional benefic planets
bestorvgood results w'hilethe sub periodsofbadly placedand weak
planets bestorv just average results with mishaps during the
unfavourabletransit influences.During the main period of the func-
tional benefic planets the sub periods of the functional malefic
planets causemild sufferings. During the main period ofthe func-
tional benefic planets, the sub period of the functional malefic
planetsinvolvedin closeconjunctionsor aspectswith other rveak
planets causegrave concemsand tragic happenings.

The results of the general significations of the sub period

lord depend upon its functional nature, strength, placement,
lordship, conjunction(s) and aspect(s)to the same. The significa-
tions of the house of placementare touched when transit planets
create benefic or malefic inflriences on the sub period lord. In
the sub period of a planet, the following significations are
touched:-
(l) The general significations of the planet. For example,
the Sun rules father, social status, position with the government,
male child, digestive system,heart, blood pressure,etc.
(2) The significations of the house where the mooltrikona
sign of the planet is placed. In casein the mooltrikona sign house
some malefic planet is conjunct with the most effective point of
the house or some malefic planet is aspectingthe most effective
point of the said house,during the sub period of the ruling planet
the significations of the mooltrikona sign house shall not prosper
and face problems indicated by the afflicting planet depending
upon the lordship.
(3) The significations of the house where the planet is
placed.
28 Application of PrasnaAstrologY

ANALYSING RESULTS OF HOIISES ('ONTAINING

NON-MOOLTRIKONA SIGNS

You rvill find in vour cxpcricnccthat until andunlcssthercis

a close malefic influcnccon thc most cffcctirc point of a house,
the significations sign
of thc ltousccontainittglt rtolt-nrtxrltrikona
lvillnot bothcrtltcpcrson.at all. That is to savthat thc pcrsonnill
not scck astral consultationor rcntcdicsfor ths significationsof
thc houscscontaininga non-mooltrikona sign.

RESULTS OF EXCHANGE OF HOUSES OR ASTERISMS

'A'
The situation, in s'hich a planet is placed in a sign or
'B' 'B'
nakshatrarule,l by the planet and the planet is placed in a
'A',
sign or nakshatra ruled by the planet is considered as ex-
changeof housesor nakshatra(asterisms).For example,if the Sun
is placed in the sign Scorpio and the planet Mars is placed in the
sign, Leo, then the classical works considersthis as exchangeof
housesbV the Sun and Mars.

Under the Systems' Approach, we do not recognisethis

concept. Each planet is considered, separately, for its place'
ment, strength, relationship with other planets, etc.
ANALYSING CAPABILITY OF PLANETS TO BLESS
WITH THEIR SIGNIFICATIONS
.
Both the positions - natal and transit - of the planet under
considerationare to be studied. The planetswould be able to bless
the native rvith their significations,both general and particular. if
they are strong both in the natal chart and the transit.
IDENTIFYING TRANSIT INFLUENCES

The result of a particular housewill be influencedby a tran-

siting planet when it is near to its most effective point depending
upon its functional nature whetherbonefic or malefic. The impact
of transit functional malefics is on both functional malefics and
benefics. The things governedby the planets would be their gen-
eral and particular significations.Similarly'. rvhenthe impact is on
the MEP of a house the significations of thc houseoccupied and
house aspectedwould be influencedby a transit planet.
 Advance AnalYtical Techniques 29

Trarrsitoffunctionalbeneficsoverthenatalpositionoffunc
on tran-
tional malefics or close aspectof natal functicnal malefics
of the func-
sit ftrnctional benefics alio spoils the significations
tional benefics.

INTERACTION,BETWEEN THE ST]BPERIOD AND

TRANSIT RESULTS

Duringtlresubperiodofaplanetthesignificationsofth
of thc
housemled b-vthe sub period lord- thc generalsignifications
placed
planet and tt . significationsof the houservherethe phnet is
would be touched.
The transit means r'vhcnthe planetar,vposition on an)'
givendate,subsequenttotherjateofbirth,isstudiedwithrefe
natal
ence to the ascendant and the position of the planets in the
chart.
For example.let us take a chart rvith the sign Sagittarius ris-
ingintheascendant.Suppose,intlrischartthelordoftheclevent
During
hJuse, Venus, is placed in the twelfth houseruling losscs'
the suf period oftheVenus loss of elderbrother, income andtrouble
to friends is indicated. Norv in the transit the functional malefics
of
Rahu/Ketu may form close conjunction or aspect with any
event of the death of the elder
the three positions to cause the
brother:
i) most effectivepoint of thc eleventhhouse'
ii) tl.renatal Position of Venus
iii) the transit position of the sub period lord' Venus'

The sub period lord sets the trend according to the lordship
the
and the placementof the planet bcsidesthe other influenceson
planet for the entire sub-period while the transit planets cause
influence whenever they come into contact rvith the natal
position or the transit position of the sub period lord. The transrt
influence ceasesto exit as soon as the transit conjunction/aspec
gives
attains a longitudinal differenceof five degrees.we hope this
the transit re-
better underitandilg ilto the interaction betr,r,een
sults and the sub period lord results rvith the help of the above
example.
30 Application of Prrsna Astrology

MEASURING THE S'TRENGTHOF TIIE PLANEl'S

Infancy or old age

Thc rcsultsof tlre planctsin thc state of infancy or old agc

van, in dcgrccof strcngthaccordingto thcir longitudcs.Whcn thc
planctsarc in tlrc statcof inlturct tlrcirporrcr is 20,)i,.4}oh.6OY(,.
80%oand 100')1, ultcrr thcir longitudcrs I dcgrcc.2 dcgrccs.3 de-
grees.4 dcgrecsand -r dcgrccs.rcspcctivcll,.Whcn tlroplanctsare
in the old agc thcir po\\or is ll0'Zo.6(l'h,-40"/u.20"1,arnJzcro rvhcn
their longitudcis 26 dcgrecs.27 degrccs,2[l degrccs,29 dcgrccs
and 30 degrces.respectivclv.As a nervbom or a very old pcrsonis
incapableof doing any'thingat their own, similar condition is of
the planets when they are in the state of infancy and old age, re-
spectively.
Exalted Planets
The placementofthe planetsin their signs of exaltation adds
to their strength. Thc peak points of exaltation or debilitation has
very little relevance.
Combust planets
When the Sun is a functional benefic planet its conjunction
lvith other well placed functional benefic planets is good and gives
exponentialgrowth for the significations of planets which are in
close conjunctionrvith the Sun. The combust planets suffer under
the transit malefic influences.
When the Sun is a ftinctional malefic and is closely conjunct
with other planets all the planets involved suffer as they become
afflicted by the conjunction of a functional malefic planet perrna-
nently becauseof the natal affliction. The combust planets in such
casessuffer in transit afilictions.
BADHAKA PLANETS
The principleofbadhaka houseis redundant.For variousas-
cendantsfrom Aries to Pisces,the planetsSaturn.Saturn,Jupiter-
Venus. Mars, Jupiter.the Sun, the Moon, Mcrcury. Mars, Venus
and Mercury are treatedas Badhakaplanets. Under no circum-
stances-theseplanetsact maleficalll'for thc variousascendants.
If
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the so called badhaka planet is not closell, associatedu,ith other

functional malefic planet or the most malefic planet, its influence
on any planet or the most effective point of a house,would never
be bad.

KENDRADHIPATI DOSHA

Similarly, the Kendradhipati Dosha is also a redundant con-

cept. It is said that lvhen a natural benefic planet owns a kendra
house its functional nature for the nativitv becomesmalefic. The
readerscan find out for themselvesthat if the mooltrikona sign of
a natural benefic planet falls in a kendra house its influence on
other functional benefic planet or the most effective point of a
housewould always be beneficial.However, whenthis planet forms
mutual close conjunction or aspect with other functional malefic
planet, its own general and particular significations would suffer.

These two concepts, that is the Badhaka Planets and

Kendradhipati Dosha, have been stretched by those, who never
did empirical studiesand failed to interpret charts with one single
approach.

rMpAcT oF yocAs (PLANETARYCOMBTNATTONS)

The particular conjunctions,mutual aspectsand placements
in a natal chart areknown as yoga.It may be a Rajyoga,Dhana5,oga,
Duryoga, Mahapurush yoga. Mahabhagyayoga or even Kalsarpa
yoga. The impact of Rajyogasand Dhanayogasaccruesonly if the
planet(s)is or areplacedin a good house,unafflictedand are strong.
Whenever.the planetsruling the benefichousesconjoin or mutu-
ally aspectclosely, they form good yoga (say Rajyogas)connected
with the indications of both the housesinvolved provided they are
strong and unafflicted. The involvementof a planetruling the house
of income and./orwealth produces a Dhanayoga.In other words,
mere location of a planet or a set of planets in a particular sign or
house without creating a close relationship through a close con-
junction or aspectdoesnot result into yoga.

Similarly, until and unlessthe most malefic planet, the func-

tional malefic planet, Rahu and Ketu form a closeconjunction with
anotherplanet(s) they do not produce any Duryoga or even Kalsarpa
32 Application ol'Prasna Astrologv

yoga.The misnomerKalsarpayoga is bcingpropagatcd bt'those

personsuiro havefailcd to corrccth thc
rdcntit\' tlatttre
lurrctronal
of planctsin variousnatiliticsand haycnot bccnablc to prll polnt
the rcasonsfor nriscricsAny chart containingthe so called
Kalsarpa yoga will not give bad results until and unlcssRahu-
Ketu or other functionnlmalelicJrl:tnclscfluseseverecolt.ittnc-
tions or aspectswith wenk and/or badly placedplanetsin that
particular nativity. Undcrtltc Slstcnts'Approachthc llalrsis is
ulr,,o1',donc gitfi rcftrcnccto thc placctttcnto1'plancts.tlrcir
strengthand rvcakncsscs and thcir tnutual rclationshiprvith rcti:r-
enceto tlte asccttdant.
USE OF DIVISIONAL CHARTS
The divisional charts are usedfor judging the true strengthof
a planet u,hile studying its impact in a particular field' Any planet
occupying its sign of bebilitation in a particular divisional chart
will fail to protect its significations in its sub periods' We con-
sider the lord of the ascendantof the concemeddivisional chan
For example, if there is no mooltrikona sign in the ascendant of
the dasamsa,we considerthe position of the prime and secondary
determinants of the professional affairs of the natal chart tn
dasamsa. If the ascendingsign of dasamsais a mooltrikona sign
of a particular planet, the sameplanet is also consideredas an ad-
judging the
ditional primc determinantof the profession. For
strength of the primary and secondarysignificators of the natal
chart in dasamsawe have to seeif theseplanetshave gone to their
signs of debilitation in dasamsa'
INSIGHT

whenever the lord of the any house containinga mooltrikona

sign goes to the sixth, eighth and twelfth housesmling diseases.
accidenti and losses, respectively,the native has to suffer on ac-
count of bad health for the aspectsof the health governedby the
planet and the house concerned.
When planets are indicating tragic happcningsthcrr people
usually do not perform astralremediesto protect thcmselvesagalnst
the expectedlosses and the rveaknessof Jupiter and the lord of
the ninth house is always a contributing factor in this regard.
 Advance Anall'tical Techniques 33

The strengtheningastrological remedial measures are sug-

gestsd for all the functional benefic planets even if they are not
iveak and afflicted in the natal chart. The strengthening measures
provide a preventivecover to the planetsagainsttheir transit rveak-
ness.Similarlv, the propitiating remedialmeasuresare advisedfor
all the functional malefic planetseven if thev are not forming close
afflictions in the natal chart. The propitiatory remedial measures
provide a preventive cover for transit and natal afflictions'

Rahu's influence on the most effective point of the o"t"l

dant, third house,fifth houseor the tenth house and the planetsthe
sun, the Moon and Venus gives gambling or speculative tenden-
cies and if Mercun, ruling analytical porver is badly placed and is
under the severeaffliction of the rnost malefic planet the nativc
suffers OII account
SUIIOIS on of unmanageable
a(')UUUITL UI ulurrcurotswovrv anxiety leading to the depres-
ar^rvLJ

sion, nervous breakdown, hypertension, insomnia, coronary disl,

eases.
Indications of time can only be modified with the help of the
astral remedies.Until and unlessthe astral rernediesare pertbrmcd-
in our views, the extenl of the services of the divine science of
astrology is very much limited.
The planetary relationshipsgive results according to the in-
dications in case no preventive remediesare performed'
The close influenceof the lord of the eighth house during its
own sub period results into obstructions. setbacksand denial of
the significations of the housesand planets that are under its af-
fliction. :
The third house and the planet Mercury rules mental and
physical growth. The fifth housego.l,ernsintelligenceand the fourth
hoor. rules pou'er of grasp and abilit.v of acquiring education'
Weaknessand/or affliction of the planetsconnectedwith the third,
fourth and fifth housesand the Moon and Mercury result in mental
retardation.
HOW TO START ANALYSIS

For starting analysisof a chart, first of all rmderlinethe func-

34 Application ol'Prasna Astrologv

tional maleficplanetsand idcntifl' thc conjunctionsor aspccts

with 5 degrecsorb. Put a circlc aroundthc planctsand houscstlrat
are afflicted due to the close influenceof thc functionalnralcfic
planets.Noi,vyou can start the analysis.

The problem is alwal's concerningthe s,eak. badl-v"placcd

and afflictedplanetsor the sub periodsof thc functionalnralelrcs
fortrend resultsrelatedto the sub periods.The short tcnn problcnr
is indicatedby the malefic transit overthe rveaknatal plancts The
close influence of the most malefic planet on the weak and badly
placed planets results into denial of the significations of thc af-
flicted planets.The good results should be indicated for the signi-
fications of the rvell placed strong planets having close conjunc-
tions or aspects.

A functional benefic's position in any of the dusthanahouses

makes it u'eak but if it is in the eighth housenear the most effec-
tive point of the house. then despiteweaknessit is good as it as-
pects the most effective point of the secondhouse.

Caution -- Astrologers do not havetelevision and cannotgive

running commentar)'.
The best thing is in the shortestpossibletime indicatethe
strong and weak areasin chart and prescribeappropriateremedies.
 CIIAPTER 7
IDENTIFYING PRASNAINDICATIONS
The prime determinantsof prasna are rveakplanets and one
or more afflictors, explainedbelow, involved in close conjunc-
tions rvith other planets or the most effectivepoints of the houses.
If a planet is under the affliction of an afflictor, the following as-
pects will be touched:-

l. General significations of the planet.

2. The significations of the house containing mooltrikona sign
of the afflicted planet.

3. The significations of the house where the afflicted planet is

placed.

For various ascendantsthe following planets become the

afflictors:

ASCENDANT AFFLICTORS

Aries Mercury, Rahu and Ketu

Taurus Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Rahu and Ketu.
Gemini Rahu and Ketu.
Cancer Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu.
Leo The Moon, Rahu and Ketu.
Virgo Saturn,Mars, the Sun. Rahu and Ketu.
Libra Mercury, Rahu and Ketu.
Scorpio Mars, Venus. Rahu and Ketu.
Sagittarius The Moon, Rahu and Ketu.
36 Application of PrasnaAstrologv

Capricom The Sun,Jupitcr,Rahuand Kctu

Aquarius The Moon, Mercury, Ralru;rnd Kctu

Pisces The Sun,Venus, Satum, Rahuand Kctu.

SPOTTING THE PRASNA

For spottingthe indicationsof the prasna procccdas undcr :

l. Identiff the malefic influcnce of thc afllictor(s) on the

most effective points of various houscs and thc rrcak
planets.

2. Identifu the sub periods of the afflicting and afllictcd plan-

ets.

3. Examinethe transit paceof slow moving or stationarl' fttttc'

tional malefic planets on the most effective points of vartous
housesand the weak and afTlictedplanets.

PRIME DETERMINANTS OF PRASNA

Afflicted Planets: Those planetsthat havc closc inllrtcncc

of the functional malefic planets(afflictors as mcntiottcdabovc)
either by conjunctionor aspectare treatedas afflictcd plalcts Thc
closeinfluenceof the lord of the sixth houseand Rahucauscsdts'
eases,disputes,lossesthroughtheft and fire and stratncdtinancral
position. The close influence of the functional malctic plancts
ruling the eighth and twelfth housesand the planct Kctu grvcs
chronic diseases,major setbacks,terntinationof rclatitlltshrps.
accidents.obstructionsand if the afflictcd planct is u'cakartdbrtdlv
placed, the native suffers from long lived problcms, fatal dtscascs
and may have to undergo surgery, etc.
Weak Planets:The weak planctsare not ableto protcctthcir
generalsignificationsand the significationsof tltc ltouscscoltl:rilt-
ing their mooltrikonasign andthereforetltc natirc sullcrs hccause
of mal-functioningof health ruled by tho rvcak plancts.Nccdlcss
to add that the badly placed planetsarc irrcludcd in thc woak plan-
ets.
Planetary Periods: The sub periods of the afl'lictor and
 Identitying Prasna Indications 37

the
afflicted planets as mentioned above and the sub periods of
planetsplacedin the malefichouses. These sub periods lead to the
irends that contilue throughout the sub periods and the trends can
be rel,ersedifthe afflicted planets are strong and the follorving sub
periods are of strong, well placed and unafflicted planets'

Transit Influences: The studl' of transit influenceson the

Prasna.Sometimes,the problem is inordinatelyprolongeddue to
the close transit influence of slorv movit'tg planets of the prasna
planets. If the afflicted planets of the prasna are strong' the
problern endsafter the transit impact is over. If the natal afflicted
planets are weak and badly placed and the sub periods of the
uffli"tot. are in progress then the problem turns into constant
problem.
TIMING OF EVENTS

The prasnamay pertain to the significationsruled by the plan-

ets andthe significationsof the housescontainingmooltrikona signs
of the afflict"d *d/or badly placed planets. Tirning of the results
is worked out as per the strength of the operating or forthcoming
well placedlords ofthe sub periods and or separationof the rnalefic
transit afflictions. If the problem has been causedby the operating
sub period then the span of the problem may be for a longer dura-
tion and can only be reversedin the sub period of a rvcll placed
strong functional benefic planet. If the problem has been caused
b), a transit malefic influence on a r.vellplaced or strong planet,
the span of the problem may be when the causingtransit malefic
ilfluence separates.For desiredresults, application of astrological
remedial measuresdetailed in chapter 8 are prescribed. If the
native has a natal chart then the remediesare suggestedas per the
natal chart. Ifthe native doesnot have a natal chart and he/shehas
contacted for the first time, the remediesare suggestedas per the
ascendantof the Prasna.
 8
CHAPTER
THE APPLICATION OF I\S'I'ITOLOGTCAL
REMEDIES
To help pcople come out of their problcmsthc qucrcntsare
advisedappropriate astrologicalremedial measures.Thc problems
in life are causedby weak planetsand./orafflictions to them. There-
fore, two rvay application of astral remediesis administeredafter
diagnosingthe problematic planetaryinfluencesin a chart. Firstly,
the strength is provided to the weak functionally benefic planets.
The strengthcan be providedby variousmethods,e.g. stones,colour
therapy, KAVACH (the protectiveshield containingmystical num-
bers of the planets) in an auspicioustime. Secondly.the malevo-
lence of the functionally malefic planets is reduced by offering
propitiatory charities concerningtheseplanets. The two r,vayap-
plication helps in reducing the impact of rnalefic planetary influ-
encesto a large extent. The preventive use of astral remediesis
much more useful than the curative astral remedies.

Generally, people resort to astral remediesin the end after

trying all other therapies ignoring tlie distinct advantageof pre-
ventive diagnostic power of the astrological science.Needlessto
stress the benefit of preventi'l'c medicinelredressalmeasures as
againstthoseofthe curativenlcasures.
For both - curative and preventive remedies- the judicious
mixture of the following astral remediesis applied.

COLOUR THERAPY: This is a very potentprcvcntiverem-

ed-vfor epilepsy.mental retardation.psl,chicproblcrns.ctc. and is
practisedthrough the use of favourable colours in the matters of
dress and fumishings in one's living room.
 The Application of Astrological Remedies 39

(As per the opinion of experts compiled by a Library in

Pittsburgh the grey colour of cars w'asfound to be the r,vorstin car
safety.) As per our colour therapy. we had always been suggesting
to avoid grey colours by those desirousofhappy living and good
health.
VASTU: Againthis is preventiveas well as curative therapy
for solving the problems in physical and spiritual areas. Wider
applications of this therapy are in the field of successof
professionalventures. This is practisedthrough use ofoutlay of
a building to derive geo-magneticforces for properly energising
the total impact of building with the help of light, air, space and
aura conducive to the main functionary.
KAVACH: This is a protective shield containing mystical
numbers of the functionally benefic planets in a nativity and is a
strengtheningmeasure.The weak and afflicted planets are enabled
to protect and promotetheir significations. The Kavach is worn in
a specially electedauspicioustime for generatingthe desired im-
pact. This is used both for preventive and curative purpose.

CHARITIES: Theseare offered for the planets causing af-

flictions/problems in a horoscope
MANTRAS: As part ofthe meditation,the recitation of Man-
tras is prescribedfor propitiating the trouble causingplanetsas per
the Vedic rituals.
The malefic influences are effectively tackled with the help
of propitiatory measuresfor the afflicting planets which are as
under:-
The Sun Give handful of wet wheat with 15-20 grams
ofjaggery (Gur) to a cow or serving one's fa-
ther or helprng old age needy persons.

The Moon Give a doughto a cow or serving one's mother

or old age women.

Mars Morning prayers for ten minutesand being con-

siderateto one's servant.
40 Application of Prasna Astrology

Mercury Offeringgreenfodder(about2 KG) to a cow

helpingpoorand needychildren.
Jupiter Offeringonebundi laddu (a ycllou'coloured
sweet)to thebirdsor ofTcringserviceto one's
preceptor/teacher.
Venus Offering whitc colouredsrvcctto the birds or
helpingladicsin distrcss.
Saturn Offeringsimplcsalty foodto the birdsor help-
ing poor.
Rahu Giving away brown coloured sweets to the
birds or helping old age needy persons or
lepers.

Ketu Offering some food to a stray dog or serving/

helping institutions/persons working for
spiritualism.

These remedies are to be performed daily in the morning af-

ter bath and before breakfast.
The vveaknessof the significator planets,as indicatedearlier,
are madeup with the help of a speciallyprepared KAVACH to be
worn by the native in an auspiciously electedtrme. For details of
the design,size and mystical numbersto be engravedon both sides
of the KAVACH, the readersmayplease refer to our book, "Pre-
dictive Techniquesand the Application of the Astrological Reme-
dial Measures".
These Kavachs (Yantras) get power to do good when the en-
gravings are done in an auspicioustime as also due to a prescribed
way of life. The person prescribing use of the KAVACH shoulc
follor,v the follgwing:-

l. Bath in the morning without any bed tea, etc.

2. Prayersto Lord.

3. Performanceof propitiatory remediesas per one's own chart.

4. Practise the divine way in life - that is (l) Be content (2)

 The Application of Astrological Remedies 41

Increaseutility to humanit-v(3) Help poor and needy (a) Be

kind, generousand benevolent(5) Avoid deeperinvolvement
in sensualpleasures,anger>pride. greed and enry.

Continuous practice of the above principles helps in

generating power for helping others to ward off evils in life
and derive benefits indicated by the benefic planets in one's
chart.
 ,r
CHAPTER9 rl

CASESTUDIES.PROBLEMS I N
PROFBSSION
The professionalprospcctsof a pcrsonarc rulcd by the inter-
play ofplanetsbecomingprirnaryandsccondarl'dctorminants, their
placement in a house/sign,their strcngth, the influcnce of other
planets over them and the operatingplanctary pcriods.

The lords ofthe tenth and the secondhousesare considered

as the primary determinants for analysing the professional af-
fairs. ln case there is no mooltrikona sign in both the tenth and
secondhouses. then the lord ofthe first house is consideredas
the prime determinant.

The planets placed in the tenth and secondhousesbecome

secondarydetenninants for anall'sing the professional affairs.
The planets influencing the tenth and secondhousesor their lords
by way of close aspectsand/or conjunctions,act as supplementary
secondarydeterminantsfor analysingthe professionalaffairs.
The setbacksin professionalmatters are caused:
(1) When the prime determinantsand secondarydeterminants,
ruling professional matters, are weak.
(Z) When the prime determinantsof the professionalaffairs are
badly placed.
(3) Significator of social status being weak or badl1,placed and
or afflicted by the mostrnaleficor a functional malcfrcplanet.
(4) The close influence of the functional malefic planets or the
 in Prolbssion
CaseStudies-Problems 43
k"
most malefic planet onthe prime and secondarydeterminants;

We shall now take up case studies of Prasnasindicating the

malefic influences exerted by the planetary configurations on the
determinantsof professional affairs. The case studies include the
charts where problems arosedue to operationof the sub periods of
the afflicted planetsin the Prasnasand the casestudieswhere prob-
lems arose due to the stationary or slow moving transit influences
and were short lived. The case studies also include charts rvhere
the professional setbackswere aversedwith the help of the perfor-
mance of astrological remedial measures.

CASE STUDIES. PROFESSIONAL PROBLEMS

CHART 1 PRASNA 20TH DECEMBER, 1996, 0830 HRS.

\,tsN 9.48', KETU MOON
SAT
ASDT22"58'
ruPA" 38'
sLN4"42'
MER24" 15',

KETU IO" T2' RAHU IO" 12'

SAT 7o5' MARS I'3'

A}D I RAHU
ruP VEN MARS
SUN
MER

BALANCEDASAOF KETU 2 YEARS4 MONTHS 5 DAYS.

The sign, Sagittarius,risesinthe ascendant.The Moon, Rahu
and Ketu are functional malefic planets in this prasna. Venus is
badly placed in the chart and is weak. Mars is weak as it is in the
state of infancy. Venus, mling the house of income, is closely af-
flicted in this chart dueto the closeaspectof the functional malefic,
Ketu. Jupiter is weak as it is in the state of old age. As per prasna
the sub period of Jupiter inthe main period of Ketu was in progress.
Since Ketu is afflicting the badly placed lord of the house of in-
come,the native was suffering on accountof lack of earningssince
the inception of the main period of Ketu. Besides,the problem of
income the lord of the fifth house is weak and the fifth house is
44 Application
of Prasna
Astrology
occupiedby the most malefic planet , the Moon. Thc native was
also seriouslvconcernedabout the health and studiesof his two
sons.The nativewas adviscdboth propitiatory astralremcdiesfor
the functionalmalefic planetsand wearingofa Kavach for strength-
eningthe wcak functionalbeneficplanctsin an auspiciouslyelected
time. The pcrfbrnranccof astral remedicsopcnedthc new avenues
for thc nativcin his import busincsswithin a pcriodof four months

CHART 2 PRASNA I3TH NOVEMBER, 1996,IOI9 HRS.

SA'I'
KETU

7 SUN

vEN 240
SAT 7"
R-AHU13024'
KETU 13'24'
MARS

S l#.Rs

.ASDT R.qHU
ruP MBR SLIN
MOON VEN

BALANCB DASA OF MERCURY 8 YEARS 6 MONTHS 14

DAYS.

The sign, Sagittarius,risesinthe ascendant.The Moon, Rahu

and Ketu are functional malefic planets in this prasna. The plan-
ets, the Moon and Mercury are badly placed in the chart and are,
hence,weak. The Sun is in its sign of debilitation. Rahu-Kctu
axis is near the most effective points of the housesand afflicts all
the housesoccupiedand aspected. As per prasna the sub period
of the Moon in the main period of Mercury was running. The
priority of the native was to seek an overseasassignmentwhich
was not beingachievedinspite of persistentef;lortsdueto the weak-
ness of the planets. The other weak planet, the Sun, dcprived the
native of the happinessfrom father and loss of inheritance. The
good placementof Jupiter in the ascendantand Venus in the tenth
house, though weak due to debilitation, made the native a char-
tered accountantand the well placedSatum explainshis persistent
efforts. The afflictions of Rahu and Ketu, bad placement of the
 Case Studies-Problems in Profession 45

Moon - ruling the easygains - and the weaknessof the lord of the
tenth house,posed all round problems to thc native. For generat-
ing prosperity, the native u'as advisedboth propitiatory astral rem-
edies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach
for strengtheningthe weah functional benefic planets in an auspi-
ciously elected time.

CHART 3 PRASNA 30TH APRIL, 1995, 1728 HRS.

KETU
tuAHUl1'43', V'EN MER
SIJN
MOON

MARS
SAT

vEN 16016' t2 2 MER

JTIP RAHU ASDT

sAT 27. 31',

BALANCE DASA OF VBNUS 3 YEARS 6 MONTHS.

The sign, Virgo, rises in the ascendantand the planets, the
Sun, Saturn, Mars, Rahu and Ketu arethe functional malefic plan-
ets. . Saturn is placed in its own mooltrikona sign. It protects its
own house qontaining its orvn mooltrikona sign that is the sixth
housebut it afflicts the housesclosely aspectedby it. Mercury is
weak as it is in the state of infancy. Mars is near the most effec-
tive point of the house of its placementand afflicts all the houses
occupied and aspected. The Moon is placed in the eighth house
but asl ects the most effective point of the secondhouse and pro-
motes the same. Rahu and Ketu do not causeclose afflictions in
this chart. Jupiter is well placed. Venus, ruling the house of sta-
tus, is exalted and well placed. Venusthrows light on the statusof
the querent. The querent\\/asan executiveengineer'As per prasna
the sub period of Mercury in the main period of Venus was in
operation. As the sub period lord rvas well placed and unafflictec,
though weak, we haveto considerother transit afflictions to iden-
tify the anxiety of the querent. The forthcoming conjunction of
46 Application of Prasna Astrologv

the most malefic planet, Mars, to the most effcctive point of the
eleventhhouseand its afflictionto the second,fifth and sixth houses
and Saturn ma)/ causeconcem. As Saturn is placedin its own
mooltrikona sign no damagewas seendue to any disputc. Thc fast
movemcnt of Mars rvas likely to clear the transit influcnce within
a rveek's time and no pernanent harm was seen. Thc native rvas
advised to exercise control over his temper and specch fbr one
week as Mars's aspect to the most effective point of the second
firouse.ruling speech,could have causedproblems for thc native.
phe native was also advised propitiatory astral remedies for
'Mars
in the form of morning prayers for ten minutes. As
under the malefic influence of Mars people get harmed due
to impulsive behaviour and haste, the morning prayers
help them to control these negative traits during the day,
effectively.

CHART 4 PRASNA 26TH AUGUST, 1996, 1440 HRS. I

MOON 60 1l' VEN

SAT
KETU MARS

sAT 12024' RAI{U I4O 26'

KET 14" 26' MER 60 I8'

MOON SUN
9"35'.
\EN 23057', 3 5 suH
M A R S2 7 ' O I '
ASDT RAHU
ruP MER

BALANCE DASA OF THE SUN 1 YEAR S MONTHS T6

DAYS.
Thesign,Sagittarius,risesin theascendant. TheMoon,Rahu
and Ketu arefunctionalmaleficplanetsin this prasna.No planet
is badlyplacedin the chart. Thereis minor afflictionto the most
effectivepointsof the secondhouseby the most maleficplanet,
the Moon. The lord of the ascendant, Jupiter, and the lord of
thetenthhouse,Mercury,arewell placedin their ownmooltrikona
signs.The native was an air hostessand had takenretirement.
 Case Studies-Problems in Prot-ession 41

The lord of the fifth house is placed in the seventhhouse in close

conjunction rvith Venus which resulted into a love marriage which
u'as continuing happily. The lord of the house of fortune is u,ell
placed in the chart. The native rvas enjoying good life but due to
the mild affliction to the most effective point of the secondhouse
felt slightly less confident about the continuance of the current
status and wanted to know if she should venture into somethingto
passtime as also which could be of use if there is someproblem at
some stage in life. The native was advised that there is no
possibility of her apprehensionsbecoming true and she should
enjoy life. She was advisedpropitiatory remedial measure for
the Moon in the form of offering fresh pot of water for the
birds daily in the morning.
CHART 5 PRASNA 24TH OCTOBER"1994.1420 HRS.

KETLT MOON

SAT
T'{ARS

KET 20.48' MER O" SLTNI70

JIJP 26"
ASDT

ta: lt'
r;d 'z MARS 16.49' a
VEN
MER SLIN
N]? RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF MARS 3 YEARS 8 MONTHS 22 DAYS.

The sign, Capricorn, rises in the ascendant.The planets,the

Sun. Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are functional malefic planets in this
Prasna. No planct is badly placed in the chart. The Moon is weak
as it is in the stateof old age.Mercury is weak as it is in the stateof
infancy. Jupiter is near the most effective point of the tenth house
and afflicts the same and the houses aspected.Rahu and Ketu
closely afflict the lord of the tenth house,Venus. The affliction of
the lord of the tenth house and the affliction of the most effective
point of the tenth house created deep businessproblems for the
native. The native rvas unableto recoverthe cost of his operations
48 Application of Prasna Astrology

and startedincurring huge losses.As per prasna the sub period of

Satum rvas running in the main period of debilitatedMars. In vier,v
of the strong position of Saturn in the prasna tlre native was
advisedthat ultimately no permanenthann was seento his status.
However, in vierv of the afflictions in the chart, tltc native rvas
advisedboth propitiatory astral remediesfbr the functional nralefic,
planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengtheningthc weak func-
tional benefic planets in an auspiciously electedtirne.

CHART 6 PRASNA ISTH SEPTEMBER, 1996, I7O5 HRS.

sATl0'48' SAT
KITU14" KETU

MARS
ASDT VEN

8 MOON 6" 47',

sr,N
MARS11.34
ruP M(DN
ST'N2" MER lr,lllR
vEN 18?6' RAIIU

BALANCE DASA OF SATURN 14 YEARS 26 DAYS.

The sign, Aquarius, rises in thc asccndantand thc planets

Mercury,the Moon, Rahu andKetu are the functiorralnralcticplan-
ets. The planets,Mars, Venus,thc Sun, Mcrcun' and Rahu are
badly placedin the chart and are, hencc.rvcak. Mcrcun and thc
sun are r,veakas they are in the stateof infancy. Thc plarrcts.thc
Sun and Mars, are afflicted in this chart. As pcr prasnathc sub
period of Mercury in the main period of Satunt rvasin opcration.
The weaknessof the majority of plancts.aflliction to thc Sun and
the afflictionto the most effectivepoint of thc tcntlrhouscbv the
functional malefic planet, the Moon, could not blcss thc native
with a goodjob inspite of the good placcnrctttof Saturn.urd Jupi-
ter in the chart. The native was adviscd both propitratoryastral
remediesfor the functionalmalcticplanctsandrvcaringof a Kavach
for strengthening the weak functionalbcncfic planctsin an auspi-
ciously electedtime.
 Case Sludies-Problems in Prol-ession 49

CTIART 7 PRASNA2OTHOCTOBER, 1994,1520HRS.

MOON
KETU
MOON asDT12,4i'
20'c' I II 541q2"13'
ASDT MARS
S.AT

VEN SUN
JUP MER
MARS 14.47',
R.AHU

BALANCE DASA OF KETU 3 MONTHS 15 DAYS.

The sign, Aquarius, rises in the ascendantand the pLn-

ets Mercury, the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional
malefic planets. Mars is badly placed in the chart and is,
hence, wleak. The functional malefic planet, the Moon, is
on the most effective point of the house of its placement
and afflicts the houses occupied and aspected.The Sun is
closely afflicted in this chart due to the close conjunction
of the functional malefic, Mercury. The planets Jupiter,
Venus and Saturn are r.vellplaced in the chart but the afflic-
tion to the most effective point of the ninth house r,veakens
their position to do good. As per prasna the sub period of
Mercury was running in the main period of Ketu. Since
Mercury, being the most malefic planet was afflicting the
Sun, the native lvas worried for the relations with his em-
ployer and the promotion giving rise in status with the state
and the ill health of his wife. The native rvas advised that he
could expect a promotion in the follorving sub period of Ve-
nus in its own main period as it is well placed and well influ-
enced in the chart. The native was advisedboth propitiatory
astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and wear-
ing of a Kavach for strengtheningthe weak functional benefic
planets in an auspiciously elected time. The native was
blessed with a promotion in the beginning of the sub period
of Venus.
50 Application of Prasna Astrology

CHART 8 PRASNA 10TH JANUARY,1995,0800 HRS.

sr,l.I 25034' MOON

KETU

; VEN
lo MERII't3' i 12'43
SAT

MOONllo 24', RAHU I8'37'

KET 18.37'

.ASDT MARS
MER

SUN VEN RAHU

MARS 8" 32' 'UP

BALANCE DASA OF KEIU 1 YEAR 3 DAYS.

The sign. Capricorn, rises in the asccndantand the plancts

Jupiter, the Sun, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic
planets. The functional malefic planets do not form close con-
'
junctions or aspects in the nativrty.

The planets Mars and the Sun are badly placed and are
weak. Venus is weak as it is in its sign of debilitation in
havamsa and dasamsa both. Therefore, the presence of
Rahu in the tenth house, ruled by Venus, causedsometension to
the native for his manipulative activities pertaining to the sub
period of Rahu.

As per prasna the sub period of Saturn was running in

the main period of Ketu. As the sub period lord was strongly
well placed in the chart no harm was seen and the native was
advised accordingly.

However. to relieve him of the tension he was advised

propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planet,
Rahu, and for strengtheningthe functional benefic planets, he
was advised to wear a KAVACH in an auspicious time.
 CaseStudies-Problemsin Protbssion 5l

CHART 9 PRASNA20TH MARCH, 1997,0855HRS.

'SAT \TN
5. 45 I5
KE'TU$N ASDT
SATMER

MOON

MOON 2lo 38', 4 l0 J U P1 8 " 5 8 '

ruP

RAHU
MHU4"55'
M.ARS
MARS
l'51"

BALANCE DASA OF MERCURY 10 YEARS 8 MONTIIS.

The sign, Aries, rises in the ascendantand the planets Mer-

cury, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. The plan-
sts, Mars, Venus, the Sun, Saturn, Mercury Rahu and Ketu are
badly placed.

Jupiter is weak as it is in its sign of debilitation. The only

well placed and unafflicted planet is the Moon. The functional
malefic planet, Mercury. severelyafflicts Saturn, ruling the house
of income.

Venus and the Sun are closely afflicted in this chart due to
the close conjunction and aspectof the functional malefics Ketu
and Rahu, respectively. The lords of the fifth, seventhand elev-
enth housesrvere badly placed and afflicted.
The native was experiencing problems with regard to the
educational prospectsof his son in a foreign country, his income
and the disputes u'ith his employer and the health of his w.ife. As
per prasna the sub period of the Sun rvas in operation.

The native was advisedthatimprovernentinthe circumstances

would be slorv but to reducetension he rvasadvisedboth propitia-
tory astral remediesfor the functional rnaleficplanets and u'earing
of a Kavach for strengtheningthe lveak functional benefic planets
in an auspiciously electedtime.
 Application of Prasna AstrologY

CHART l0 PRASNA2STH JULY, 1996,2100HRS.

sAT 13" SAT VF,N MARS
KETU
16.19
MOON
16,3' SUN
ASDT
MLR

vEN 28" 42', 2

MOON RAHU
SUN 120O' ruP

BALANCEDASA OF VENUS15 YEARS6 MONTHS9

DAYS.
The sign, Aquarius, rises in the ascendantand the planets
Mercury, the Moon, Rahu and Ketu arethe functional rnalefic plan-
sts. The Sun, Mercury and Rahu are badly placedin the chart and
ar€, hence,weak. The functional malefic planet, the Moon, closely
afflicts Jupiter. Rahu and Ketu are involved in conjunctionsand
aspects.The extent of their afflictions to the planets is very mild
but to the most effective point ofthe housesoccupiedand aspected
is very severe.
As per prasna the sub period of the Moon was in opera-
tion in the main period of Venus. Due to the close afllicting
influenceof the Moon on Jupiter, ruling income,the native
was having serious differenceof opinion with his employer and
was thinking of venturing into a businessof his own. Seeing
the afflictions in the chart and placement of the lord of the
seventhhousenruling partnerships,in the houseof disputes,he
was advisedto continuein service.

However, to remove the difficulties in the way of income

and relationship with his employer, the native was advised both
propitiatory astral remediesfor the functional malefic planets and
wearing of a Kavach for strengtheningthe weak functional benefic
planets in an auspiciously electedtime.
 Case Studies-Problems in Profession 53

CHART 11 PRASNA6TH MAY,1997,1420HRS.

RAHU 4' I' SLTN

SAT VEN
KETU MOOn-
N{ER

ruP ASDT
MARS

I uooN

JttP 26" 16', RAHU

KETU 4' I'

BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 19 YEARS.

The sign, Leo, rises in the ascendant.The Moon, Rahu and

Ketu are functional malefic planets in this Prasna.Jupiter, Saturn
and Ketu are badly placedin the chart and are,hence,weak. Venus
is closely afflicted in this chart due to the close aspebtof the func-
tional malefic, Rahu. The native rvas mentally upset becauseof
the marital relationship and failure of his efforts towards earning
money through journalism.

Mental peaceis governedby the fifth house,whose lord, Ju-

piter is badly placed in the chart and is, hence,weak. The marital
affairs are governed by the lord ofthe seventhhouse. the lord of
which is badlv placed.

Venus ruling his enterprisingnature ruling the house of com-

munications is placed in the tenth house ruling profession and as
statedaboveis closely afflicted in this chart dueto the close aspect
of the functionalmalefic, Rahu.As per prasnathesub period of
afflicted Venus q'as in progressin its own main period.

The native u'as advisedboth propitiatory astral remediesfor

the functional malefic planetsand wearing of a Kavach for strcngth-
ening the rveakfunctional beneficplanetsin an auspiciousll'clected
time.
 54 Application of Prasna Astrology

CHART 12 PRASNA6TH MAY,1997,2OOO

HRS.
N,lOON
KETU
MER VEN
SAT
SL'N

N.trARS
23023'

JUP
lvl.q,RS

MER5.50' .4,SDT RAHU

MOON
l8' 51',

BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 1I YEARS 8 MONTHS 21

DAYS.
. The sign, Scorpio, rises in the ascendantand the planets,
Mars, Venus, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The Moon, the Sun and Mercury are badly placedin the chart and
are, hence,weak. Rahu-Ketu axis is near the most effectivepoints
of the houses and afflicts all the houses occupied and aspected.
Rahu closely aspects weak Venus and afflicts the same. As per
prasna the sub period of Rahu in thc main period of Venus was in
operation. The placementof the lords of the ninth, tenth and elev-
enth housesin the house of disputesand the placementof the lord
ofthe house ofdisputes in the tenth house turned the professional
prospectsof the native to routine and ordinary and involved dis-
putes wheneverhe enteredinto any partnership. The good place-
ment ofthe lords ofthe fourth and secondhousesconferredgood
skills on the native becauseof which many persons\\reretempted
to finance his projects and to lvork in partnership. Each time the
partnership failed and the financiers earned but the native had to
leavethe businessto the partnersdue to the shortageof funds r,vith
him. The operating sub period lord, Rahu, was again indicative of
lossesas it is afflicting Venus rvhich impelled the native to seek
astral consultation.The nativeu'as advisedboth propitiatory astral
remediesfor the functional maleficplanetsand r.r'earing
of a Kavach
for strengtheningthe n'eak functional benefic planets in an auspi-
ciously electedtime. The native was also advisedto make a new
 Case Studies-Problems in Profession 55

initiative in the sub periodof the lord of the secondhouse,Jupiter.

and till then he was advisedto continue to serve with his present
employer.

CHART 13 PRASNA 12TH DECEMBER, 1996,0725 HRS.

slrt{ 26. 30' SAT
KETU
M 0 0 N1 5 " 8 '
MER16"24' 1 2v46
NP26'52',
i \tN

SAT 6' 51'

K E T U1 0 ' 5 5 ' R4tru 10055'

MARS
27'4?
5 MARS
ASDT
MOON stN VEN RAHU
4ER JL']

BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 17 YEARS 3 MONTHS 18

DAYS.
The sign, Sagittarius, rises in the ascendantand the planets,
the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The Sun is badly placed in the chart and is, hence,weak. Venus,
Mars and Jupiter are in the state of old age in the chart and are,
hence, weak.

The most malefic planet, the Moon, closely afflicts the

lord of the tenth house, Mercury. As per prasna the sub
period of Venus in the main period of Venus was in operation.
Rahu and Ketu do not causeclose afflictions in the chart. As the
sub period lord r'vasnot indicative of any trouble rvith regardto the
professionalmatters, the professionalproblem u'as perceivedto
be the transit passageof the most malefic planet over the lord of
the tenth house.

The native was advised that the problem was short

lived and the native's job will be done. To ward off the evil
of the most malefic planet the native was advised astral
remedies.

' i f

q
i
56 Application of Prasna Astrology

CIIART 14 PRASNA 7TH FEBRUARY, 1996"1242HRS.

KETU
ASDT
VEN
ASDT12"20'
12 q'v
SAT

MOON 23. 33',

MARS MOON
SLTN
/ MARS
lo ?3'5e

ruP
MER RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 4 YEARS 8 MONTHS 3

DAYS.

The sign,Taurus, rises in the ascendantand the planetsMars,

Venus, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
Jupiter and Mercury are badly placed in the chart and aie, hence,
weak. The lord of the fourth house,the Sun, is closely afflicted by
the aspectof Rahu. Mars, Mercury and Saturn are weak as they
are in the state of old age. i

The Moon is weak as it is in its sign of debilitation in

navamsa. The most malefic planet. Jupiter, closely afflicts
the most effective point of the twelfth, second and fourth
houses.

The closestafflictions in the chart were of the most malefic

planet to the most effective point of the secondhouseand of Rahu
to the Sun.
The afflictions pointed out to threaten the status of the
person.The native was dismissedfrom service within Februarv.
1996, itself.
 Casc Studies-Problems in Protbssion 57

CHART 15 PRASNA 29TH JANUARY. 1995.1435HRS.

KETU .ASDT
4'18'
MAR.S

SAT

SLIN M.ARS
MER
ll sAT

JUP 16" 7', sLNr5" 12', MOON ruP R.A,HU

VBN 29" 2' N{ER26"25 VEN

BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 3 YEARS 8 MONTHS 21

DAYS.

The sign, Gemini, risesin the ascendantand the planets Rahu

and Ketu are the functional malefic plancts. The plancts Jupiter,
Vdnus, the Sun and Mercury are badl-""placedin the chart and are,
hence,weak. Venus and Mercury are additionally r,veakas they
are in the state of old age. The Moon is weak as it is in its sign of
debilitation in navamsa.
The functional malefic planet, Rahu, closely afflicts the lord
of the ninth house place in the ninth house,itself. As per prasna
the sub period of Mercury in the main period of Venus was in
operation which indicated the mental peaceof the native rvas dis-
turbed on account of disputesand obstructionsand as the Moon is
weak even the professional matters may be involved. The cause
of mental disturbancewas found out to be somedepartmentalen-
quiry pertaining to the sub period of Jupiter in the main period of
Venus.

The native was advised both propitiatory astral remedies

for the functional malefic planets and rvearing of a Kavach
for strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an
auspiciously electedtime. The native, who was facing suspension
since November, 1993. was reinstatedin December. 199-5.
u'ith the help of the astral remediesin the sub period of Mcrcury
itself.

d
58 Applicalion of PrasnaAslrologv

CHART 16 PR{SNA 14TH MAY. 1995. 1152 HRS.

NL\RS I" 19' SLT}I
KETU MER
VEN

.ASDT
SAT
'13'
sl.ll\t 290
RAHU II" 47' KETU I I' 47'
MooN 20' :l'lt' VEN 2" 55'
MARS

JUP R.,\HU
sAT 28' ,13' N,IOON

BALANCE DASA OF JUPITER 15 YEARS I MONTHS 13

DAYS.

The sign, Cancer, rises inthe ascendantandthe planets Ju-

piter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The most malefic planet, Saturn,is in its own mooltrikona sign but
afflicts Jhe most effective points of the tenth, secondand fifth
houses.

Mercury is closely afflicted in this chart due to the close as-

pect ofthe functional malefic, Jupiter. Rahu and Ketu do not cause
close afflictions in the chart. Venus is weak as it is in the state of
infancy. As per prasna the sub period of Jupiter in its orm main
period was running.

As Jupiter is afflicting Mercury, ruling the house of initia-

tirres, the native was involved in a setback in his businessdue to
disputesever sincethe sub periodofthe Jupiter started.

To bring him out of the trouble. the native rvas advised

both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional rnalefic
planets and rvearing of a Kavach for strengtheningthe
weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected
time.
 CHAPTER IO
CASE STUDIE,S- NEW BUSTNESS
The strong and well placed lords of the first, tenth and third
housesand the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn and tho.se
placcd in the third house, during the course of their operational
periods give entrepreneurial inclinations to the native.

The influence of a strong lord ofthe third houseon the third.

first, second, tenth and eleventh houses impels the native to go in
for business for greater earnings during the course of its opera-
tional periods.

A strong Sun addsto the organisationalcapabilitiesand en-

hance the results and success.

The strong and unafflicted position of Jupiter and the lord of

the ninth house if containing a mooltrikona sign contributes the
elementof luck blessingthe native with easy success.

While handling the questions whether one should venture intc

a business or not the astrologer should particularly consider the
influence ofthe planets governing losseson the fourth house, sec-
ond house,tenth house,eleventhhouse or their lords.

It is also necessarythat the lord ofthe secondhouse, tenth

house and the fourth houseand the planetsthe Sun and the Moon
are not under the close influence of Rahu which results into sud-
den sufileringsor lossesor loss of reputation and causeproblems
with the state agencies.
 60 Application of Prasna Astrology

CHART 17 PRASNA lST MARCH, 1996,1345HRS.

MOON lo 57', KETU
SAT VEN ASDT

MARS MOON
SUN

neHU23.49' o l. I<ETU23"49'
: sAT l" 3e'
MER

MARS
lltrtr
JUP RAHU
MER 26" 36',

BALANCE ,DASA OF JUPITER 1 YEAR S MONTHS 1

DAY.

The sign, Gemini, rises inthe ascendantand the planets Rahu

and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. Mercury is in the state
of old age, is badly placed in the chart and is, hence,weak. Venus,
the Moon and Saturn are weak as they are in the state of infancy.
Rahu aspectsand afflicts the weak Mercury. The Sun, Jupiter and
Mars are strongly well placed in the chart and all three closely
aspect the most effective point of the third house.As per prasna
the sub period of Rahu was running in the main period of Jupiter.
The native was planning to expandher businessstartedin the sub
period ofthe Sun with new lines. The sub period of Rahu from the
house ruled by the weak Mercury however, indicated loss of as-
sets or delayedresults out ofthe assetsas during this sub period
positive developments are few.

Her advancepaymentstowards purchaseof new assets both

movable and immovable were being stuck. The native was ad-
vised to wait for the opportune time and she rvas advised that the
results of her new ventures may not match the level of her entre-
preneurial skills and ventures due to the weaknessof the lord of
the fourth house and the lord of the secondhouse. The native was
advisedboth propitiatory astral remediesfor the functional malefic
planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengtheningthe weak func-
tional benefic planets in an auspiciouslyelectedtime.
 Case Studies-New Business 6l

HRS.
CHART IS PRASNA22ND FEBRTiARY,1997,1215
KETLJ ASDT
SAT

2 SATI2'
SLIN
VEN

MOON8. 12',

MER
MOON
5' NJP
RAIil MER
tv 24 lo ti'l
L[4.RS
RAHU
MARS

BALANCE DASA OF KETU 2 YEARS 8 MONTHS IO

DAYS.
The sign, Taurus, risesin the ascendantand the planetsMars,
Venus, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The functional benefic lord of the house of initiatives, the Moon,
is involved in mutual close aspect with another functional benefic
planet, the Sun, in the tenth house. The most malefic planet, Jupi-
ter, closely aspectsand afflicts another functional malefic planet,
Mars, placed in the fifth house. Rahu and Ketu do not cause
afflictions in the chart.
Venus ruling the house of financial stability is weak as it is in
the state of infancy. The functional malefic planet, Mars, closely
aspectsand afflicts the lord of the tenth house,Saturn. Due to the
influence of the Moon over the Sun the native had started many
new bu;inesses but every time his recoveries compelled him to
think of'further diversification or changeof businessline. As per
prasna the sub period of Jupiter r,vasin operationand again he had
some businesslossesin the form of outstandingdues and thought
of further diversification in retailing so that there is no credit in-
volved in the sales. To avoid the difficulties this time he sought
astral remedies. The native was advised both propitiatory astral
remediesforthe functionalmalefic planetsandwearing of a Kavach
for strengtheningthe weak functional benefic planets in an auspi-
ciously electedtime.
62 Application of Prasna Astrologv

CHART 19 PRASNA 16TH APRIL, 1997,1130HRS.

MOON 19. 26', MER
SAT
KETU VEN ASDT

23'{6' i
]\{ARS ,
MOON

ILAIJU 4" .iri sAT t80 28',

KETU 4" 38'

ruP MARS

RAHU
IW 230 42',

BALANCE DASA OF MERCURY 13 YEARS 5 MONTHS

20 DAYS.

The sign, Gemini, risesin the ascendantand the planetsRahu

and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. The debilitated lord
ofthe seventhhouse,Jupiter. is badly placed in the chart and is
hence,rveak.The Sun is rveakas it is in the state of infancy.

The functional malefic planets do not cause close conjunc-

tions and aspectsin the chart. As per prasna the sub period of
Venus r'vasruming in the main period of Mercury. Mars ruling the
house of gains is placed in the third house bestowingentrepre-
neurial inclinations on the native.

Venus ruling the house of investmentsis placed in the house

of income in close corf unction with the lord of the third house.
The native was thinking of venturing into a new businessof sale
and scrvicesof the luxury items.

. The native r,vaSgiven go aheadsignal and the native was ad-

vised both propitiatory astral remediesfor the functional malefic
planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengtheningthe r,veakfunc-
tional benefic planets in an auspiciouslyelectedtime.
 Case Studies-New Business 63

CHART 20 PRASNA17TH JANUARY,1997.1015HRS.

K E T U7 ' 2 1 ' sLti 3" 18',
KETU
l\4OON
SAT
I
lq iQ'
I lo'21'
l,I*N.)
.ASDT

SL]}I
ruP

\IEN RAHU
N4ER M.ARS
RAHU7"2I'

BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 9 YEARS 11 MONTHS 2I

DAYS.

The sign, Aquarius, rises in the ascendantand the planets

Mercury, the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic
planets. MarsrRahu,the Sun and Jupiter are badlv placed.Mars,
Saturn. the Sun and Jupiter are under the close influence of the
fuirctional malefic planets. Rahu and Ketu. The mutual aspect
of the lord of the ascendantand the lord of the third house
bestor.vedentrepreneurial capabilities on the native. Venus is
r,vellplaced in the chart but is rveak due to the bad placementand
affliction of its dispositor. Venus is afflicted by the most
malefic planet, Mercury, to the extent of ten percent. The
influence of the lord of the third house was encouraging the
native to venture into a nerv businessbut the bad placernentsanc
afflictions were causing the obstructions. To augment the poten-
tialities of the weak planets the native r,vasadvised both propi-
tiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and
rvearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional
benefic planets in an auspiciouslyelectedtime.
64 Application of PrasnaAstrology

CHART 21 PRASNA 8TH OCTOBER. 1996.2004HRS.

KETU
ASDT
SAT

23'44' 12 9"14'
MARS
MARS

MOON6'34',
VENII'22'

MOON
MER VEN
14"t2'
RAHU
2l'46', MER
ruP RAHU
SUN

BALANCE DASA OF KETU 3 YEARS 6 MONTHS 19 DAYS.

The sign, Taurus, risesin the ascendantandthe planetsMars,

Venus, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets
The most malefic planet, Jupiter,beingthe lord ofthe eighthhouse,
is placed in the eighth house, itself. It is not involved in close
conjunctionor aspectin this chart. The functional malefic planet.
Venus, is placed in the fourth houseand doesnot afflict the most
effective point of the house. Similarly, the functional malefic
planets, Mars, Rahu and Ketu, are not involved in the close con-
junctions or aspect. The functional benefic planet, the Moon, is
closely conjunct with the most effective point of the fourth house
and closely aspectsthe tenth house.The functional benefic planet,
Mercury, is closely conjunct n'ith the most effective point of the
fifth house and closely' aspectsthe most effective point of the
eleventhhouse. The placementof Jupiter shou'sgood inheritance.
The influence of the Moon shows entrepreneurship. The influ-
ence of Mercury shows intelligence. The native u'as running an
automobile service station in partnership. But during the course
of the sub period of Rahu in the rnain period of Ketu. both the
functional malefic planets, the business rvas slow and even the
relationship between the partners was becoming tense rvhen the
native soughtastral help. The native was advisedabout the operat-
ing planetary periods and their trends. For improvement in the
businessand relationship among the partners, the native was ad-
vised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic
 Case Studies-Nerv Business

planetsand wearing of a Kavach for strengtheningthe $,eak func-

tional beneficplanetsin an auspiciousll,electedtime.

CHART 22 PRASNA 6TH DECEMBER. 1996. 2018 HRS.

N,L\RS 25' I6' KETU
S.AT

RAHlJ
29.t6
ASDT

vEN 22" 58',

MARS
zo'5i'R
SIJN 2 o.lt'

MER SUN VEN

RAHU
MER9'5'
JUP25"4l
ruP MOON

BALANCE DASA OF MARS 3 YEARS 10 MONTHS 19

DAYS.

The sign, Cancer, rises in the ascendantand the planets Ju-

piter. Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The planets, Mercury and Jupiter, are badly placed in the chart
and are, hence.lveak. Except the close afflicting aspect of Jupiter
to Mars and Saturn to Mercury, there is no other affliction in the
chart. The Moon is weak as it is in the stateof infancl'. Mars rules
the tenth house and Mercurl'rules the third house.The native r,vas
a businessman.He approachedfor astralhelp in the sub periodof
Saturn in the main period of Mars. Since Satum r,vasafflicting the
badll placed lord of the third house. ruling the entrepreneurialca-
pabilitl,, the existing businessrvas giving problems and the native
was contemplating a change. The native r,vasadvised of the oper-
ating planetary periods which indicated setbacksin the current or
any other initiative made in tliis period. Hor,vever,to improve the
situation, the native rvas advised both propitiatory astral remedies
for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for
strengtheningthe weak functional beneficplanetsin an auspiciously
electedtime.
66 Applicationof PrasnaAstrology

CHART 23 PRASNA 24TH APRIL, 1995,1950HRS.

SI-IN
VEN KRTU
ASDT23.26', MER
II'49'
RAI{U
MOON M.ARS
SAT
MARS24"22',

sLN 10'9',
MOON 1 K E T U1 1 " . 1 9 '
?6" 56' M E R2 ' I ' 2 4 '

JUP ASDT
RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF RAHU 12 YEARS 4 MONTHS 7 DAYS.

The sign, Libra, rises in the ascendantand the planets Mer-
cury, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. The lord
of the ascendant, Venus, is badly placed. The most malefic
planet, Mercury, closely afflicts the most eflective points of the
seventh and first houses. The functional malefic planet, Rahu
closely aspectsand afflicts the Sun and the Moon. The lord of the
third house,Jupiter, is near the most ef;Fective point of the second
house and is indicative of status in life through the entrepreneur-
ship. The lord of the fifth house, Saturn, is placed near the most
effective point of the fifth house and exerts the benefic influence
on the fifth. seventh.eleventhand secondhouses.The lord ofthe
seventhhouse,though weak due to its being in the state of debili-
tation, is positioned in the tenth house and exerts close benefic
influence on the tenth, first, fourth and fifth houses. The good
influencesof Jupiter, Mars and Saturn are swept over by the close
nodal afflictions to the tenth and eleventh lords. The natrve started
many ventures and ultimately failed in each of them. During the
sub period of Saturn, ruling intelligence,in the main period of
Rahu, the native sought astral consultationto ensuresuccessin his
yet another new production unit for minting the silver coins.
The native was advised both propitiatory astral remediesfor the
functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strength-
ening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected
time.
 Case Studies-New Business

CHART 24 PRASNA 29TH APRIL. 1995.1O3OHRS.

NI\RS 25" -+7' N.{ER0" l7' SLI}I
VEN KETU MER ASDT
MOON

MARS
SAT

vEN 14.42',

21)23'
t
t*tt' S,{T

ruP RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF KETU 2 YEARS4 MONTHS 17DAYS.

Thesign,Gemini.risesinthe ascendant andtheplanetsRiu
and Ketu are the functionalmaleficplanets.
The planets,JupiterandMercury,arebadly placedin the
chartandare,hence,weak.Mercury is weakasit is in the stateof
infancy.Thelord ofthe fifth house,Venus,is exaltedandplacedin
the tenthhouse.The placementof the lord of the third house
encouragedthe native, a housewife, to start a venture for
supplementing thefamilyincome.Theplacement ofthe Moon in
the eleventhhouseand of Mars in the secondhouse,are all
complementary facton.Thenativewantedto startabeautyclinic.
Thereasonforthis ideawastheill healthofthespouseduringthe
subperiodofJupiterplacedin thehouseofdiseases
Seeingthe good planetaryposition,explainedabove,a 'go
ahead'signalr,vasgiven. The nativeis runningher businessprof-
itably. sincethen. Thenativervasadvisedbothpropitiatoryastral
remedies for thefunctionalmaleficplanetsandrvearingof a Kavach
for strengthening the weakfunctionalbeneficplanetsin an auspi-
ciously electedtime.

rf{n
68 Applicarion of PrasnaAstrologv

CHART 25 PRASNA IITH MAY, 1995,O75OHRS.

lv{ER17"33
VEN SLN MER ASDT
KF,TU
:6'09',
SIIN
\r,.\Rs
t uf 45'
KET[,I
S,\T

MOON 4. 57',

NI.ARS
ll {5' 28'17',
RA}IU 1 SAI

JUP R.AHU MoON

JUPI9OlE'

BALANCE DASA OF THE SUN 2 YEARS 3 MONTHS

8 DAYS.

The sign, Gemini, risesin the ascendantand the planetsRahu

and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.

Jupiter and Mercury are badly placed. Thc lord of the third
houseis in the eleventhhouseand the lord ofthe eleventhhouse,
Mars, is in the third house. The planetsMars, Saturn,Venusand
the Sunareweak.The lord ofthe secondhouse.the Moon, is closelv
influencing the tenth house. The native u'as inclined to start a new
busuressunit.

Both the sub period lord. Saturn, and the main period lord.
the Sun. $'ere u'eak in the nativitl'. The native rvas advised ac-
cordingly and rvamod for the risks involved in repal,mentof the
loans r,r'hichhe proposedto raisefor buying the machinerl,in vierv
of the rveaknessof the majoritl of planets. Holevcr, thc native
rvas adviscd both propitiatory astral rcnrcdicsfbr the functional
maleficplanetsand wearingof a Kavachfor strengthcning theweak
functional beneficplanetsin an auspiciouslyelcctcdtime.
 CHAPTER 11

CASE STUDIES. PROPERTYMATTERS

The property matters are governed by the fourth house and
the inherited property is gol,erned by the eighth house. The in-
volvement of the house of disputes through the placemcnt of the
lord of the sixth house in the housesgoverningpropeff\' or the
placementof the lords of the housesgoveming propertl, in the
sixth house or the mutual relationship of the lords of the houses
governing property and disputestlirough conjunctionsand the as-
pects indicate the involvement of thc person in the property dis-
putes. The successdependson the strength ofthe planets.
Delay in acquisitionof propert5'isindicatedby the ,""uk r.s,
of the lord of the fourth house and the significator, Mars. The
involvement of the lord of the house of obstructions causes ob-
structionsand the placementofthe significator planetsin the eighth
house indicate delays due to obstructions. The involvement of thc
tu'e,lfthlord through placement.conjunction,aspectwith the eighth
or fourth housesor their lords indicateslossesin property matters.
In alJthesecases.we will consideronly thosehouseswhich
contain a n-rooltrikonasign. We will discussthe subject through
the discussionsin the casestudies.

CHART 26 PRASNA OsTH MAY, 1997. 0335 HRS.

Ntr\RS23" 14' SL'N
KETU
MOON
SAT
MER VEN

ILTP
M.ARS
KETU 40 5'
2 6 , 1 5 ',,
I s-A.T20033',
JUP

ASDT
RAHU
6" 5',\EN29'40'

BALANCEDASAOF KETU 5 YEARS11NIONTHS2I DAYS.

10 Application of Prasna Astrology

The sign, Virgo, risesin the ascendantand thc planets,the Sun.

Satum,Mars, Rahu and Ketu are the filrctional malefic planets.The
planets,the Sun,the Moon, Mars,VenusandMercury arebadlyplaced
in the chartand are,hence,weak. The propertymatters,in this nativ-
rE are governedby the lords ofthe fourth and eighthhousesas both of
thesehousescontaina mooltrikonasign. The sixth andt'welfthhouses,
too, contain mooltrikonasigns. The lord of the fourth houseis weak
as it is in its sign of debilitationandrn the stateof old age. The lord of
the houseof family rvealth,Venus,is badlyplacedand is in the old age.
The lord of the houseof inheritanceis badly placed in the houseof
losses. The functional maleficplanet,Mars, ruling the houseof ob-
structions,closelyaspectsand afflicts the lord ofthe sixth house.The
parentsof this native stayrd in a rentedhouseand did not own any
properryrvhichcould go to the nativeas a part of the inheritance.The
weaknessof the lord of the fourth houseand the impact of the func-
tionalmaleficplanet,Mars- rulingobstmctionsfromthehouseoflosses,
on the Saturnruling the strengh of the native in the mattersof a dis-
pute not only showsa delayedacquisitionbut obstructionsand loss if
there is a dispute in the propertymatter. The native wants to buy the
rented property in which he is staying for a number of years but the
landlordis not agreeingto sell thepropertyto thenativeat any cost.fu
per prasna, the sub periodof Venusin the main periodof Ketu was
running.The native was advisedboth propitiatoryastralrcmediesfor
the functional malefic planetsandwearing of a Kavachfor strengthen-
ing the weakfunctionalbeneficplanetsin an auspiciouslyelectedtime
to expeditethe acquisitionof the properry.

CHART 27 PRASNA 21ST NOVEMBER, 1996,2OOO

HRS.
KETU
MOON ASDT
SAT

KETU 12'
MOON 22"
SAT 6'
MARS

MER ruP MER

VEN RAHU
STIN SLI}i

10YEARS2MONTHS12DAYS.
BAL{NCEDASAOFMERCURY
 Case Studies-ProPertY Matters 7l

The sign, Gemini, rises in the ascendant.Rahu and Ketlr are

functional malefic planets in this Prasna' The Sun and Mercury
arc badh, placed in the chart and are, hence,r'veak'Mercury ruling
the fourth house and placed in the sixth house is closely afflicted
in this chart due to the close aspect of the most malefic planet,
Ketu. Therefore,the questionsin this chart rvill pertain to the plan-
ets Mercury and the sub period lord, the Sun and the third and
fourth houses.As the planets are posited in the house of disputes
the matter may be pertaining to a dispute in connection with the
parental property in $fiich the native raising the prasna may be
activelv participating as the lord of the third houseis placed in the
house of disputes. The matter pertained to a family dispute in
connectionrvith the joint parental property. The early solution in
the sub period of the Sun was not seenas both the main period and
the sub period lord were sitting in the houseof disputes' The na-
tive was advisedto exercisepatiencetill tlie sub period of the Moon
Started.Thc native u,as also advised strengthcningmeasuresfor
weak and badly placed, the Sun and Mercury, and propitiatory re-
medial measuresfor the afflicting planet, Ketu, for an amicable
settlcment in the sub period of the Moon.
CHART 28 PRASNA STH JULY,1996,1800 HRS.
S.AT N{ARS MER
MOON
KETU \.EN SL'N

sAT 13'30',
RfiU lEo 2l'
KETU 18"2I'

MER 190 22',

ilg'' sLrN 22' 48'

ASDT
RAHU
ruP

BALANCE DASA
BALANCE DASA OF KETU 6 YEARS 1 MONTH 2 DAYS.
OF KETU

The sign, Sagittarius, rises in the ascendantand the planets,

the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets' Mars
and Vcnus are placed in the house of disputes. There are no
72 Application of Prasna Astrology

mooltrikona signs in the fourth and sixth houses. The lord of the
house of inheritance is u'eak as it is in the state of infancy and it
closely influencesthe houseof gains causing obstructionsin the
matter of gains. The significator of propert-vis placedin the house
of disputes. As per prasna the sub period of Venus in the main
period of Ketu was running. The sub period lord, ruling the housc
of gains.is placedin the houseof disputes. The nativewas facing
obstructions and disputes connectedwith the inheritanceof prop-
erty. As the lord of thethird houseis strongly rvell placedin the
fourth house,ruling propertl', the successis indicatedin this case.
The native was advised both propitiatory astral remediesfor the
functional malefic planets and rvearing of a Kavach for strength-
emngthe weak functional beneficplanetsin an auspiciouslyelected
time which expeditedpartial successr,vitha mutual agreement.

CHART 29 PRASNA 29TH OCTOBER,1996,1050 HRS.

SAT
KETU MOON

ASDT7.
17'
JUP18.34', 7 t2't5

s.AT7051'
KETU I4OOI' vEN 5"51',

N(ARS

ASDT MER \€N

M00Nt4.45', JLTP SLN R.{HU

BAL{NCT DASA OF TITf, N{OON6 YEARS 5 ]\TONTHS7 DAYS.

The sign. Sagittarius, rises in the ascendantand the planets,
the Moon. Rahu and Kctu arc the functionalmalefic planets.The
Moon, ruling thc houseof inhcritanceis badl5,placed. The exalta-
tion of the Moon could not be of hclp due to its bad placementand
close affliction by the aspectof Rahu. The significator of property
is well placed but is rveak due to the weaknessof the dispositor.
The lord of thethird houseexertsits influenceon the mep of the
fourth houseindicating initiatives of the native for acquisition of
the property. The planet. Mercury, is weak due to combustionand
 Case Studies-ProPertY Matters 73

the rveaknessof dispositor, Venus, which is placed in its sign of

debilitation. As per prasna the sub period of Jupiter in the main
period of the Moon was in operation. Due to the main period of
the severelyafflicted most malefic planet, the Moon, andthe weak-
nessof the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars the efforts of the native
for acquisition of propert)' were not giving results when the native
approachedfor astral help. The native was advisedboth propitia-
tory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets and wearing
of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional benefic planets
in an auspiciously electedtime for successin acquisition of prop-
erty in the forthcoming sub period of Saturn.

CHART 30 PRASNA 3RD OCTOBER,1996,2028 HRS.

SAT
KETU
.{SDT rrlodt.t

zff 46'
2 g"l7'
MARS
MARS

vEN 5" 35',

M E R2 9 ' O '

VEN
MER
RAHU 6

RAHU
ruP SL'N

BALANCE DASA OF RAHU 17YEARS 5 MONTHS 16DAYS.

The sign, Taurus, risesin the ascendantandthe planetsMars,
Venus, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The Sun- the lord of the fourth house, is closely afflicted in this
h chart due to the close conjunction and aspect of the functionaL
malefics Rahu and Ketu, respectively.Mercury is weak as it is in
the state of old age. The most effective point of the fourth house is
closely afflicted in this chart due to the close conjunction ofthe
functionalmalefic, the lord ofthe sixth house,Venus.As per prasna
the sub period of Rahu in its own main period rvas in operation.
The affliction of Rahu to the Sun and the affliction of the most
effective point of the houseruled by the Sun, resulted into a prop-
ertl' dispute and loss of domesticpeaceas soon as the sub period
of Rahu started. The lord of the eighth houseis strongly placed in
74 Application of Prasna Astrology

the eighth house and protects the inheritance and indicates the rich
parental property. As the sub period of Rahu was to be followed
by Jupiter and unafflicted Saturn in the chart, the native was ad-
vised that the native's property matters n'ill be protected despite
the tension of the dispute causedby Rahu and Venus. The native
was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional
malefic planetsand wearing of a Kavach for strengtheningthe rveak
functional benefic planets in an auspiciously electedtime.

CHART 3T PRASNA 24TH MAY, 1995, 1842 HRS.

RAHU
II"37' VEN SLIN
MOON
KETU I\{ER
ASDT4.5'
JUP17043',

SAT
sAT 29. 28'

MARS
15"33', 1
strN9"
7'
MOON
MER24"34'

15423 ASDT RAHU

KETU1I"37 JUP

BALANCE DASA OF SATURN 1 YEAR 7 MONTHS

3 DAYS.

The sign, Scorpio, rises in the ascendantand the planets,

Mars, Venus, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The lord of the tr,velfthhouse,Venus, ruling lossesis placed in the
house of disputes and is afflicted closely by Rahu and Ketu. The
most effective point of the fourth house is closely afflicted in this
chart due to the close aspectof the functional malefic, Mars. The
lord of the fourth house. Saturn, is weak as it is inthe state of old
age. As per prasna the sub period of Jupiter in the main period
of Satum r,vasin operation. As the chart had close affliction of
Mars to the most effective point of the fourth houseit was identi-
fied that the native was facing disputes in his property matters
sincethe sub period of Mars. The marital rclationship was consid-
ered to be safe as the lord ofthe secondhousewas strongly placed
in the chart. On the confirmation of the native, the native was ad-
 Case Studies-ProPertY Matters 75

yised both propitiaton' astral remediesfor the ftlnctional malefic

planets and u'earing of a Kavach for strenglheningthe u'eak func-
tional benefic planets in an auspiciouslyelectedtime. With the
performance of the suggestedastral remedies.the fainily dispute
of the native with his brothers was amicabh'resolved.

h
 CHAPTER12

IDENTIFYING HEALTH PROBLEMS

The prime determinantsof health are the lord of the ascen-
dant and the sixth house containinga mooltrikona sign. If the
ascendantdoes not contain a mooltrikona sign thcn the lord of the
sixth houseis primary detemrinarrtand if the sixth housedoes not
contain a mooltrikona sign then the lord of the ascendantis the
primary detcrrninantof health in general. In caseboth the ascen-
dant and the sixth housedo not contain a mooltrikona sign then the
planet Sun, the significator for vitality, would be consideredas the
prime determinantof health

The Sun is significator of health and vitaliw and Mars is the

secondarysignificator of health and vitality. If both the prime
determinant(s) and the primary and secondary significators are
weak, badly placed and./orafflicted then the native is vulnerableto
serious health problems. In case the planets, mentionedherein
above, are strong, well placed and unafflicted then the native en-
joys good health except short term sufferings due to transit u'eak-
nessand afflictions. The functionalmalefic planetsact as afflictors

SPOTTING THE HEALTH PROBLEMS

For spotting the health problems proceed as under :-

l. Identifr the concentratedmalefic influenceon the most

effective points of various housesand the weak planets.

2. Identif, the sub periods of the afflicting and afflicted

planets and the significators of the health problems.

The follorving are the significators of the health problems:

Afflicted Planets: Thoseplanetswhich have closeinfluence

of the functional malcf-rcplancts (afflictors as mentionedabove)
eitherby conjunctionor aspectare treatedas afflicted planets. The
 IdentifYing Health Problems 1'7

close influcnce of the lord of the sixth houseand Rahu causesdis-

easeswhich may respondto the symptomatictreatment. The close
influence of the functional malefic planets ruling the eighth and
twel{th houses and the planet Ketu gives chronic diseasesand if
the afflicted planet is rveak and badly placcd, the native suffers
from fatal diseasesand ma1'have to undergo surgery, etc.
Planetary Periods: The sub periods of the afflictor planets
as mentioned above and the sub periods of the planets placed in
the malefic houses.Thesesub periods gi'u'erise to the trends r'rhich
continuethroughout the sub periods and the trends can be reversed
if the prime determinantsare strong and the follou'ing sub periods
are of strong, well placed and unafflrcted planets.
Weak Planets: The weak planets are not in a position to pro-
tect their general significations and the significations of the houses
containing their mooltrikona sign and thereforethc native suffers
on account of rnal-{ilnctioning of health ruled by the r,veakplanets.
Needlessto add that the badly ptaccd planets are included in the
weak plauets.
TIMING OF SURFACING
The problems of ill health start surfacingduring the sub peri-
ods of the lord of the ascendant,lord of the sixth house, or the
planet placed in the sixth house or the planet causing affliction or
the planet afflicted.
CASE STUDIES.HEALTH PROBLEMS
CHART 32 PRASNA 4TH APRIL, 1997,2013 HRS.
SUN
KETU ]VlER
SAl VEN
ASDT I1"5? / MARS
5?fr

MOON

ruP MARS
t'47 I

ASDT RAHU

SUN2I"KETU5"

BALANCE DASAOFRAHU 11YEARS2 NIONTHSIODAYS.

78 Application of Prasna Astrology

The sign, Libra, rises in the ascendantand the planets Mer-

cury, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.The plan-
ets, the Sun, Ketu, Saturn and Venus are badly placed in the sixth
house while Rahu is badly placed in the twelfth house.Rahu and
Ketu do not form close afflictions in the chart. The functional
malefic planet, Mercury closely afflicts the most efilectivepoint
of the seventhand first houses. Jupiter is n'eak as it is in the state
of debilitation. The closeaffliction of the functional malefic planet,
Mercury, to the most effective point of the ascendantand the
placement of the r,veaklord of the ascendantin the sixth house
together with the lords of the fifth and eleventh houses caused
numeroushealth problern to the native.
As per prasna the sub period of Saturn in the main period
of Rahu was in operation. During the sub period of Saturn the
native sufferedfrom ulcers in stomacharea,tumour, bleedingdue
to abortion. etc., when the native sought astral help. The native
was advised both propitiatory astral remedies for the functional
malefic planetsand rvearingof a Kavach for strengtheningthe weak
functional benefic planets in an auspiciously electedtime.

CHART 33 PRASNA 15TH NOVEMBER, 1996, 1220 HRS.

KETU
S-AT

j.6' I

26,t6', ASDT MARS

\TN
13,10
RAHU
JIJP
VEN
MARS14.39 MER SLIN R.AHU
MOON

BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 5 YEARS 8 MONTHS 3 DAYS.

The sign. Capricorn. rises in the ascendantand the planets

Jupiter, the Sun, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The functionalmalefic planet,Jupiter.closely afflicts the Moon,
ruling the seventhhouse. Rahu-Ketu axis is near the most effec-
 Identitying Health Problems 79

tive points of the houses and afflicts all the housesoccupied and
aspected.The Sun is r,veakas it is in the stateof old age and debili-
tation. Venus is weak as it is in its sign of debilitation. The lord of
the fourth house, Mars, is badly placed. As per prasna the sub
period of Saturn in the rnain period of rveakVenus was rutlring.

Ever since, the sub period of Jupiter had started. the native
was suffering from persistenthealth problems relatedto heart and
hlpertension. When the stationary transit malefic influences of
Rahu and Ketu was exerted on their own position and the rnost
effective point of various housesrthehealth problems of thc native
turned grave and impelled him to seekastral remedies.The native
r,vasadvised both propitiatory astral reinediesfor the functional
malefic planetsand wearing of a Kavach for strengtheningthe weak
functional benefic planets in an auspiciously electedtime.

CHART 34 PRASNA 1ST JULY, T996, O74OHRS.

suN15"43' VEN SUN
KETU
MER3"43' SAT MARS MER
18"
19,06' lgN
M}IU l9' I5',
MARS ASDT

h 2 13.20'

NIOON RAHU
MOONl4'39',
ruP 19023',
ruP

BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 18 YEARS 1 DAY.

Thesign,Cancer,risesin theascendantandtheplanetsJupiter,
Saturn,Rahu andKetu arethe functionalmaleficplanets.The
planets,the Sun,Mercury,theMoon andJupiterarebadly placed
in chart.Jupiterasoneofthe primarydeterminantsofthe healthis
strongasit is placedin its own'mooltrikonasign.The primary
determinant,Moon, is badly placed,afflictedand weak. The
functionalmaleficplane!Saturnis on themosteffectivepointof
theninthhouseandafllictsall thehousesaspected andafflicted.
VenusandMars arecloselyafflictedin thischartdueto theclose
80 Application of Prasna Astrology

aspectof the functionalmalefic,Rahu.As per prasnathe sub

periodof Venuswasrunningin itsown main period
The severeaflliction of Rahuto Venus andMars caused
rheumaticpainsto thenative,whichhadspreadto all thejoints.
Thebadplacementof theMoon andthesignificatorfrr vitality,
theSun,andthecloseafflictionofSatumalsoplayedveryimportant
partin thehealthproblemswhichimpelledthenativeto seekastral
remedieswhenthemedicalfreaflnentcould not curetherootcause.
The nativewas advisedbothpropitiatoryastralremediesfor the
functionalmalefic planetsandwearing ofaKavachforsrengthening
theweakfunctionalbenefic planetsin anauspiciously
electedtime.
The performanceof suggested astrologicalremediesdid show
enmuragingimprovement, ,
CHART 35 PRASNA 6TH JANUARY, Igg4, 1550HRS.
ASDT
KETU

SAT

3AT 3" 45',

,6n,?,"N,
slN ?1'
/EN STJ}
MARS RAHU
MOON
MARS19"26', ruP
MER

BALANCE DASA OF RAHU I 2 YEARS 4 MONTHS.

The sign,Taurus, risesinthe ascendantandthe planetsMars,
Venus,rJupiter,Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The planets.the Moon, the Sun, Jupiter, Venus, Mars and Mercury
are badly placed in the chart and are.'hence.weak. Rahu-Ketu
axis is near the most effective points of the housesand afTlicts all
the housesoccupiedand aspected.The functional malefic planets,
Mars and Venus, are conjunct r'vitheach other in the eighth house
and in addition to afflicting each other are closely afflicting the
Sun and Mercury. The combustionof Venus, Mars and Mercurl'
 Identitying Health Problems 8l

wrecks their position through the transit malefic influences. As

per prasna the sub period of Saturn in the rnain period of Rahu
was in operation. The lord of the tenth houseis well placed in the
tenth house, though slightly weak due to its being in the state of
infancy. The native was working as an officer r,vith a bank.
He was having multiple health problems of hypertension,
weak liver, persistent stomach disorders, mal-functioning of
kidney. diabetesand respiratory canal and was under great mental
depressionat a very young age. The native r,vasadvised both
propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planets
and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional
benefic planets in an auspiciously electedtime. The performance
of suggestedastrological remediesdid show encouragingimprove-
ment.
CHART 36 PRASNA 14TH JUNE.1995. 0630 HRS.

Sl,tI
MERI6" SAT KETU MER ASDT
VENIO"
VEN

MARS
lf5l' i
' MOON ll. 14
RAHU

MOON JUP RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF KETU 1 YEAR 1 MONTH 6 DAYS.

Thesign,Gemini,risesin the ascendant andthe planetsRahuand
Ketu arethe functionalmaleficplanets. The planets,the Sun, Mercury,
Venusand Jupiter are badlyplacedin the chartand are,hence,weak.
Satumis weak as it is in the stateof infancy. Rahu-Ketuaxis is near
the most effectivepoints of the housesand afflicts all the houses
occupiedand aspected.The Moon is closelyafflictedin this chart due
to the closeaspectof the functionalmalefic,Ketu.As per prasna the
sub period of the weak Satum in the main period of the functional
maleficplanet,Ketu, was in operation.Due to the closeafflictionof the
82 Application of Prasna Astrology

Moon thenativehad receiveda severeinjury in his right cye.Thenative

was advisedboth propitiatoryastralremediesfor the frurctionalmalefic
planetsand u'earingof a Kavachfor strengthening the weakfunctional
beneficplanetsin an auspiciouslyelectedtime.
CHART 37 PRASNA ITTH SEPTEMBER. 1996.2130HRS.

KETU
ASDT
SAT
ll'4
NTARS :" KETU
t7'32 l'i0,51'
\EN MARS
VEN

MER
l" 13'
SLN
l4ll
MER
ILTP MOON SL'N
RAHU

BALANCE DASA OFJUPITERs YEARS IO MONTHS2 DAYS.

. The sign, Taurus, rises in the ascendantand the planets
Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic
planets. The planets the Moon and Jupiter are badly placed. The
Moon is weak while Jupiter is placed in its o*,n mooltrikona
sign. The Sun and Mercury are rveak as they are in the state of
infancy. The functional malefic planet, Ketu, severelyafflicts
Saturn, Mars and Venus. The Venus is the prime determinantof
the health in this case. Mars is weak as it is in its sign of
debilitation. As per prasna the sub period of Ketu in the
main period of Jupiter xas in operation. The native
was admitted in the intensive care unit of a hospital and the
query was regarding timing of recovery. Considering the afflic-
tions of Ketu in the chart and the stationary position of Ketu at
the same degreefor over a month, no real hope was given. The
native died on the l9th September, 1996, morning rvhen the
Moon came under the exact influence of the sub period lord,
Ketu.
 Identi$ing Health Problems 83

CHART 38 PRASNA14TH NOVEMBER"1996.2016HRS.

KETU ASDT
SAT

RA,HU 13" 12' KETU 13" 12'

vEN 25" 46', SAT 7'6'

M.ARS
28"41' .7'
StIN lvlooN l3'21'
Jr,'P21" 19',
IvIOON R,AIJU
IvIER SLTN]
ruP VEN

19yEARSll N,roNTH
fArexcn rIASAoFVENUs re DAys.
The sign, Gemini, rises in the ascendantand the planets
Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. Mercury is
badly placed in the chart and is, hence, weak. Rahu-Ketu axis
is near the most effective points of the housesand afflicts all the
houses occupied and aspected.The planets, the Sun and Venus,
are weak as they are in their signs of debilitation. The Sun is
further weak as it is in the state of old age and its dispositor is
in its sign of debilitation. Venus is further weak as it is in the
state of old age. The r,veaknessof the third. fourth and fifth
houses resultcd into lack of good performancein the studies-
lack of courage and lack of intelligence.During the sub period
of Mercury and the main period of Ketu, l4ren Ketu ererting
influence on the rnost effective point of the fourth house became
stationar5,in September,1996- for about a period of two months,
the native could not bear the burden and went under depression.
The native rvas advised both propitiatory astral remediesfor the
functional malefic planets and rvearing of a Kavach for strength-
ening the weak ftinctional benefic planets in an auspiciously
elected time. The performance of suggestedastrological rem-
edies did shorv encouragingimprovement
84 Application of PrasnaAstrology

CHART 39 PRASNA2ND MAY,1997,1657HRS.

KETU SUN
SAT VEn'
N{ER
A,SDT23',13'
MHU4"24'

N 4 (X ) N

ILJP MARS
1 (: (l l

I KETU .1"]4' I:
ntn"

VEN26' ASDT
stN t8, RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF RAHU 1 YEAR 4 MONTHS 6 DAYS.

The sign,Virgo, risesinthe ascendant.The Sun,Saturn,Mars,

Rahu and Ketu are functional malefic planets in this Prasna. The
planets Venus, the Sun, the Moon. Mars and Mercury are badly
placed in the chart and are, hence,weak. The most malefic planet,
Mars, closely afflicts the most effectivepoints ofthe tr,velfth,third-
sixth and seventhhousesas also the planetsthe Moon and Saturn.
The functional malefic planet, Saturn, closely afflicts the most
effective points ofthe housesoccupied and aspected.
In this chart the functional malefic planets occupythe angu-
lar (kendra)housesand the most effective points ofthe ascendant
and the sixth houses are afflicted amongst others. In addition to
this the lord of the sixth housealso afflicts the most effectivepoint
of the ascendant. As statedabove, the lord of the ascendantis
badly placed and weak.
The severeaffliction of the most malefic planet, Mars- to
the most effectivepoint ofthe third houseand the affLction of the
lord of the sixth house to the most effectivc point of the fourth
house resulted into the seriousmalfunctioning of the lungs. Dur-
ing the sub period of the Moon in the main period of Rahu the
native was put on anti TB treatrnentwith no significant improve-
ment. The medical diagnosis is that the native is suffering from
 tdentit\'ing Health Problems 85

the lungs cancer. It is at this stageu,henthe astral help rvas sought.

In such casesthe significanthelp can only be given ifthe preven-
tive astral remediesare sought. Holvever, the native r.vasadvised
both propitiatory astral remediesfor the functional malefic pranets
and rvearing of a Kavach for strengtheningthe weak functional
beneficplanetsin an auspiciouslyelectedtime.
 CHAPTERI3

PROBLEMSIN MARRIAGE
. The problems in marriage are shown by the affliction(s)
caused b1,the functional malefic planet(s) to one or more of the
follorving weak and badly placed planets/houses:-
The MEP of the houses signif ing marriage' which
are the second, fourth, seventh, eighth and twelfth
houses.
The planets ruling the houses signifuing marriage.
Jupiter as significator for the husband.
Venus as significator for marriage.
The sign Libra which is the seventhhouseof the natu-
ral zodiac.
The rveak planets delay the marriage while the weak and af-
flicted planets becoming significators of marriage causemarriage
problems. We shall discussthe issue further with the help of the
case studies.

CHART 40 PRASNA STH APRIL,1997,1158 HRS.

SAT MOON
KElU ASDT
MER
4'44', itJl\.lVEN
MCX]N
MARS 'J J tl'tl'

s.A.T17' ?9',
RAIIU 4. irl, KETLT4' 50'
sLrN 24039'
ruP MARS

RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF KETU 4 YEARS 9 DAYS.

 Problems in Marriagc 87

The sign.Gemini.risesin the ascendantandthe planctsRahu

and Ketu are the ltnctional malefic planets.The lord of the sev-
enth house.Jupiter, is badll.placed in the chart and is, herrce.
weak. Rahu-Ketu axis is.nearthemost effectivepoints ofthe houses
and afflicts all the housesoccupied and aspected.Saturn and Ve-
nus are combust and are r,ulnerable to the transit malefic influ-
ences.The weaknessof the lord of the seventhhouse had dela-l'ed
the marriage of the native. The onset of the main period of Ketu,
influencing the most effective points of the houses pertaining to
the marriage caused separation. The native sought astral help in
the sub period of Rahu in the main period of Ketu The native was
advisedboth propitiatory astral remediesfor the functional malefic
planets and rvearing of a Kavach for strengtheningthe weak func-
tional benefic planetsin an auspiciouslyelectedtime. But the weak-
ness of Jupiter came in the way of performanceof astral remedies
and the problem of the native continues. As Rahu is on the most
effective point of the fourth house during the sub period of Rahu
without the performanceof the astral remediesno relief is seen.

CHART 41 PRASNA 17TH MARCH, 1997, 1122 HRS.

UN ME ASDT
SAT MOON
rFTTI

VEN

N,LARS 3" 5' MER 80

R/A'ItLr 40 56', KETU 40 56'
sAT 140 43',

ruP
28'
I \&lr
MARS
R.AHU

BALANCE DASA OF RAHU 4 YEARS 18 DAYS.

The sign, Gemini. rises inthe ascendantand the planetsRahu

and Ketr-rare the functional malefic planets. The lord of the sev-
enth house,Jupiter- is badlv placedin the chart and is, hence,r,veak.
Rahu-Ketu axis is near the most effective points of the housesand
afflicts all the houses occupied and aspectedbesides closely af-
88 Application of Prasna Astrologv

flicting the planets Mars. Mercury and tho Sun. The close afflic-
tion to the lord of the fourth houseaud the Sun resultcdinto earll'
death of father and the influence of Rahu on Mars in thc fourth
houseand on the lord of the fourth house.Mcrcury, and thc lord of
the third house,the Sun, has involvedthe nativc in an emotional
relationship with a married person having two childrcn and a liv-
ing wife. The person concernedhas an evc on hcr assctsas the
influence of Rahu and Ketu on the lord of the fourth houseand on
the most efiFective point of the fourth house docs indicatcloss of
assetsbut the nativedoesnot seehis plansand is not rr illing to pa)'
anlz attention to her mother's advice. Venus. the lord of thc fifth
house ruling intelligence, is weak as it is in thc statc of intancy
This relationship was developedin the sub poriod of Ketu and the
rnain period of Rahu. The good placementof thc lord of the scc-
ond house blessed the native with good family background and
educationbut the operating period of Rahu/Ketu and thcir afflic-
tions did their own job. The astral help was sought by ono of her
relations but change in the circumstancescan only bc introduced
with the performance of astral remedies,which thc nativc has to
perform. tnthis case,too, the rveakness of Jupiter, thc afflictions
and the operatingplanetaryperioddo not allow thc nativc to per-
form astral remediesfor deriving benefits out of it.
CHART 42 PRASNA ISTH JANUARY, 1997,1415HRS.
SAT
MOON ASl)',t
KET(J
/ r,l#
l2 MooN

ruP
9'30', SUN
]t{-AR,S
7,18
RAHU
MER MARS
MER9"14'
\EN 1z',37', VEN RAHU

BALANCEDASAOFMERCURY5 YEARS8 ]\IONTHS10DAYS.

andtheplanetsMars-
Thesign,Taurus,risesintheascendant
 Problems in Marriage 89

Venus, Jupiter. Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The planets, Mercury and Venus, are badly placed in the chart and
are. hence,weak. Rahu and Ketu closely afflict Mars, Jupiter and
Saturn. The prime significator for marriage,the Sun, is rveak as it
is in the state of infancy. The significator for rvife is badly placed-
The ftinctional malefic planet, Venus, closely afflicts Mercury, the
lord of the fifth housc. The functional malefic planet. Mars, closely
afflicts Mercury, Venus and Saturn. The most malefic planet' Ju-
pitcr. closely afTlicts the Sun and the lord of the twelfth house-
The r,veakness and affliction of the fourth lord not only delayedthe
marriage but causedimmediateproblems in the marriage resulting
into a divorce. The prasna rvasraised in the sub period of Rahu in
the main period of the badly placed and afflicted, Mercury, re-
garding remarriage and its success. The native was advised ap-
propriate astrological remedial measures. The rveaknessof Jripi-
ter, it this case,too, indicatesdoubts in the sincereperformanceof -
suggestedastral remedies.The natives are also advisedofthis fact
and told that sincethe planetaryconfigurationsare suchtherewould
be difficulties in the rvay of perfonnanceof the astral rernediesbut
if they lvant benefit they rvill have to overpowerthe obstmctions
and ensure proper performanceof the simple remedies.
CHART 43 PRASNA 22ND MAY, 1996, I43O HRS.
KETU MARS
N,IER SLIN VEN
SAT
ASDTE'I5'
2'3o',
RAHU22'17',
MOON
MOON

, vEN 4'24',
rrJP23" ?t',

KETU 22" 17
s.AT 10" 58'
ASDT
ruP R.\T{U

BALANCE DASA OF JUPITER 1I MONTHS 26 DAYS.

1 Tlre sign- Virgo, rises in the ascendantand the planets,the
Sun. Saturl. Mars, Rahu and Ketu are the functional rnalefic plap-
,90 Application of PrasnaAstrology

ets. The lord of the eighth house is placcd in the eighth house,
itself. Mercury is badly placodin thc chart and is, hencc.weak.
The functionalmalcfic planets.tlrc Sun and Satum. are near to
the most effectivepoints of the ninth and sevcnthhouses,respec-
tively, and afflict all thc houscsoccupicdand aspected.The func-
tional maleficplanct.Satum.aff)ictsthc planct.the Sun. The func.
tional nralefics.Rahu and Kctu, do not causoany closeafflictions
in thc chart. Thc aflliction of thc Sun and thc mostcffectivepoint
of the ninth housc bl thc lord o1' thc sixth housercsultedinto
differenccof opinion u'ith thc fathcr. During the sub pcriod of
Mars in thc main pcriod of Jupitcrthe native developedfriendship
rvith a boy not liked by her father. The lord of the eighth housein
its sub period gives urges for physical pleasures.The influence of
the lord of the sixth house on the mid point of the seventhhouse
did not keep the relationship cordial even with the boy friend.
Difference of opinion persisted. The following sub period of Rahu
could not give the clear cut directionto the natir.e. But as the lord
of the fourth house is placed in the fourth house,that too, Jupiter,
the native was tr;'ing to solicit the advice of others including as-
trologv for solving her emotional problem as the sub period of
Rahu was coming to an end. The native was advisedboth propitia-
tory astral rernediesfor the functional malefic planetsand wearing
of a Kavach for strengtheningthe lveak functional beneficplanets
in an auspiciously electedtime.
CHART 44 PRASNA 3RD DECEMBER. 1995.IO45 HRS.
NIARS8' MOON
vEN 13.l4' . KETU
2J'
MER
16.45',
SL]N
2E 08',
SAT

M00N3'55',
Kml1.47'

ASD'f

IVIER
M.ARS
VEN
SUN- R.AHU
ruP

BALANCEDASAOF KETU 4 YEARSI 1 MONTHS8 DAYS.

 Problems in Marriage 91

The sign, Capricorn,rises in the ascendantand the planets

Jupiter,the Sun, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets
The lords of the fourth and tenth houses.Mars and Venus, are
badly placed. The lord of the seventhhouse.the Moon, is under
the close afflicting influence of Rahu and Ketu. Jupiter is weak as
it is inthe state of old age. The lord of the secondhouseis lvell
placed strongly in the secondhouse,itself. As per prasna the sub
period of the Moon in the main period of Ketu was in operation,
the prasna drrectly related to the afflicted lord of the seventh
house. The good placementof the lord of the second house did
shor,vthe marital bond in tact but the weaknessof the lord of the
tw'elfth house indicated separations. The lady rvanted to knor'v
when the reunion of the family was seen. As the sub periods of the
Moon, Mars, Rahu and Jupiter do not shorv good hope, the sub
period of Saturn was indicated as the possibletime of the reunion
of the family. The native was advisedboth propitiatory astral rem-
edies for the functional malefic planets and rvearing of a Kavach
for strcngtheningthe weak functional benefic planets in an auspi-
ciously elected time.

CHART 45 PRASNA OTTH JULY, 1995, O74OHRS.

.sLrN
20'44', MER
MARS27.58'
MER0'38' SAT KETU VEN
SLTN

ASDT

M00N 6' 42',

RAHUS'57'

M.ARS

N{OON
JLTP
RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF RAHU 17 YEARS 11MONTHS Il DAYS.

The sign, Cancer, rises in the ascendantand the planets Ju-

piter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The planets Mercury, Venus and the Sun are badly placed in the
chart and are, hence,weak. Mercury is further weak as it is in the
92 Application of Prasna Astrology

state of infanc)'. Saturn, too. is \,veakas it is in the stateof infancv.

Rahu and Ketu closely afflict the Moon and Venus. As per prasna
the sub period of Rahu in its own main period was in opcration.
Rahu's affliction to the lord of the ascgndantand the lord of the
fourth houseplaced in che lgglfth house indicated that the native
rvas completely in the grip-of Rahu's influences and was always
oraving for material comforts, intoxication and physical pleasures
without bothering for the morals of the society. The placementof
the lord of thc secondhousein the twelfth house and the affliction
of the lord of the fourth liouse did not shou' marital happiness.
The querent r,vasadvised accordingly. Horvever, the native was
advisedboth propitiatory astral remediesfor the functional malefic
planets and rvearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak func-
tional benefic planets in an auspiciously electedtime.

CHART 46 PRASNA 2OTFI APRIL. 1997. 1424 HRS.

KETU MER
SAT VEN
SI hT

5 ?3' 16
MA,RS

ASDT
JLTP MARS
lvEN ll.5'

RAHU
KETU4"13'
MOON
sATl8'58',

IBALANCE DASA OF THE SUN 9 MONTHS.

i tne sign, Leo, rises in the ascendantand the planets, the
rMoon. Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. The lord
iof the fifth house,debilitatedJupiter, the lord of the seventhhouse,
Saturn, and Ketu are badly placed. The most malefic planet, the
, Moon. is conjunct with ttre most effective point of the second
house.The primary determinantof marriage, the Mercury, is well
placed in close conjunction rvith the lord of the third house and is
indicative of saving the marriage with one's own efforts. As per
prasna the sub period of Venus in the main period of the Sun was
 Problemsin Marrrage 93
\
in operation. The sub period of Ketu, which is involved in a close
aspectwith the most malefic planet, the Moon, in the secondhouse
had createdmisunderstandingand separationin the couple' The
native was advised both propitiatory astral remediesfor the ftinc-
tional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening
the weak functional beneficplanets in an auspiciouslyelectedtirne
The performanceof suggestedastrological remediesdid show en-
couraging improvement. The couple was reunited in early May,
1997.

CHART 47 PRASNA 26TH APRIL, 1997, 1524 HRS.

KETU MER
SAT VEN
SI IN
3r',
ASDT27"
MARS22"55'

ASDT
ruP MARS

lsLNl2?1
r 10047

MOON RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF MERCURY 6 YEARS6 MONTHS 24 DAYS.

The sign, Leo, rises in the ascendantand the planets, the
Moon. Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets' Jupiter'
the lord ofthe fifth house. Saturn. the lord ofthe seventhhouse-
and Ketu are badly placed in the chart. The Moon is weak as it is
in its sign of debilitation. The most effective points of the fourth
and tenth housesare closely afflicted in this chart due to the close
conjunction and aspectof the most malefic planet, the Moon, re-
spectively.The close influence of the lord ofthe fifth house on the
most effective point of the second house and of the lord of the
twelfth houseon the most effective point ofthe fourth houseshorvs
deepinclinations for marriage at one's own. Other supporting fac-
tors arerstrongMars placed in the ascendantand the aspectof the
lord of the third houseto the third house.The functional malefics,
Rahu and Ketu, do not causeany close afflictions in the chart. The
 94 Application of Prasna Astrology,

native's parents were caught unarl,arewhen she suddenlyan-

nouncedher decisionto go in for marriagervith a boy of her choice.
As per prasna the sub periodof Rahu in thc main periodof the
secondlord r,vasin operation. ln viorv of thc forthcomingsub pe-
riod of Jupiterit *'as adviscdthat thc nativerr,asnot likely,1schange
her mind. Hou'cvcr. to nraintainthc rnarital alliancesuccessful-
the parentsof thc natrr,clvcrc adviscdboth propitiatoryastral rem-
ediesfor the functional malefic planotsand rvearingof a Kavach
for strcngthoningthc rveak functional bencfic planets ln an auspi-
ciously electcdtimo.

CHART 48 PRASNA 17TH DECEMBER, 1996,2030HRS.

KETU
SAT
0.l' MOON
MARS
tg'27'
RAHU, ASDT

10.21'
KETU
6.5E',
SAT
5"5', MER
[El.n'2s MARS
sLrN2'9', ruP VEN
SL'}.J RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF SATURI'I16 YEARS 6 MONTHS 2 DAYS.

The sign, Cancer, rises in the ascendantand the planets Ju-

piter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The planets,the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter are badlv placedin the
chart and are, hence, weak. The Moon is closely afflicted in this
chart due to the close corlunction of the most malefic plane!
Saturn. The Sun and Mars are weak as they are in the state of
infancy. Rahu and Ketu afflict Saturn and Venus by close con-
junction/aspect.As per prasna the sub period of Saturn in its
own main period was in operation. The prasna was raisedfor re-
union of the family as the separationwas clearly seenby the lveak-
nessof the lord of the secondhouseand the affliction of the lord of
the fourth house. The native was advised both propitiatory astral
remediesfor the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach
 Problems in Marriage 95

for strengtheningthe weak functional benefic planets in an auspi-

ciously elcctedtime.

CHART 49 PRASNA 8TH MAY,1997,1025 HRS.

MAF-S
23.34' SAT STJN MOON
KETU MER VEN
It.4',
3'41' MOON
3, 5',
RA}IIJ
VEN
ASDT

srN23'49
lvlER
i'10'

ruP MARS
SAT
ttJp26"27' I 2 3'tt'

RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF THE N{OON9 YEARS2 N{ONTHS12DAYS.

The sign, Cancer, rises in the ascendantand the planets Ju-

piter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
Rahu-Ketu axis is near the most effective points of the housesand
afflicts all the housesoccupiedand aspected.Venus is closely af-
flicted in this chart due to the closeaspectof the functional malefic,
Rahu. Other functional malefic planets do not causeclose afflic-
tions in the chart.

The affliction of Venus by Rahu is clearlS,indicative of the

disturbanceof marital harmoniousrelationshipby the attributes of
Rahu while the marital relationship is not threateneddue to the
strong placement of the Sun, the lord of the secondhouse, in the
chart. The husband of the native was indulging in excessivein-
toxication disturbing the domestic peace. The native was advised
both propitiatory astral remediesfor the functional malefic planets
and wearing of a Kavach for strengtheningthe weak ftlnctional
benefic planets in an auspiciousl5'electedtime. The performance
of suggestedastrological remedies promisedrstarted showing
encouragingimprovement.
96 Application of Prasna Astrology

CHART 50 PRASNA 15TH JANUARY, 1995,I23OHRS.

ASDT
MOON
KETU
12'4I'
ASDT
l3'8', ; KETU
18'17'
ll sAT
MOON ,
S^AT

M E R1 8 ' 5 0 '
suN0'i2'
MER
MARS
StJN
7'52'. j

JUP RAHU
VEN

BALANCE DASA OF RAHU 9 YEARS 3 MONTHS 4 DAYS.

The sign, Aries, rises in the ascendantand the planets Mer-
cury, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.Venus and
Jupiter are badly placed in the chart and are, hence,weak. Saturn
is closely afflicted in this chart due to the close aspectof the func-
tional malefic, Rahu. The Sun is weak as it is in the state of in-
fancy. As pcr prasna the sub period of the functional malefic
planet, Mercury, in the main period of Rahu was in operation.

The query pertainedto marriagein which the delay was indi-

cated due to the bad placementof the lord of the seventhhouse.
The native was advised both propitiatory astral remediesfor the
functional malefic planets and rvearing of a Kavach for strength-
eningthe weak functional beneficplanetsin an auspiciouslvelected
time. The marriage of native took place on the 2nd of July. 1995,
with the help of astral remediesin the sub period of Mercury
itself.
The performance of astral remedies give favourable re-
sults even in unfavourable operating sub periods.
 CHAPTER 14
CASE STUDIES- MISSINGPERSONS
This is another area in which the application of prasna
(horary) astrology plays a ven' important role. A person may be
missing due to variety of reasons. It may be voluntary absenceor
involuntary absence.The voluntary absencemay be because.of
ernotionalinvolvement, fear psyche or becauseof some difference
of opinion. The involuntary disappearancemay be becauseof ill-
ness on the r,vay,abduction, accident or problems r.."iththe means
of communications.

Such t5pe of questionsare better handledthrough prasna

astrology. These can be causedby malefic transit influences. The
influence of Rahu and Ketu is very important. The timing is done
with the help of the separating malefic influences in the prasna.
When the malefic transit influencesof the fast moving planets are
on other planets in the prasna,the separatingimpact is faster com-
pared to the stationary transit influence on the weak natal planets.
The transit malefic influence is seenon the most effective point of
the first, third. fourth, fifth, seventhand tenth housesor their lords.
The malefic influences causedby Mars, Ketu and the lords of the
sixth and eighth houseson the ascendantor its lord or any other
weak and badll'placed planet result in involuntarydisappearance
nhile the involvement of Rahu, lords of the third. fifth. seventh
and twelfth housesmay causevoluntan' disappearance.

Besides the study of the prasna, the close conjunctions or

aspectsoperating at the time of disappearanceor leaving the scene
shouldalso be studied. Thesewill help in corectly identif ing the
planct causing the event and will be helpful in tirning the return
accordingly.
98 Application of Prasna Astrology

For obtaining the information on whereabouts.wo seewhen

the significators of the infornration. that is. the Moon, Mercury or
the lord ofthe third house createinfluence on the third house.the
planets placed therein or the ascendant.

The other important factor to be kept in vierv is the speedof

the planet causing disappearance. The slorv speed or stationary
position of planets delays the return u,hilc the fast speedhastens
the separationeffect and rcsults in carly retum or infonnation on
whereaboutsand return.

The issue will be discussedfurther with the help of the case

studies:
CHART 5I PRASNA 3OTH MARCH, 1997, 1320 HRS.

SLTN MER
\EN
KETU
4"5r'
MIIU
ASDT

ruP
MARS
27-3', 8
MOON

MOON
RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF MERCURY 3 YEARS 9 MONTHS 4

DAYS.

This prasna was made for a boy aged 15 yearswho had gone
to make a telephonecall to a nearby STD booth in the eveningon
29th March, 1997. He had already appearedin the class ten ex-
aminationsand was awaiting result. The sign, Cancer,rises in the
ascendantand the planets Jupiter. Saturn. Rahu and Ketu are the
functional malefic planets. The lord of the first house as well as
the significator for emotions,the Moon, is placedin the fifth house
in the weak state. The most effective point of the third house is
closely afflicted in this chart due to the close conjunction of the
functional malefic, Rahu. Mercury, ruling the third house,is rveak
 Case Studies-Missing Persons 99

as it is in the state of infancy. The functional malefic planet. Sat-

urn, is afflicting the lord of the second and fourth houses with
close conjunction. As per prasna the sub period of the func-
tional malefic planet. Jupiter, rvas in operation in the main period
of Mercury. The malefic conjunctionsin the chart rvereindicating
lack of clear direction due to the influence of Rahu in the third
house and the affliction of the lord of the eighth house to the lord
of the fourth house. The afflicted planets, the Sun and Venus,
were fast moving planets and rvereto start separatingfrom Saturn
from 31st March, 1997, and,lst April, 1997, respectively. The
boy returned in the eveninghours of the 3 I st March, 1997, as pre-
dicted. He had gone for fun making at the residenceof one of his
friends and slept there and later could not dareto retum home due
to the fear ofparents on account ofhis suddendisappearance.
CHART 52 PRASNA 15TH NOVEMBER, 1994, 1901 HRS.

MOON KETU ASDT

12 MooN
MARS MARS
SAT

ruPfs0' 8
/ sLrl'i29, JUN
ruP MER
M E RI ? ' 3 ] VEN
Vml0 Rahu2l' RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF MERCURY 7 MONTHS 20 DAYS.

The lord of the third house exerts its close influence on the
fifth house indicating initiative in emotional affairs. The most ef-
fective point of the third houseis under the influenceof Mars, the
lord of the twelfth house. This girl left home on the 7th Novem-
ber. 1994. On the 7thNovember,1994, the transit Rahu was ex-
erting its rnalefic influence on the Sun, the lord of the fourth house.
The fourth house rules the character while the eighth and twelfth
housesrule the carnal pleasures. In this casethe Moon was con-
sidered as the significator for retum and the return was indicated
"l 00 Application of Prasna Astrology

either when the Moon transited the ascendantor the third house
as the afflicting influence of Jupiter over the Sun would have
ceasedto exist. The native returnedon the 22nd November, 1994.
when the Moon was close to the most effective point of the
ascendant.

CIIART 53 PR{SNA 25TH NOVEMBER. I99{. AT 0852HRS.

KETU
ASDT28'03'
suN8'49'
JUP3'04'
SAT
MOON

24'46 MARS
MOON

ASI )'l' VI.:N

S(JN RAI.IIJ
KETU2O'56' JIJI' MER

BALANCB DASA OF MERCURY 6 YEARS 8 MONTHS 02

DAYS.

This person did not reach home aftcr lcavirtg his office on
the24thNovember,1994.Mercury and Jupitcrarc closclyafflicted
in this chart dueto the closeaspectof the functionalmalcfic,Mars.
Mars as a prime significatorfor health,itscl{. rras also *cak as it
is in the state of infancy. There are no furthcr afllictions in the
chart. In the twelfth house ruling hospitalisationthrce planets,
including the afflicting Mercury are placed. Thcrcfore.the qucrent,
was advisedto contactthe hospitalsaroundhis placcof dut1,.Pro-
pitiatory astral remedieswere suggestedfor the functional malefic
planet. Mars.

The native had fainted on the 24th Novenrber, 1994, after

leaving his offrce on way to his residenceand n,as hospitalised.
The information about his location was receivedby the family in
the afternoonof the 25th November, 1994, and the native returned
home on the 28th November. 1994.
 Case Studies-Missing Persons l0l

CHART 54 PRASNA23RD APRIL, 1995,2I4SHRS.

MER
VEN SLrl\l
ASDT 17'IO' KETU
:8.40', ruP20,49',
I
MOON
S,AT lvI.ARS

MOON

8't'
.+ N{,AR,S

ASDT
RAHU
ruP

BALANCE DASA OF MARS 4 YEARS 2 MONTHS 10

DAYS.

The native left home on the 22nd Aprll, 1995. Her engage-
ment finalised in December, 1993, had broken after one year in
the beginningof 1995.
In the prasna the functional malefic. Mars, afflicts the Moon
and Saturn, ruling emotions and the fourth house. respectively,
causing mental and emotional disturbance. The Moon rules emo-
tions and is placed in the third house. Jupiter and Saturn are very
well placed in the chat and at the tirne of her disappearanceshe
was running the sub period of Saturn in the main period of Mars
There was no other evident affliction except the forthcoming con-
junction of the Sun with Ketu.

It rvas indicated that the native was phl,sically rvell and was
likely to return by the 2nd May. 1995. Within a lveek'stime the
coryunctionsof the Sun and Ketu and the Moon and Mars r.vereto
separateand the Moon r,vill aspect the ascendant.Mercury was
also to move to the seventhhouse.The performanceof the propi-
tiatory astral remediesby the parents resulted into retum of the
native on the 27th Aprll, 1995, when the Moon was on the most
effective point of the fifth house.
102 Application of Prasna Astrology

CHART 55 PRASNA 15TH JANUARY,1994,1725HRS.

KETU ASDT

MOON
S,AT

SI.IN
Iv{ER
17"55', 7 N{OON
ll VEN
4'39,

,11t,20
8'
lr'lER MARS RAHU ruP

BALANCE DASA OF RAHU 8 YEARS 9 MONTHS 23

DAYS.

The lords of the third, fourth and fifth housesare placed in

weak state in the eighth house. Theseare indicative of poor edu-
cation, lack of intelligence and carelessattitude.
During the sub period of Mercury as per the chart r,r,hentran-
sit Mercury came under the influenceof Ketu on the l4th January,
1994, the native was reportedmissing.

On the l5th January, 1994,at the time of the prasna,the tran-

sit Mercury had already clearedby one degreefrom the affliction
of aspect of Ketu. As the aspect of Mars to the most efTective
point of the ascendantrvas going to be exact on the 17th January,
1994, it u,as predicted that the native may return on the lTth or
18thJanuary,1994.The nativereturnedon the l8th January.1994.
The Mercury's longitudinal diflerencefrom the aspectof Ketu was
five desrees.
 CHAPTER 15
MISCELLANBOUS
PROGENIC PROBLEMS
Delay and denial of progeny causesgreat mental anguish to
people. The reasons for delay and denial are traced through the
following significators in Prasnacharts : .
l. The strengthof the lord ofthe fifth houseas a prime determi-
nant.
2. If there is no mooltrikona sign in the fifth housethen the lord
of the secondhouse becomesthe prime determinant.
3. The significator planets, Jupiter and the Sun.
The weaknessand affliction of the above significators in the
prasna cause progenic problems. We shall discuss the matter
further through the casestudies.

CHART 56 PRASNA 17TH JUNE, 1994. 1515 HRS.

MER
\,dARS KETU SLJN
ASDT10.04',
ruPllr l8'

SAT VEN

18,35',i

.ASDT
RAHU MOON
ruP

BALANCE DASA OF THE SUN 1 MONTH 16 DAYS.

104 Application of Prasna Astrology

The sign, Libra, rises in the ascendantand the planets Mer-

cury Rahu and Ketu a,rethe functional malefic planets. Saturn
becomesthe primary determinantof progenicmattersand is placed
in its or'vnmooltrikona sign in the fifth house.Jupiter is well placed
but weak due to its being in the sign of debilitation in the navamsa.
The Sun is weak as it is in the stateof infancy. The Moon is badly
placed in the chart and is, hence,weak. Venus is weak due to the
weaknessof its dispositor. The MMP Mercury closely afflicts the
MEP of the third house ruled by the weak Jupiter. As per prasna
the sub period of Venus in the main period of the Sun was in op-
eration. The chart promisesthe birth of a male child but the oper-
ating sub periods were indicating delay. The native was advised
both propitiatory astral remediesfor the functional malefic planets
and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional
benefic planets in an auspiciously electedtime for birth of a malc
child in the sub period of Jupiter in the main period of the Moon.

CHART 57 PRASNA 15TH APRIL, 1997, 0800 HRS.

st.rN
l"2l' SUN
vEN4'34 SAT ASDT
MER
KETU
ASDT8"
E' VEN
MOON SAT
2 q,31'
MOON

MARS23"57'5

ruP MARS
4'11', 6
l0 ruP
RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF SATURN15 YEARS 6 MONTHS 20

DAYS.
Thesign.Taurus,risesintheascendant andtheplanetsMars,
Venus,Jupiter,Rahuand Ketu arethe maleficplanets.
functional
Theplanets,Mercury,Venusandthe Sun arebadlyplacedin the
chart and are. hence.weak. The rvcakand badly placedSun is
closelyafflictedby the functionalmaleficplanet,Venus. Rahu-
Ketu axis is nearthe most effbctivepointsof the housesand af-
flicts all thehousesoccupiedandaspected.The significatorfor the
 Miscellaneous 105

male child, Jupiter, is in its sign of debilitation. The lord of the

, fifth houseis badll placed and the most effectivepoint ofthe fifth
houseis under the closeaffliction of Rahu and Ketu. As per prasna
the sub period of Mercury, ruling the fifth house,in the main pe-
riod of Saturn was in operation. It was indicatedthat the question
pertainedto the birth of a child. In casethere is no close affliction
in the chart the troubled sub period lord becomesthe indicator.
The native was married in February, 1991, and was not blessed
with a child so far. The native was advisedboth propitiatory astral
remediesfor the functional malefic planetsandwearing of a Kavach
for strengthening the weak functional benefic planets in an auspi-
ciously elected time.

CHART 58 PRASNA 25TH DECEMBER, 1996, 1356 HRS.

SAT7"
I3'
SAT ASDT MOON
KETU9'28'
KETU

ruP
VEN RAHU
RAHU9'28' N{ER
MARS
f,rARs
3,4' SLN{

BALANCE DASA OF RAHU 6 YEARS 3 DAYS.

The sign, Aries, rises in the ascendantand the planets Mer-

cury, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. The plan-
ets Saturn, Ketu, Rahu, Mars and Venus are badly placed in the
chart and are, hence. weak. The functional malefic planet, Mer-
cury. closely afflicts the weak Jupiter, the significator for the chil-
dren. As per prasna the sub period of Venus in the main period
of Rahu r,vasin operation. Venus ruling the seventhhouse is badly
placed. The rveak seventhlord and Jupiter causedrveak health to
the husband and lack of children. The native had gone in for an
adoptedchild and rvantedto know about the health and longevity
of the adoptedchild. As the combinationsin the chart rverelveak.
 106 Application of prasna Astrology

the nativewas advisedboth propitiatoryastral remediesfor the

functionalmaleficplanetsandrvearingof a Kavachfor strength-
eningtheweakfunctionalbeneficplanetsin an auspiciously
eleited
time.
CHART 59 PRASNA 2STH DECEMBER, 1996,1745HRS.
M00N23'38',
KETU ASDT
SAT

MOOl.r

RAHU8I49' 6

ruP
suNr3.14'
MER23'17'

SLIN
YEN MARS
MER
RAHU

BAI,AI\'ICEDASA OF MERCURY 8 YEARS 1 MONTHI2 DAYS.

, Tlre sig4, Gemini, risesinthe ascendantand theplanetsRahu

and Ketu are the firnctional malefic planets. venus is badly placed
rn the,chartand is, hence,weak. Jupiteris weak as it is in its ;ign of
debilitation, badly placed and is in the state of infancy. Satum and
Mars are closely afflicted in this chart due to the close conjunc-
tion/aspect of the functional malefics, Rahu and Ketu. As- per
pr,asna the sub period of Mars in the main period of Mercury was
in operation. The weaknessof the lord of the fifth houseand the
significator, Jupiter, were identified as the reason for the problem
in the birth of a male child and the native was advisedboth propi-
tratory astral remediesfor the functional malefic planetsana ru.ur-
ing of a Kavach for strengtheningthe weak functional benefic plan.
.ets in an auspiciouslye1..r.O,t-..
LOSSES

The assetsare ruled b-vthe fo'rth house while the *ealth is

ruled bv the secondhouse. Inheritanceis ruled by the eighthhouse.
The lossesare ruled b'the lord of the tivelfth houseandthe losses
througl.rtheft and fire are ruled b1'the lord of the sixth house. If
 ' Miscellaneous 107

the prasna has afflicted housesor their lords ruling the assetsand
r,vealthby the lords of the tr.velfth or sixth houses or the most
malefic planet or the lords of the housesruling the assetsand wealth
are placed in the housesgoverning the losses,the native suffers
from losses. The matter will be discussedfurther with the help of
the case studies.

CHART 60 PRASNA 7TH APRIL. 1997. 1017 HRS.

MIU
SLIII MER ^ASDT
MOON
VEN
SAT
MNR,S 5 I MER

MOON19,
vEN24'
SAT17'
JUP MARS

RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF MERCURY 14 YEARS 9 DAYS.

The sign, Gemini. risesinthe ascendantand the planets Rahu

and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. Jupiter is weak as it is
in its sign of debilitation and badl5,placed. Rahu-Ketu axis is near
the most effective points of the housesand afflicts all the houses
occupied and aspected. The planets, the Moon, Venus and
Saflrrn are combust and are r.ulnerableto the transit malefic influ-
ences.

As per prasna the sub period of Mercury ruling the fourth

house in its oum main period u'as in operation. The native suf-
fered a sizeableloss in speculativeinvestmentsand besideslosses
his reputation also rvas at stake in vierv of the close affliction of
Rahu to the most effective point of the fourth house. The weak
Jupiter never allorved the native to perform the earlier suggested
astral remediesand to reducethe impact of the malefic transit in-
fluences and the malefic sub periods.
108 Application of Prasna Astrology

CHART 61 PRASNA 8TH AUGUST. 1995.1TO4HRS.

RAI{[,J 5. 32' MER 2' 57
SAT K-ETU
ASDT]9'45' VEN
11.46'
MARS
16"58' 2t'25'
ruP STN VEN
SLTN

MOON 160 2E'

\fER
SAT OO4

ASDT
I,ETU5" 32' lv{OON JUP R.AHU MARS

BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 15 YEARS 3 MONTIIS 12 DAYS.

The sign, Virgo, rises in the ascendantand the planets.the

Sun, Saturn,Mars, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic plan-
ets. The most malefic planet, Mars, severely afflicts the Moon
placed in the fourth house. Mercury, ruling the ascendant, is
badly placed in the chart and is, hence,weak. Saturn is weak as it
is in the state of infancy. Mercury is closely afflicted in this chart
due to the close aspect of the functional malefic, Ketu. from the
eighth house.Venus is closely afflicted in this chart due to its close
conjunction with the functional malefic, the Sun.

As per prasnathe sub period of the Moon in the main period

of Venus r.vasin operation. Since the Moon. the lord of the sub
period in operation,was afflicted by the most malefic planet, the
native suffered loss of income and assets.

The native was advisedboth propitiatory astral remediesfor

the functionalmalefic plar-rets
and rvearingof a Kavachfor strength-
eningthe r,veakfunctional beneficplanetsin an auspiciouslyelected
time.
 Miscellaneous 109

LOSSOF STUDIES
CHART 62 PRASNA26TH DECEMBER,1994.1830HRS.

KETU ASDT
AIDT24.35'
8',32', 1 KETJ
MARS
SAT

MOON 20. 14

MARS
SLDI IOO44'
RAHU 7 MER 170 49 1 SAT

SLIN RAHU
MER
ruP VEN MOON

BAI,ANCE DASA OF THE MOON 2 YEARS3 MONTTIS27 DAYS.

The sign, Gemini, risesinthe ascendantandthe planetsRahu
and Ketu are the functional malefic planets
Jupiter is badly placedin the chart and is, hence,weak. Mer-
cury is closely afflicted in this chart due to the close aspectof the
functional malefic, Ketu.
As per prasna the sub period of Ketu rvas running in the
main period of the Moon. The Moon governs the status while
Ketu was afflicting the lord of the fourth house goveming the
education. The native was very much worried about the detcrio-
rating condition of his studies.The native was advisedboth propi-
tiatory astral remediesfor the functional malefic planets and wear-
ing of a Kavach for strengtlteningthe weak functional beneficplan-
ets in an auspiciousl-velectedtime.
ll0 Application of Prasna Astrology

ACCIDENT
CHART 63 PRASNA2TSTMAY, 1995.1212HRS.
KETU MER
VEN SLI{
ASDT6'36'
lr'34', 7 MARS4'I5'
MOON
SAT
MER21'll',
STN5"5E'

,qSDT
MARS
M00N3.25
sAT29'ls', I tt'zs'

ruP RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF MARS I YEAR 8 MONTHS 7 DAYS.

The sign, Leo, rises in the ascendantand the planets, the

Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. The
most effective point of the ascendantand Mars are closely af-
flicted in this chart due to the close aspect of the most malefic
planet, the Moon. Venus is closelyafflicted in this chart due to the
close conjunction of the functional malefic, Ketu. Saturn is weak
as it is in the state of old age.

As per prasna the sub period of Venus was in operation in

the main period of the afflicted Mars. The sub period of afflicted
Venus, the significator for vehicles,involved the native into a ve-
hicular accident as the most eflective point of the ascendantis
closely aspectedand afflicted by the rnost malefic planet. The
injuries of the native \,verenot healing up even after five months
when the astral remedieswere sought.
The nati'r,er,vasadvisedboth propitiatorv astral remediesfor
the furctional malefic planetsandrvearingof a Kavachfor strength-
eningthe rveakfunctional beneficplanetsin an auspiciouslvelected
time. The performanceof suggestedastrologicalremediesdid show
encouragingimprovenrent.
 Miscellaneous I II

INIMICAL RELATIONSHIP& PROBLEMIN JOB

CHART 64 PRASNAO3RDMARCH, 1995,1558HRS.

N,IOON KETU
ASDT
I8' 25'
MARS
22'16'

SLN ASDT
SAT MARS

VEN
MER
20,18' 8 vEN6.48', l2 1,,{OO'l
MER2l.39',
suN18,35 JUP R^AHU
sAT20.54

BALANCE DASA OF SATURN6 YEARS 6 ]I{ONTHS 11DAYS.

The sign, Cancer, rises in the ascendantand the planets Ju-

piter. Satum, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The Sun and Satum are badly placed in the chart and are, hence,
weak. The functional malefic planet, Jupiter, ruling the house of
disputesis in conjunction with the most ef;Fective
point of the fifth
house, ruling children, and closely aspectsand afTlicts the most
eflectivepoint ofthe ascendantand Mars. Themost malefic planet.
Saturn, closely afflicts the lord of the secondhouse. The func-
tional malefics, Rahu and Ketu. do not causeany close afflictions
in the chart.

As per prasnathe sub period ofthe Moon in the main period

of the most malefic planet, Saturn, was in operation. The prasna
was raised for inimical relationship developedwith the son and
placement under suspensionin the job. The native was advised
both propitiatory astral remediesfor the functional malefic planets
and wearing of a Kavach for strengtheningthe weak functional
benefic planets in an auspiciously electedtime. The performance
of suggestedastrological remediesdid show encouragingimprove-
ment in the relationship with the son and blessedthe native with
reinstatement.
112 Application of Prasna Astrology

LEGAL COMPLICATIONS& ARREST

CHART 65 PRASNA 14TH MARCH, 1995,2O1OHRS.
RAI{U 12'35'
KETU
28',52',
MOON
4 2gr1' MER
MOON
SAT
MARS
ST'I{

VEN
20"0'
lEN

sAT22" 16' ruP RAHU ASDT

strN29"45',

BALANCE DASA OF MERCURY I YEAR5 NIONTHS10DAYS.

The sign, Virgo. rises in the ascendant and the planets, the
Sun, Satum, Mars, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic plan-
ets. The lord of the first house, Mercury, is placed in the sixth
house alongwith the lords of the sixth and twelfth houses. The
most malefic planet, Mars, closely aspectsand afflicts the lord of
the secondand sixth housesendangeringthe status ofthe person.
The functional malefics, Rahu and Ketu, do not causeany close
afflictions in the chart. The Sun is weak as it is in the state of old
age and badly placed. The weaknessof the Sun makesthe person
vulnerable to lossesthrough legal complications including the ar-
rest. As per prasna chart the sub period of Saturn in the main
period of Mercury was in operation. Mars was in retrogression
and then had to touch the degreeof Saturn in the direct motion to
clear the native from the transit affliction. All the three planets
afflicted by Mars and the the most effective point of the sixth
housewereto be clearedof the transit malefic influenceof Mars in
middle of May, 1995. Therefore,it was indicated that the native
may be acquitted within middle of May, 1995, while the cases
may be fully closed by end of August, 1995, as the sub period of
Saturn, the lord of the sixth house,was running upto 17th of Au-
gust, 1995. While the native was releasedfrom his imprisonment
as predicted he got clearanceofthe investrgatingagenciesin the
 Miscellaneous I 13

third week of August, 1995. Totackle the mal-effects of the main

period of Ketu operating from the eighth house, the native was
advised both propitiatory astral remediesfor the functional malefic
planets and rvearing of a Kavach for strengtheningthe u'eak func-
tional benefic planets in an auspiciously electedtime.

DRUG ADDICT

CHART 66 PRASNA 1ST JANUARY,1994,2105 HRS.

K!TU

l6'5', 7 s M@N3"31'

SAT

ASDT
MOON

vbl\
M.ARS
MER RAHU JUP
SIJN

BALANCE DASA OF KETU 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS 25 DAYS.

The sign, Leo, rises in the ascendantand the planets, the

Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets' The most
malefic planet, the Moon, is conjunct with the the most effective
point of the ascendantand afflicts Saturn by a close aspect. The
planets Venus, Mars and Mercury are combust and make them-
selvesr.ulnerableto the transit malefic influences.The debilitated
Rahu is placedin the fourth house.Whenever,the lord of the twelfth
house or Rahu closely afflicts the ascendant, the most efilective
points of the fourth, tenth and twelfth housesand the planets Ve-
nus or the Moon, the native is involved in all types of vices in-
. cluding gambling, heavy intoxication and extra marital relation-
ships. This native was also an addict and had suffereddue to care-
less speculative investments. The placement of the lord of the
house of speculationsin the third house and placementof the four
planets in the fifth house,ruling the speculationgave good indul-
gence to the native for speculative investments.The native was
advised both propitiatory astral remediesfor the functional malefic
ll4 Application of Prasna Ashology

planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak func-

tional benefic planets in an auspiciously electedtime. The native
was specially cautionedfor the sub period of the Moon in the main
period of Ketu against the speculativeinvestments. The perfor-
mance of suggestedastrological remediesdid show encouraging
improvementin both of his problems.

ACCUTE NEURO PROBLEM

CHART 67. PRASNA 1OTH MARCH, 1994, IO55 HRS.

ASDT
VEN
KETU
KETU2" 34'
ArD[ 16'{5' 12 VEN StJN
SAT
MARS
strN25"38', MOON
sATil"3', MER
MARS8.24'
MOON2r 12'
MERtr4'

RAHU JUP

BALANCE DASA OF MARS 2 YEARS 4 MONTHS 4

DAYS.

The sign, Taurus, risesin the ascendantandthe planetsMars,

Venus, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets.
The most malefic planet, Jupiter, is placed in the sixth house and
closely afflicts all the housesoccupiedand aspected.The planets
Moon and Mercury are weak as they are in the state of infancy. As
per prasnachart the sub period of Ketu in the main period of the
functional malefic planet, Mars, was in operation. Rahu and Ketu
were moving at a very slow speedand were likely to clear their
presentdegree by the end of May, 1994.They had cameinto close
conjunctionwith their presentlocationin the prasnachart in middle
of February, 1994, and the native had started feeling mental ten-
sion as the operating sub period, too, was of the debilitatedKetu.
The native was feeling twitching in the body and this tension was
not clearing from his mind as both the planets ruling confidence,
i.e. Mercury and the Moon are weak in the nativity. The native.
 Miscellaneous I 15

who himself was a medico, thought he was suffering from some

fatal diseaservhile all the diagnostictests were coming clear. The
native was advised that his tension will clear once the Rahu and
Ketu gain their normal speedand separateby attaining a longitudi-
nal difference of 3 or 4 degreesfrom their orvn position in the
prasna chart. The native was advisedboth propitiatory astral rem-
edies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach
for strengtheningthe rveak functional benefic planets in an auspi-
ciously elected time. The performance of suggestedastrological
remediesdid shorvencouragingimprovement. The prediction rvas
realised.

OBSTRUCTION IN PURCTIASE OF PROPERTY AND FOR.

EIGN VISITS

CHART 68 PRASNA CHART lST MAy, 1994, 1630 HRs.

JUP15052' VEN
MARS MER
SLIN KETU

SAT

MOON
?)t,
t2'32',
t \EN
M;N
0'5'
KTTU
MER 18"16' RAHU ruP ASDT
su.r17"1'

BAI"ANCE DASA OF THE SUN3 YEARS 1 MONTH2 DAYS.

The sign, Virgo. rises in the ascendantand the planets, the

Sun, Satum, Mars, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic plan-
ets. Satum, the lord of the sixth house,is placedin the sixth house
in its or,.mmooltrikona sign. The Sun and Mercurl, are badly placed
in the chart and are, hence,weak. The functional malefic planet,
the Sun. closely afflicts Mercury, Jupiter and the most effective
points of the eighth and secondhouses.Mars is near the most ef-
fective point of the houseof its location and afflicts all the houses
occupied and aspectedand the planet, Jupiter, ruling the fourth
house.The functional malefic planet, Saturn, is near the most ef-
116 Application of Prasna Astrology

fective point of the house of its location and afflicts all the houses
aspectedand the planets, the Sun and Mercury. As per prasana
chart the sub period of Saturn in the main period of the Sun was
running. As both the operatingplanets,that is the sub period and
the main period lords, are causing afflictions in the chart the na-
tive was encounteringobstructionsin all spheresof life, that is, in
offrcc, regardinghis foreign visits in connectionrvith presentation
of his researchpapers, acquisition of property and general pros-
perity. Afflictions to the the most effective points of the seventh
and tlvelfth houses indicate problems in foreign visits and stay
while the afflictions to the tenth and second houses indicate the
problems in job. Affliction to the lord of the fourth house indi-
catesthe obstructions in the acquisition of property as the afflict-
ing planet is placed in the house of obstructions. The native was
advisedboth propitiatory astral remediesfor the functional malefic
planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengtheningthe weak func-
tional benefic planets in an auspiciously electedtime.
HEALTH OF THE SON

CHART 69 PRASNA 24TH APRIL, 1996, 1100 HRS.

MERO"3? MARS
SLN MER ASDT
vEN23048 KETU
VEN MOON
29.4
ASDT SAT
22'42',
MOON

ruP RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF JUPITER 12YEARS9 MONTHS4 DAYS.

The sign, Gemini, risesin the ascendantand theplanetsRahu

and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. Mercury and Venus
are badly placedin the chart andare.hence,weak. The badly placed
Venus is closely afflicted in this chart due to the close aspect of
the functional malefic, Rahu. As per prasanachart the sub period
 Miscellaneous I ll

of Satum was running in the main period of Jupiter. Mars is weak

as it is in the state of old age. Affliction to the the lord of the fifth
housegave severehealth problems to the son. The native r.vasad-
vised both propitiatory astral remediesfor the functional malefic
planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengtheningthe rveak ftlnc-
tional benefic planets in an auspiciously electedtime. The perfor-
mance of suggestedastrological remediesdid show encouraging
improvemerft. The fear psyche of the child was completell'over-
come and he attained full confidence.

DIVORCE
CHART 70 PRASNA 22ND MAY, 1997,1955 HRS.
KETU MER YEN
SAT SLN
ASDT18"20'
M00N10"24'
27'35'
JIJP
F msu

ruP MARS

KX'IIJ 1 vEN20'{7'
22'36' sr,N7"43'
SAT
ASDT
R.AHU
MOON

BALANCE DASA OF SATURN8 YEARS 11MONTHS 5 DAYS.

The sign, Scorpio,risesin the ascendantandthe planets,Mars,

Venus, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. Mer-
cury is badly placed in the chart and is, hence,weak. The func-
tional malefics, Rahu and Ketu, do not causeany close afflictions
in the chart. The lord ofthe secondhouse, Jupiter, is debilitated
and is weak as it is in the state of old age. Venus rules the house
of lossesand is conjunct with the the most effective point of the
seventhhouse. During the sub period of the most malefic planet,
Venus. in the main period of Saturn, the native suffered on ac-
count of loss of married life due to divorce. The prasanarelatedto
the secondmarriage and its success.The native was advisedboth
propitiatory astral remediesfor the functional malefic planets and
wearing of a Kavach for strengtheningthe weak functional benefic
planets in an auspiciously electedtime.