ASHTAKAVARGA SYSTEM OF PREDICTION

PART 15
BY Dr. E.S. NEELAKANTAN
We have been discussing the Ashtakavarga features of Jupiter in the past few issues. We continue
with the same topic, as the concepts relating to Jupiter are more elaborately discussed in ancient texts
compared to other planets. One point a discerning reader would not have failed to notice is that while
attempting to explain the intricacies of Jupiter, we are also taking stock of the general principles of Astrology.
For the diligent student, this approach would prove highly beneficial as he gets a birds eye view of the
vastness of the science and its applications.
Jupiter associated with one to three bindus will not do much good to that bhava which it happens to
occupy. As we have discussed earlier, a minimum of four bindus is required for Jupiter to become effective.
I wish to cite an analogy from our day to day life to explain this point. When we cook rice in a pressure
cooker, we keep the flame at a particular level. Once the lid is pushed up and steam comes out, we reduce the
flame. Why does the lid get pushed up? The lid is a heavy object exerting downward pressure. The steam
inside the pressure cooker gradually builds up until it pushes the lid up and steam escapes. But for this to
happen there is a critical point at which the lid is pushed up. It is this critical pointwe need to understand
when explaining the role of Jupiter.
We know that Jupiter is a functional benefic. So irrespective of the number of bindus, it is going to do
good only. But it needs a certain energy level to operate effectively in individual horoscopes. The Critical
point is reached when Jupiter receives the support of at least four bindus.
What is the correlation between Jupiter and the bindus in a house? For us to understand this point, we
need to appreciate that these bindus are actually contributed by the various planets. Jupiter needs the
support of the other planets to do its job successfully.
Here is another example to illustrate this point. Immediately after an election, we come across cases,
where no party gains absolute majority. What do they do to form the government? Take the support of
independent candidates and like minded parties. If they successfully cobble up a simple majority, a
representation is made to the Governor to allow the formation of a government.
HereAshtakavarga is comparable to a planetary coalition. For a house to get four bindus, the support of
planets is required. This is like saying that whatever good Jupiter intends to do is supported by the other
planets. In Parliament when an ordinance is proposed, support of the majority of elected representatives is
required or else it will fail. Likewise when a majority of planets veto Jupiters proposal, it will fail. This is
reflected by Jupiter not getting a minimum of four bindus in a bhava. This means that bhava will not live up to
its expectations so far as Jupiters significations are concerned.
Everybody aspires for the birth of a virtuous son. Now a days people aspire for birth of good daughters
also because in recent times we come across many families where daughters perform better than sons in
almost all walks of life. In Jupiters Ashtakavarga find out the bhava which obtains the maximum number of
bindus. Should conception take place when Sun transits that bhava, a virtuous son will be born.
We have all heard of the term Raja yoga.This yoga is just arule(or a set of rules to be precise) in
Astrology which states that a person born under this yoga will get elevated to the status of a king. Certain
rules clash with these category of rules (resulting in Raja yogas) and effectively cancel the occurrence of that
Raja yoga. Such rules are termed as Raja yoga bhanga rules. Please note that Raja yoga bhanga is exactly the
opposite of Neechabhanga Raja yoga. In Neechabhanga Raja yoga, the cancellation of debility leads to a Raja
yoga. In our case, the cancellation rule wipes out the Raja yoga and makes the man poverty stricken.

If the Moon associated with 1 to 3 bindus occupies the 6
th
or 8
th
from Jupiter, the person will always be in
debts eventhough born with a raja yoga. This particular yoga is known as Sakata yoga.Thepeculiarity of this
rule is that Sakata yoga operates with an additional minus point Moon obtaining less than 4 bindus.
Ordinarily Jupiter with 5 bindus in an exalted navamsa is bound to give plenty of wealth to a native.
Even in such a case the Sakata yoga described earlier is powerful enough to cancel the effects and make the
native poor and unlucky.
When Moon occupies the 6
th
or 8
th
from Jupiter, the following adverse features are seen:
Moon becomes a functional enemy of Jupiter. This is due to the fact that two planets in
shastashtaka(or 6/8 axis) become mutual enemies even though they may be natural friends.
The above yoga is one that denies the benefits arising out of Gajakesari yoga.
If Moon gets more than 3 bindus and occupies a quadrant or trine from Jupiter, the person will have
plenty of wealth, land and other comforts.

A person born in Kesari yoga will be endowed with both wealth and happiness if Jupiter occupies the
navamsa of Moon with 5 or more bindus. In this rule, readers would appreciate that the occupation of Moons
navamsaby Jupiter involves two special qualities
Moon is very friendly to Jupiter
Jupiter gets exalted in the navamsa of Moon.
Please note that a planet can be exalted in own house, friendly house or even in an enemys house. For
example:
Venus is exalted in Pisces owned by Jupiter, its enemy. The same principle holds good for Mars.
Mercury is exalted in Virgo, its own house.
Sun is exalted in the house of its friend Mars. Same is true of Jupiter also.
In Jupiters Ashtakavarga if the lord of the Rasi occupied by Jupiter is exalted or is in his own house,
endowed with 5 or more bindus, one becomes prominent among rulers.
If the sign dispositor of Jupiter is in a quadrant or trine with 4 or more bindus in Jupiters Ashtakavarga,
the person becomes rich and fortunate in family life.

THE END