From: ramhcl@suncap.Corp.Sun.COM (Ramprakash Narayanaswamy)
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Subject: Re: Hindu Astro, KETU question
Date: 11 Dec 1992 23:26:35 GMT
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In article 9vC@usenet.ucs.indiana.edu, ahudli@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (anand hudli) writes:
> In article <1992Dec7.164422.1@cubldr.colorado.edu> crago_l@cubldr.colorado.edu writes:
> >Is anyone out there well-versed in Hindu astrology? 	 	 I read
> >James Braha's book, but the subject is so complex that I can't answer
> >the question I have.

   I can try answering your questions (hopefully). I am not a great astrologer
   but I have been doing some work on Hindu Astrology.

> >
> >Which is this: on Dec 10, 1993 I will enter a KETU Dasa and KETU Bhukti.
> >I assume this will be a rather tricky time, but I can't seem to find
> >information that seems trustworthy on the actual effects of Ketu.
> >That is, one book says one thing and the next one says something else.
> >
   I would partially agree to the above statement. There are many books
   floating around in the market about Hindu Astrology and it is always
   better to follow one author, if you are convinced with his treatment
   on other aspects. This will take some time and effort and a sufficient
   base knowledge in this field. 


> >I can look back in life and pinpoint the beginnings of other Ketu
> >Bhuktis, and recall what the events were then. But I've never before
> >experienced a Ketu Dasa, so this method is not totally adequate.

   You will get KETHU desa only once in your life time, unless you live
   over 120 years. But you would encounter KETHU bukthis during any dasa.
   You can get the nature of KETHU by observing the periods you were running
   the KETHU bukthis during any other dasa.

> >
> >For all you Western astrologers, Ketu is the Moon's South Node. It has
> >considerably more importance in Hindu astrology. Friends of mine who 
> >have been to India and actually worked with Hindu astrologers say
> >they are incredibly accurate about pinpointing events.  Dasa is a period
> >during which Ketu will dominate the subject's life (in this case 7 years);
> >and Bhukti is a subset of that during which one of the *planets* will
> >dominate (in this case Ketu again -- so double Ketu).

   This is how I use to predict the nature of KETHU results.

   (1) KETHU will act as an agent of the lord(owner) of the sign.

      The above statement means, let us assume kethu is placed in the sign of
      Gemini in a horoscope, the lord(owner)  of which is MERCURY and so KETHU
      will give the results of what MERCURY signifies. What MERCURY signifies
      is the next question ? (see the heading below what a PLANET signify ?)

   (2) KETHU will also give the results signified by the planets with 
      which it is conjoined.

      Any planets which are 0 to 5 degrees apart from the position of KETHU
      are considered to be conjoined with KETHU. The results signified by the
      by those planets will be delivered by KETHU during its own period.

   (3) KETHU will also give the portfolios of the house, where it is occupied.

      This means, if KETHU occupies 2nd house in your horoscope, then all
      the results that are governed by that house will be delivered.

   (4) KETHU will also give the results of the house occupied by the owner
      of the star in which KETHU is deposited. 

      You may be aware of the existence of 27 constellations or stars in 
      Hindu Astrology (Starting from "Aswini","Bharani",...etc). Each star
      shares 13 deg. 20 mts in the total contellation of 360 degrees. So, we
      have the equation 27 * 13.20 = 360. (Note that 13.20 is 13 deg. 20 mts
      and not the fraction 13.20. The actual fraction is 13.33333). If you
      are already aware of this, it is very easy to find out which constellation
      a planet is deposited. I am not mentioning here the starting place of
      the contellation and the owner (lord) of the constellation.

      For example, if KETHU is in 5 deg. of Gemini, the contellation of which
      is owned by MARS, and if MARS occupies the 10th house in the horoscope,
      then KETHU will give the results of 10th house.

   (5) KETHU will also give the results of the signification of other planets
      aspecting KETHU.

      If KETHU is aspected by SATURN and SATURN signifies 6 house, then 
      KETHU will also give the results of 6th house.
 
      The above sequence nos. (1) through (5) are not random which means
      no.(1) above is the top priority, no.(2) is next, no.(3) is next ,.....etc.

      In my example above, KETHU collectively signifies 2,10,6 house results
      which means the person will get a job.  (enter into service)

	2 signifies flow of money
	10 signifies profession
        6  signifies service.

     Eventhough, the houses 2,6,10 independently signifies lots of other things,
     The comibation will signify only getting the job. Depending on the
     nature of the planet, the direction signified by the planet, the strength
     of each house's significations by the planet, we can also predict
     nature of planet, the place of job and how much he might earn and how
      long one will stay in the job (temporary or permenant).

      The above 5 points apply only to KETHU and a similar planet RAHU (north node).
      For all other planets, see WHAT A PLANET SIGNIFY below.

     WHAT A PLANET SIGNIFY:
     ----------------------

     The sequence nos. below are significant. no. 1 signification is given
     more priority than no. 2.

  (1) Planet "A" will signify the house occupied by planet "B" where "A"  
      occupies the constellation owned by "B". 

      For explanation refer to the (4) under KETHU.

  (2) Planet "A" will also signify the houses owned by planet "B", where "A"
      occupies the constellation owned by "B".

      Note the difference in (1) and (2), as (1) talks about the house occupied
      by "B" and (2) talks about the houses owned by "B".

      In Hindu astrology, we have signs owned by planets.

	Signs			Owned By
	------			--------

	Aries		-	MARS
	Taurus		-	VENUS
	Gemini		-	MERCURY
	Cancer		-	MOON
	Leo		-	SUN
	Virgo		-	MERCURY
	libra		-	VENUS
	scorpio		-	MARS
	Saggitarius	-	JUPITER
	capricon	-	SATURN
	Aquarius	-	SATURN
	pisces		-	JUPITER

	RAHU and KETHU do not own any house at all.

	Depending on which house(s) fall in which sign, the owner of the sign
	automatically becomes the owner of the house.

  (3) Planet "A" will also signify the house occupied by "A".

  (4) planet "A" will also signify the houses owned by "A".


	Apply the above 4 rules to find the signification of planet,
	and results depend on the house combinations. 

	For example, just observe how the combination modifies the results.

	If a planet signify houses 2 and 11, then the prediction is 
	increase in Bank balance (inflow) and if house 6 is also signified
	then increase in flow through loans (debts). 

	If the combination is 2,12 then the prediction is decrease in the 
	Bank balance (outflow) and 2,8,12 indicates decrease in bank balance
	because of repayment of loan/debt.
	
  

   
> >
> >Comments welcome from anyone into Hindu astrology.
> >

   Hope you had enough.

> >Regards, Lou
> >

   Ram.
> 
>  I have only a very rudimentary knowledge of Hindu astrology but I will
>  will throw in my $0.02 worth opinion anyway. The nature of results due
>  to Ketu is known from the dictum "Kujavat Ketu" in Sanskrit which means
>  that Ketu is like Mars. Also Ketu, being a nonluminous body is said to
>  take up the characteristics of the lord of the house, other planets in
>  the house and planets aspecting Ketu. These will have to be considered
>  in predicting the results in Ketu Dasa. Ketu is also associated with 
>  spirituality and salvation (moksha) in Hindu astrology. 
> 
>  Anand 
>  ahudli@silver.ucs.indiana.edu






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