Graha Rasi Phala: Understanding Graha placement in different Zodiac signs

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Many Jyotiṣa classics such as Bṛhajjātaka, Sārāvalī, Phaladīpikā etc. have given the results of placement of Grahas in various Rāśis. This is also mentioned in most introductory Jyotiṣa books written by modern authors.

However, not many authors have given the basis for deriving such results and there is an expectation that one should get these results by-heart. Many questions arise in this regard i.e., do they really work in real life, are they more important than the Bhāva placements, under what conditions they get modified or when they do not work. There are so many questions which needs we seek answer for.

Among them, the most important question is, whether or not we should look at these results at all or just concentrate on the Bhāva results? Bhāva results which accrue due to ownership of the Bhāva!

Like numerous other factors such as Graha, Bhāva etc., there are significations assigned to each rāśi which are extremely important in all analysis.

Grahas placed in a specific Bhāva say Śani in the 2H cannot be treated alike ignoring the signs. Although the classics have given the results due to placement of Graha in different Bhavas ignoring the signs, the authors expect that an intelligent astrologer should be able to blend the Bhāva results with that of Rāśi results.

Grahas when placed in a Rāśi attains a specific Mood which affects the way the graha gives the results. So, while the Bhāva placement of a Graha indicate the destination, the path to the destination is indicated by its mood. The mood can also indicate the intermediate destinations in the path while the final destination is only ruled by the Bhāva.

For instance, for Vṛṣabha Lagna, yogakāraka Śani is placed in the 2H. We need to blend the following results:

  • Śani in Mithuna
  • Śani in the 2H
  • 9L and 10L in the 2H
  • Śani aspecting 4H, 8H and 11H

When seen in isolation, each of these placements have their own distinctive results. However, they cannot stand on their own. For instance, Śani in Mithuna gives a reflective and ingenious thinking. However, this can only be said that regarding the native’s own nature if Śani is in Mithuna in Lagna or it being the lagna lord in placed in Mithuna. However, for Ta Lagna, the same placement of Śani can impact the native’s family, speech, and finances. The family can be narrow minded. The 2H also governs knowledge of various sciences. Here, Śani in Mithuna indicate a taste of chemical and mechanical sciences.

Thus, it is important to see which Bhāva Śani in influencing and in what mood. The influence can be seen by the virtue of its placement in that Bhāva or being the lord of a Bhāva. For instance, if Śani is in Mithuna in the 2H or being the 2L, in both cases, the mood of Śani in Mithuna can be felt.

Understanding the mood of the Graha is extremely important because the behaviour of the graha is determined by its mood although its inherent nature does not change. This is like a person assuming different role at home, with the family, in the office and such different places. The behaviour of the person changes with the circumstances.

The mood of the Graha is affected by various means and among them the most important is the Rāśi where they are placed.

A Graha placed in friendly or inimical Rāśi, or in exaltation or debility, in Mūlatrikoṇa or svakṣetra cannot be treated alike. Once the fundamental mood is ascertained, one needs to determine the modification of the mood that happen under some specific circumstances. For instance, a person’s mood would be something in an office, however, what happens if he gets a good boss or bad boss! Thus, aspect of various Grahas on the Graha in a Rāśi can modify the behaviour.

The mood of a Graha undergoes significant transformation depending on the influences of other Grahas. For instance, when Śani is aspected by Jupiter while in Mithuna, Sārāvalī says that the person becomes dear to the king and popular. Why? Because of the knowledge and virtues. Śani in Mithuna makes him reflective and gives a taste of chemical and mechanical sciences. What happens when Jupiter aspects Śani in reflective Mood? No doubt it will give good virtue, high understanding of human life and death, philosophy.

The nature is varied with infinite possibilities and so are the results accrued from the permutation and combinations of Grahas in Kuṇḍalī. It is not humanely possible to remember all such combinations and their results. The best way to practice and master Jyotiṣa is to understand the underlying principles behind all the principles and able to reflect on how they intermingle in a composite environment. This requires considerable experience not only in Jyotiṣa but also human life an existence. Jyotiṣa knowledge can still be attained from studying the books, but unless they are complemented with philosophy of human life, the knowledge cannot be fully utilized.

Last and not the least one needs God’s divine grace to decode god wish regarding individual destiny.

Om Tat Sat

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