Errors and Omissions in Vedic Astrology
From beginners to experts in Vedic Astrology all of us have one thing in common and that is struggling with contradictions, exceptions, vague rules, errors and omission while assessing a horoscope. These are the times we feel Astrology is not a dependable science. Like any other branch of knowledge, Astrology is very simple at the beginners level but as you move on and try to reach perfection it gets more complex landing you in doubt and confusion. Sometimes you feel that you have made no progress at all which is when you think it is better to give up. Let me tell you with a little more patience you will surely see the light at the end of the tunnel.
No two horoscopes are exactly alike. However there are only 9 planets and 12 houses. So when you read a book about planets in various houses Astrology look very simple, enthusing new comers and making it look like Astrology could be understood in less than a month. Some books and teachers claim that they can teach you Astrology in less than 24 hours. I once watched a YouTube video and the title was "Learn Astrology in 2 minutes" and as you expect it went viral. What a joke.
According to me Vedic Astrology is the perhaps the most complex knowledge in the world and the most rewarding. Research in this field can change the lives of countless people by giving home, directions and a proper understanding of what to expect in life. By doing an example I wish to clarify my point.
Saturn in the 5th house
Saturn in the 5th house – most people think that position of Saturn in the horoscope indicates serious problems pertaining to children. While it is, you may have also noticed that for some people this position did not cause much problems to children. What really is the reason for these errors and omissions. Wayback around 1993, I told a person who is now an expert in Astrology (we studied Astrology together) that you have Saturn in the 5th house and you are most probably going to be childless and unfortunately till date his wife never conceived. Whereas I have found many people with Saturn in the 5th house have been blessed with children.
Is Astrology as simple as that?
1/12th of the worlds population has Saturn in the 5th house.
There are 12 types of Saturn in the 5th house
In every horoscope there are 12 houses. We must always remember that Saturn will have to be in the 5th house for 1/12th of the world population simply because Saturn has to be in 1 out of the 12 houses. According to the classical books 1/12th of the world’s population are expected to remain either childless or have some serious problems with regard to children. Is Astrology as simple as that? However there are many more factors that you have to consider for making the final prediction or assessment in Astrology. Until then a planetary position is just the hint. From the hint you got to move forward. It is like playing a treasure hunt game. Chase the clue.
For every Saturn in the 5th person, Saturn can by in different signs like Aries, or Taurus or any of the 12 zodiac signs (Rasi). Person A is a Sagittarius Ascendant and has Saturn in Mesha (Aries). Here Saturn is neecha (Debilitated) . This Saturn means real trouble for this type of Saturn in the 5th. Take another example, Thula Lagna (Libra Ascendant). Now Saturn is in Kumbha Rasi (Aquarius). Saturn here is very happy. Instead of trouble with children this position indicates happiness in matters of children. So this way we could have 12 types and therefore the combinations now is not 1/12 but is actually 12 x 12 =144. Surely there are 144 types of Saturn. This is because we have included one more parameter i.e. the Avastha (State of a Planet) and not just 1 factor that Saturn is in the 5th house.
From now on the game gets more complicated. Let's add some more factors into the equation.
What is your Lagna ? (Ascendant). Please first find out the answer if you do not know it by now.
Mesha Lagna – Saturn in the 5th house – Saturn in Simha (Leo) – Simha is ruled by Sun. Saturn and Sun are mutual enemies. So this type of Saturn in the 5th increases the blemish (Dosha). Saturn is the No.1 functional malefic for this Ascendant.
Vrishabha Lagna – Saturn in the 5th house – Saturn in Kanya (Virgo) – ruled by Mercury (Budha) they are friends. However Kanya Rasi is a top level barren sign. Barren signs do not promote matters pertaining to children. Children and fertile signs get along well. Saturn for this lagna is a special guardian angel type planet because he owns the 9th and the 10th house.
Mithuna Lagna – Saturn int the 5th house means Saturn is in Libra (Thula) – Saturn is exalted here and is in the house of Venus (Sukra), they both get along well.
Karkataka Lagna – Saturn in the 5th house means Saturn is in Vrischika (Scorpio) which is ruled by Mars (Kuja) – there is enmity between both of them.
Simha Lagna – Saturn in the 5th house means Saturn is in Dhanus (Sagittarius) – the malefic nature of Saturn mellows down and the Jupiter effect is very positive – it is like being guided all the time by Guru (Jupiter). This is a positive sign and the MoolaTrikona of Jupiter.
Kanya Lagna – Saturn in the 5th house means Saturn is in Makara (Capricorn) – own house of Saturn. Saturn is happy being in own house.
Thula Lagna – Saturn in the 5th house means Saturn is in Kumbha (Aquarius) – own house of Saturn, better than Makara because this house is the MoolaTrikona of Saturn (Sani). It is also a positive sign.
Vrischika Lagna – Saturn in the 5th house means Saturn is in Meena (Pisces) owned by Jupiter, but this is a negative sign, and therefore not as good as Dhanus which is a positive sign.
Dhanus Lagna – Saturn in the 5th house means Saturn is in Mesha (Aries) owned by Mars, Saturn and Mars do not get along well, Saturn is very weak here, because Saturn is debilitated in Mesha
Makara Lagna – Saturn in the 5th house means Saturn is in Vrishabha (Taurus), owned by Sukra, Sukra and Saturn get along well with each other.
Kumbha Lagna – Saturn in the 5th house means Saturn is in Mithuna (Gemini) owned by Budha friendly to Saturn.
Meena Lagna – Saturn is in the 5th house means Saturn is in Karkataka (Cancer) owned by the Moon, the Moon has no enemy, though Saturn does not like the Moon.
If we add the above details into the action we get different effects of the Saturn in the 5th house.
Now do this for all the planets in your horoscope.
I am sure you have understood the complexity of every horoscope. You are unique. Is there someone else like you in this world? So your horoscope is also unique because you are unique. So do not waste time in trying to know more about your moon star, your moon sign, your sun sign. Also do not waste time in simple readings like Sun in which house? Moon in which house? Get deeper into each position of planet and then read together the combined effects of all the planets with regard to a single topic.
Saturn is alone in the 5th.
Saturn is not alone in the 5th house.
So in each of the 12 houses as seen in the previous paragraph, Saturn may be alone or with a planet. These are 2 possibilities and that makes it 12 x 2 possibilities = 24 type of Saturn in the 5th house.
Is the planet that is with Saturn a natural benefic planet like Sukra or Sani or a natural malefic like Sun or Mars. That is another possibility.
If we add another condition like what if Saturn is with 2 malefics or if Saturn is with 2 benefics.
I have brought to your notice all these possibilities to explain why should not read a book and start using your knowledge straightaway without considering all these.
Example using other planets
Sun in the 1st house usually means good health (arogyavan) but Sun in the 1st house when Sun is in Capricorn (Makara) means the person will have high blood pressure and have heart problem.
Sun in the 1st house when Sun is in Thula means serious eye disease – Retina problems indicated.
If Sun is in Simha or Simha Navamsha the person will acquire lordship over some territory.
If the Moon is associated with a malefic, will be uneducated.
If the Moon is in conjunction with benefics, will be highly educated.
Here is another example. If Sun is in the 9th house it speaks about some problem to father. But if Sun is strong, like exalted or own house then the father will be long lived.
If Sun is in the 9th house and Sun is weak, debilitated, afflicted by malefic planets then Sun in the 9th house means short lived father.
What a world of difference.
Is Astrology so complex that it is useless?
I am a strong chess player, but not an International Master or Grand-master. Therefore I am aware of the complexity of chess. I used to buy books and each book had tall claims like “…become a champion by reading this book”.
So I spent so much money on books which promised me a lot, but it was of no use to me because I started playing chess when I was 17 years old, when most players began at 4 years. I had developed wrong habits in chess, like not working out many replies, I was hasty and took undue risks because that was my nature.
When I look at a position and try to figure out my next move it is based on my knowledge of chess, it may not be the best move. When I refer to Fritz (a chess software), it gives me a strong move each and every time and even rates my move as poor or ok etc. Mostly I found my moves were inferior.
V Anand the ex-world champion or the top 10 players will find something good each time.
So given the same horoscope, different type of readings are possible based on the expertise of the Astrologer.
So do not blame chess, do not blame the complexity in any game or Astrology. Keep practicing and you will see the difference.
So do not give up Astrology because it is complex.
Life if complex, so we should expect Vedic Astrology to be as complex as life itself.
If Moon is in the 7th house and Moon is very weak then it means loss of spouse, whereas if the Moon is exalted or very strong it means the person will marry only once. In general Moon in the 7th indicates fond of love, relationship and physical union.
If Mercury is in Lagna, it makes an Astrologer. I have Mercury in Lagna. Does that mean that 1/12th of the human beings of this world will become Astrologers. No. The answer is 1/12th of the world will like Astrology a lot, will love to talk and read about it.
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