Important yogas in charts of Spiritualists

Important Yogas in Charts of Spiritualists

According to Bhagavad Gita, the crux of all processes of sadhana (worship, meditational yoga or mantra practice) is that the practitioner is able to withdraw the senses from their objects and eventually become detached from the world of Maya (illusion) which stimulates material desire. The shakti or intensity with which the spiritual practice is performed is thus directly proportionate to how much tapasya or austerity the native is capable of performing. Spiritually advanced persons are characterized by complete self-control which results from such tapasya. The following breakdown of ascetic yogas (Parivraja-yoga) helps us get an idea of which astrological components generate such spiritual renunciation.

Parivraja-yoga

The Moon represents the sphere of manas or “mind”, and thus is the most crucial factor to analyze when seeing the inclinations towards asceticism in a nativity. In fact, the Bhagavad-gita further explains that one can either elevate oneself by a disciplined mind, or degrade oneself, depending on the willfulness of the soul to fix the mind on specific spiritual objectives. The mind is thus the friend of the conditioned soul, and-or an enemy as well. The degree to which the mind is friend or foe depends on the native’s ability to control it. Sri Krsna also explains, that the mind is superior to the physical senses, the intelligence is superior to the mind (through which one discerns the importance of focusing the mind on subject matters which liberate it from desire), and superior to all of them, is the soul itself. Thus the mind is a neutral factor which records and reflects the environmental stimuli. The intelligence, guided by the soul, directs the mind to detach from that which degrades it and to be absorbed in that which elevates it. As a result of this tapasya or austerity, the soul ultimately becomes freed from deha-smrti or bodily consciousness, and is thus able to attain moksa ultimately.

So the first of the Parivraja-yogas, through which elevation through mental and sensual detachment can occur, are as follows:

• The lord of the Moon sign is aspected by Saturn and no other planet
• The Moon occupies a Navamsa of Mars and is aspected by Saturn or occupies a drekkana of Mars and is aspected by Mars and Saturn. Note that the aspect of Saturn in these instances can be viewed in the Rasi chart, as well as in the Navamsa and Drekkana charts.
• The Moon and Saturn conjoin, and either occupy or aspect (by rasi drsti) the Arudha Lagna. Note that this applies in the Rasi, Navamsa, Drekkana and Vimsamsa charts as well.
• If all the planets aspect the Moon by Rasi or Graha Drsti, then the native is a famous sanyasi.
• If Jupiter is in the 9^th house, and the Moon, Jupiter and the Ascendant are all influenced by Saturn, then the native renounces worldly pleasures.
• As a variable of the above yogas, it is often found that the Moon is in a Rasi or Navamsa of Saturn and has Parivartana-yoga (mutual exchange) with Saturn.
• Further, if the lord of the Moon sign happens to be Saturn itself, then if Saturn’s dispositor is aspected by or has a sambandha with Saturn, then Parivraja-yoga applies.
• Parivraja-yoga is formed if the lagna is at the end of a sign with a benefic in it, and if Jupiter is in a kendra or trikona.
• Finally, if the lord of the 10^th house joins four other planets in a kendra, then the native not only renounces the world, but also attains moksa at the conclusion of this lifetime.

Tapasavi Yoga

• Venus, Saturn and Ketu all mutually aspect, and preferably aspect the lagna as well. These can be present in the Rasi chart as well as the Navamsa chart, the Drekkana chart and the Vimsamsa chart;
• Venus, Saturn and Ketu are also in mutual trikonas in Tapasavi-yoga.

For Tapasavi-yoga, the following additional considerations may also be born in mind:

1. If the yoga forms in both the Rasi and Navamsa charts, it is all the more powerful;
2. If the Atmakaraka, the Sun or the lord of Lagna are involved in both Rasi and Navamsa charts, then much greater significance added to the assessment of spiritual strength through the tapas of the native;
3. If the Arudha Lagna or the Moon are involved in the yoga, then the native becomes very famous for spiritual renunciation and austerity; and
4. See which houses of the chart Venus falls in, how strong Venus is and whether there is a conjunction of Venus with Rahu or Ketu. The former suggests that the native deviates from vows of renunciation, whereas the latter indicates that the native’s renunciation is complete.

Other Yogas for Tapasya

• Saturn alone aspecting the lagna or its lord leads to renunciation.
• Malefics in the 2^nd or 8^th from UL are inauspicious for happiness in marriage and family life.
• Malefics in the 3^rd and 7^th from UL indicate little motivation or desire for family life; or UL placed in the 8^th house aspected by malefics brings disillusionment with household life and worldly happiness.
• A strong Saturn aspecting or conjoining A7, and-or Darakaraka produces lack of romantic or sexual happiness, and can lead to ultimate renunciation of marriage and family. This, however, depends on the presence of other strong yogas for the possibility of sadhana and other spiritual practices simultaneously.

It is important to mention here, that if only Saturn and Ketu influence the Rasi lagna or Navamsa lagna, then the individual is a false sanyasi. That is because the persona or outward dress may suggest renunciation. Yet if Venus, the karaka of sensuality, is not involved, the internal renunciation is lacking, while only external show of renunciation manifests.

Further, it is sometimes seen that an individual is willing and perform celibacy or other forms of strict renunciation, but then falls away from the path ultimately. Or, it is seen that someone may not be able to observe the strict principles of spiritual renunciation over an extended period of time, yet he has deep respect for those who are able to. Note the circumstances under which both situations may occur.

• In the former situation, it is often found that the lord of the Moon sign or other important yogakaraka is combust or weak due to being in rasi-sandhi, bhava-sandhi positions or weak avasthas.
• In the latter situation, it may be that more than one planet aspects the lord of the Moon sign. Or, if inspite of the Saturn-Moon-Lagna connection in chart, Venus is too strong or pre-dominating, then the native might incline too much towards sexual or other sensual enjoyment. Still they have regard and respect for those who exhibit true spiritual renunciation.

Four or more planets in a single bhava:

Four or more planets in strength occupying a single house with Rajayoga present in the horoscope. The type of asceticism depends upon the strongest in the combination.

Mars produces Sakyas who worshipped Devi, the Goddess of power;

Mercury produces Jeevikas who worshipped Vishnu, the preserver of the Universe;

Jupiter makes the person a Bhikshu, a mendicant, professing Samkhya philosophy;

Moon makes Vriddhas who believe in Supreme God and go around begging alms with a skull like pot;

Saturn produces Nirgranthas who roam naked like the Nagas;

Sun makes a person Vanyasana who believe in simple living and high thinking, possessing high intellect and is spiritually developed.

This is especially so, if the house harboring these planets is a Kendra and one of the planets involved is the lord of the 12^th house (Moksa). The strongest of them will denote the type of renunciation as per Parasara.

Placement in Kendra is important because then they will most likely cause a great influence on the 4^th house (heart) which will develop the desire for renunciation. If the 4^th house is left out of the combination, then the renunciation will be only superficial. Involvement of Saturn as Naisargika Karaka for renunciation is important and the yoga must affect the Moon or the 4^th house (mind), otherwise the desire for giving up enjoyment will not occur.

All about Venus Part – 4

Venus in Cancer

Cancer is a movable, watery, feminine and fruitful sign.

Marriage, love and Sex: Venus is a planet of attraction and Cancer is the sign of growth together they make seductive melodies. The native becomes highly responsive to emotions. Thus they have a great need to be loved and to love. They are not the type to go chasing after love (Venus is royal and so sign cancer) or the companions whose company they enjoy. They always believe that love will come and so they wait and see. They aren’t impatient if love does not come today and wait for it in hope of it coming tomorrow. They accept love when offered. This position of Venus is indicative of strong family ties and wealth of feelings. Great value is attached to right kind of home life. Venus takes on a very maternal quality here even in men. The native is highly refined and his expression of love is couched in fine and emotional language. They work to make the nest as comfortable as soft and warm as humanly possible. Given time they are loyal and domesticated partners. Venus in this position is also characteristic for a love which is willing to make sacrifices which gives more than it receives. This situation makes one vulnerable to the machinations of loved who want to take advantage. As cancer represents the sign of masses and public and so this position of Venus may indicate several love affairs. He may have secret love affairs. The partner is often older, corresponding to the tendency to seek out a man in more mature years or a woman with some experience. This position indicates obstacles in marriage either due to partner or because of lack of fixed ideas. Marriage may also be delayed sometimes due to lack of finances or proper occupation. Marriage may be with a person of better social standing or to one previously married or to a foreigner. Union in a foreign country or during a journey or voyage is very much possible. According to Brihat Jatak, Venus in Cancer ruled by Moon, makes one bigomist mendicant and timid person, full of sexual passions and sorrow through it. Thus more than one marriage is sometimes indicated. There is a tender sympathetic affection and one might appear to care and cherish the loved one like a mother.

In a female chart, Venus in Moon’s sign produces a strong desire for marriage and motherhood. If because of affliction to Venus marriage doesn’t come early, there may illegitimate union. Very rarely there is a marriage without children under Venus in Cancer.

General and Sociological: In this position of Venus, it blends the characteristics of Venus with those of Moon and the psychic watery nature of Cancer. Therefore this position gives the person a very fruitful imagination and he or she is very apt to come in touch with inhabitants of unseen world or atleast take up some very devotional phase of religion. But this is very dangerous because Venus is negative and to avoid any super natural phenomenons, they should turn their affection to humanity and serve them with devotion. They have an abiding faith in the eternal life process that is said to provide everything with what it needs eventually. They are protective towards their near ones and bear a strong affection for mother. These people can be easily imposed upon aggressive personalities and can tear them to emotional shreds. Even when they become unhappy and sink into dispondency the motherly complex persists (it is because of negative Venus in cancer owned by Moon). Although naturally reserved they can become a popular public figure. Making money by leading in liquids is common. Lands and houses can be profitable. They have great ability in arts and occult, research and affairs of unseen world, favorable position for gains and acquisition of good conveyance and vehicles.

Affliction to Venus having a negative characteristic may make native liable to domination by spirit controls and dangers of mediumship. Normally it indicates connection with women placed low and bad name because of them. He may be reduced to miserable life because of cheating and deception and may resort to even asking for charity and loans. May be taken over by some fear and scare of unknown. Highly miserable and many reach to stage of lunacy. It all depends on the strength of affliction. May give delayed marriages and disappointments in love. Two wives, separation may occur due to partner’s lack of domesticity and his seeking relationships elsewhere.

Biological: Trouble in stomach, enlargement of stomach and tumor, thereof sugar, blood sugar, irregularity of menses, enlargement of breasts and vomitting etc.

All about Venus Part – 3

Venus in Gemini

Gemini is a common, airy, masculine and barren sign.

Marriage, love and sex: The earthy emotional Venus is at disadvantage in an airy intellectual sign of Gemini. It is a rasi of intellect, the words of thought and cold reason. The loving Venus lives here in mind and very little in body, hence these people are mental lovers only. There is generally a lot said about ideals but the energy is lacking to realize them. It gives capacity to native to express his romantic feelings in a lucid way. They cannot maintain a passionate relationships for long. Their love affairs have to be continually revitalized by the power of their imagination for their energy is of restless and nervous origin and lives off the conflict and contrast of ideas. They experience a fleeing superficial sensation. These people thus are not passionate. Sexual contacts are thus made with enthusiasm but without much fire. It gives more tendency to inconsistency in matters of love and nature tends to flirtation. They are capable of keeping several love affairs at a time. They don’t really fancy the obligations of married life. They are likely to marry twice. These people love to have women or men vivacious and intelligent whom they can visit by any hour of the day and night. They enter the opposite sex in a subtle way with the promise and an aura of refind and mysterious intimacy. Normally desirous of spiritual love life. Sometimes love with relations. A relationship very often develops on basis of common interests or working together vocations. Attachment or marriage with a professional person, partner may come from a distance place.

Women with this combination have a mental outlook where love is concerned. They are likely to use their wits to extol money and gifts from their beguilded admirers. This combination gives a flair for trickery in both male and female.

General and Sociological: Venus in Gemini blends beauty of Venus with mercurial ability to express so that people who have this configuration are able to choose their words with singular facility and infuse in them a rythym which is like a music to the ears of a listener. Therefore, this is one of the positions which make poets and writers. These people enjoy having admirers and can manage to have a few at times. They are extremely interesting and amusing company. They can detach themselves from the human scene in a way others cannot. They enjoy attention and diversity. They delight, disappoint and delight again. They do not like hard physical work. They are attracted in quasi artistic occupations where they can demonstrate their talents for original ideas and inventions. Some of them lack formal education due to restlessness in youth. They are respected by all. Pleasures and profits from travels. This position has a very refining influence on mind, inclining to a literary, artistic or teaching career. It makes the person beloved of his brothers and sisters, neighbours and other people in his immediate environment. It favors travelling both for gain and pleasure, especially short journeys.

If Venus is afflicted the native changes his love affairs frequently and moves from place to place to enjoy variations in love and sex. Native is fickle minded in marital relations and domestic life is unhappy. Number of lovers simultaneously. In matter of love, the native becomes irresponsible. The native is oversexed and licentous. Often two marriages. Difficulties in writing work or because of legal documents.

Biological: Bad respiration, impure blood, dropsy pulmonary inefficiency, whitlows, warts etc.

All About Venus Part – 2

Venus in Taurus

Taurus is an earthy, fixed and semi fruitful sign.

Marriage, love and sex: Venus in Taurus is a splendid position for. There she is essentially dignified and much stronger than in other signs with the exception of Libra and Pisces where she is respectively dignified and exalted. It gives a very strong love nature and makes the native stead fast in attachments. It indicates a strong power of attraction combined with deep feelings of love and true affection. These people have a simple and direct approach to love which is whole hearted. These people are practical and uncomplicated in their love life. The relations are lasting and permanent so the native is faithful in marriage. However these individuals are also capable of fighting to save their marriages. If they love someone, they marry despite great trials and tribulations. They can wait for the right person to come along and provide them with comfort and security. They attach lots of respect and honor in matters of love and sex. They have a penchant for creating pleasing effects. They admire natural beauty. They are always aware of their personal magnetism and body movements. These people possess intuitive understanding of women and are very attractive to them. They enjoy the domestic life and are good providers. Normally they marry once.

General and Sociological: It is a very favorable position for financial affairs, especially gains derived through the person’s own efforts in whatever vocation in life he may chose. These people live happily when they can make their lives more comfortable. Fond of luxurious life. They know what they desire to have and they work with great patience and determination to get it. This position of Venus gives a friendly and sociable disposition with the ability to inspire reciprocal feelings in others. They enjoy good companionship and mixing at the highest social level and pursue pleasures in a leisurely but a determined way. People warm to them quickly and are pleased to be in their company. They want money to entertain others and share the luxury of their home. These people are very set in their opinions concerning correct form and decorum, correct in speech and once they have formed an opinion they hold to it very tenaciously. They are likely to inherit money. They can be successful in business partnerships. They are basically conservative and would rather put their trust in tried and proven methods than take risk in experimenting. These people get respect from Government and earn fame. Normally wealthy with no enemies. They are leaders in their families and lead them.

In this position if Venus is afflicted, it gives delayed marriage and immoral tendencies. One may enjoy company with a number of women but still stick to wife. Many troubles in love. Financial loss in marriage. Death of partner. Quarrels may arise due to incompatibility of temper.

Biological: Diseases of eye, throat and neck and inflammation thereof. Tumor in neck, pain in the back part of head or goitre etc.