Indian National Chart August 15, 1947
00:01 IST
New Delhi, India
In consideration of the above principles and terrorist attacks, we can make use of India’s chart calculated for the time of India’s independence from British rule.
A great Raja‐yoga occurs in this chart involving the lords of three out of four Kendras, as well as trinal lords Mercury and yogakaraka Saturn as well. Given that these form in the 3 rd house, the chart shows great potential of India in connection to foreign commerce as well as the country’s potential to emerge as a recognized world power. The 3 rd house may relate to the fulfillment of mundane and political aspirations on the one hand, as well as a vehicle
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through which the ancient teachings of the Vedas spring forth to a world audience. Up to the point of India’s independence from British rule, such possibilities never existed as the latter sought to keep India in poverty and political division as means of control and domination.
Pluto’s exact conjunction with the lord of the 9 th and 10 th houses [Saturn] is an ominous indication, however, of deeply divisive and covert politics going on within the country, and also a power struggle ensuing with its neighbor, most notably Pakistan. Pluto indicates nuclear power and that the country develops its nuclear capability and technology and uses it as leverage over neighboring countries. Note here also that Saturn is the Badhakesh in this chart (9 th lord for fixed lagna charts), as well as Mahesvar, and thus can show that the government itself turns in on itself, or in many ways becomes its own worst enemy.
Following this point of view, note that Saturn and Pluto are in the first Kauluka of the Drekkana they are in, and this indicates powerful subversive forces from within the government of India itself. Thus it is quite possible that the election of its leaders, and the leading political party, are fraught with corruption, such as taking bribes from organized crime, ransom, and even kidnapping or assassination of Prime Ministers will take place. The presence of Rahu in exaltation on the lagna of the chart, and then also Ketu in the 7 th house aspecting the Paka lagna (sign of the lagna lord), indicates that secret plots and conspiracies are lodged against the country, and most notably covert actions such as terrorist attacks will become the rule rather than the exception as time goes on.
Jupiter plays a dual role, in that the Raja‐yoga forms in the 10 th from it which means that as soon as any dasha brings Jupiter into the picture, India will burgeon in terms of its prosperity and economic development, and will gain greatly from investments through foreign markets as well (note Jupiter’s aspect to the 12 th house, as well as to the 12 th lord Mars).
Jupiter, however, is Rudra in this chart, and thus those who would benefit from India’s prosperity, will also become India’s enemy. It is also indicated here that even if attacks occur (Ketu) suggesting vested interests by isolated groups of terrorist or radicals, big government as well as large corporate interests lie in the backdrop of such plots. Mark Jupiter in the chart of India whenever dasha periods during terrorist attacks occur, and see how organized corporate and government forces are responsible in the final analysis. Note the following final points with respect to Jupiter as well: It is Kharesh (lord of the 22 nd Drekkana), as well as placed in an Ayudha (weapons and violence) Drekkana.
November 26, 2008: Terrorist Attacks on Mumbai Dasa periods: Vimsottari dasa from Mandi Sphuta:
Taking Mandi’s naksatra degree for the calculation of Vimsottari dasa, it was Ketu’s major period when the Nov. 27, 2008 terrorist attacks on Mumbai occurred. Venus was the sub‐ period (Antaradasha); while Mercury was the Pratyantaradasha from Nov. 19 th 2008 to Jan. 15, 2009. On the Suksma dasa level (4 th level) it was Ketu again.
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Mandi Vimsottari Dasa:
Ket MD: 2007‐07‐16 ‐ 2014‐07‐15 Ven AD: 2007‐12‐12 ‐ 2009‐02‐08 Merc PD: 2008‐11‐18 ‐ 2009‐01‐15 Sookshma‐antaradasas in this PD: Merc: 2008‐11‐18 ‐ 2008‐11‐26 Ket: 2008‐11‐26 ‐ 2008‐11‐30 *** Ketu and the “CSP” Principle
Ketu in the 7 th house in strength in this chart, as mentioned above, makes India very vulnerable to terrorist attacks from foreign nationals in general, but especially during the dasha period of Ketu. This occurred when the transit of Ketu moved over the sign of Cancer where the greater emphasis of the chart lies, including lagna lord Venus is found. In the C.S. Patel Memorial Issue of this magazine, an excellent article on the “CSP” principle was given by Mr. R.G. Krishnan. The principle is that prosperity or general well‐being of the country (or individual in natal charts) results from Rahu’s transit over or aspecting the Sun‐Venus‐ Mercury arc. When Ketu transits over this arc, very dangerous events and misfortunes are likely to occur. This arc extends from the longitude of either of these three, whichever one is lower, to the higher one. In the case of India’s chart, all three of Sun‐Venus‐Mercury are in the sign of Cancer and thus this sign is very vulnerable to the effects of the nodes in transit. Note that on the date of the attacks, not only was Ketu’s dasha in operation, but Ketu itself was moving over this arc thus indicating that attacks
are not only eminent, but very dangerous as well. Venus is the lagna lord and lord of the AD, and thus the physical well‐being of the country is at stake, especially in places where entertainment occurs and in luxuriant places like hotels, restaurants, etc. These latter locations are exactly where the terrorists struck, in the heart of the entertainment and financial capitol of the country. Mercury as a maraka and the PD lord suggests that these attacks were performed by young persons, and also in a very congested or well‐populated business district. Note here that both Venus and Mercury are both in Sarpa
Drekkanas in the chart, and thus their dasha periods are prone to be dangerous. The trigger of the
event came with the Suksma dasha of Ketu itself.
Narayana (Padakrama) dasa
The Narayana dasa operating at the time of the attacks was Libra/Scorpio/Pisces/Taurus: Narayana Dasa (D‐1 chart)
Pluto indicates nuclear power and that the country develops its nuclear capability and technology and uses it as leverage over neighboring countries.
15 Li MD: 2002‐08‐15 ‐ 2011‐08‐15 Sc AD: 2008‐08‐14 ‐ 2009‐05‐12 Pi PD: 2008‐11‐14 ‐ 2008‐12‐06 Sookshma‐antaradasas in this PD: Ta: 2008‐11‐27 ‐ 2008‐11‐29 ***
It is significant here that Jupiter occupies the dasha rasi, and thus his dual role as described above comes into play. The period from 2002 to 2011 is thus a burgeoning period for India’s international commerce through connection to US corporations in particular, and it is also an expansive period so far as the teachings of the Vedas in all its forms are concerned. The Internet, being associated with the 3 rd and 9 th house axes, comes into play strongly during this time as the dasa rasi lord is Venus, and is also the lord of the lagna of the chart. The Jiva rasi (count as many signs from the dasa rasi, as it is removed from the lagna to get the Jiva rasi), or the sign indicating the life or Prana of the dasa, is Pisces/11 th house, and thus this period shows considerable financial gain for the country, as well as prosperity of its citizens. On the other hand, Jupiter is Rudra in the chart, and its role as the lord of the 8 th house as well as his being Kharesh, are ominous so far as how this planet can function as a malefic as well. Due to its occupation of an Ayudha Drekkana, India will need to be very careful about all varieties of terrorist attacks during the Narayana dasa of Libra, especially those which originate through corporate interests and carried about by large, foreign governments.
Jupiter is also in the third Dwadasamsa of the Drekkana where it is placed, which is designated as Yama, and thus is prone to inflict death during its dashas, and this to carry out financial and foreign government interests. It is in a Manusya Navamsa, which means of human beings, and also is in the 2 nd Kauluka of its Drekkana, which indicates open enemies, or attacks originating outside the country, and not within it. Finally, Jupiter occupies a Trimsamsa of Varuna (Jala, or watery), and thus the attackers came by way of boat and proceeded from the beach into the city.
Scorpio is the AD, which again is the 7 th house (open enemies), and in which the terrorist influence of Ketu is placed. Pisces PD brings Jupiter back into the picture in the 6 th house, while the Suksma dasa is finally Taurus, the lagna, which has Rahu very closely positioned in it. Transiting and natal Rahu/Ketu, as well as of Saturn, thus have sway over the lagna of the chart at the time of the attack. Kharesh and 8 th lord Jupiter in transit joined lagna lord Venus in the natal 8 th house (Sagittarius) at the time of the attacks, and thus the event was very dangerous to the well‐being and longevity of the citizens.
Lunar New Year Chart: New Delhi, 2008 April 6, 2008
09:26 IST
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The mundane chart cast for the time of the New Moon in Pisces, or the Lunar New Year chart, is powerful in seeing and timing the influences upon a given country during a specific year. With respect to the terrorist attacks on Mumbai, we can see many important correspondences to this chart making use of New Delhi (India’s capitol) as the place of its calculation. Some of the most compelling points are as follows:
v Retrograde Saturn and Ketu’s placement in the 4 th house, aspected by a very powerful 8 th lord and Rudra Jupiter from the 8 th house, are ominous indicators of terrorism reaching the shores of India in the 2008‐2009 year. Jupiter is also the Kharesh in this chart, in the same way that he is in the India natal chart.
v Jupiter’s role in the execution of these attacks obvious, as (a) he is in an Ayudha (weapons) Drekkana just like he is in the natal chart of India; (b) he is in a Yama
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Dwadasamsa, as in the natal chart; and (c) he is in the 2 nd Kauluka of the Drekkana occupied, which indicates that he is a outward enemy. Jupiter as a planet represents an organized effort by persons with money and, because Jupiter disposits the Sun, by a foreign government entity as well. Note in this connection that the Sun in the lunar New Year chart is also in Mrtyu‐bhaga, 9 with the clear interpretation being that a government seeks to inflict harm or death on India during the year in question.
v Saturn and Ketu show the impact of covert attacks in the dead of night, and which perpetrate cruel and merciless punishments on innocent people. Jupiter’s occupation of the 8 th house indicates that the government or financial interests that are behind the attack were of foreign countries, and were carried out in such a way so as to conceal their real identities.
Another important observation is that Jupiter is not only the Kharesh, but he also occupies the 22 nd Drekkana (8 th house of Drekkana chart) with both Saturn and Ketu as well. Thus, when the dasha periods of either Khara or Mrtyu Drekkana signs occur, or when Saturn/Ketu/Jupiter’s naksatra dashas operate, a terrible attack on India is sure to happen threatening the homeland and its population (4 th house).
Mandi Vimsottari dasa
Sat MD: 2008‐10‐11 ‐ 2008‐12‐06 Rah AD: 2008‐11‐19 ‐ 2008‐11‐28
Pratyantardasas in this AD: Moon: 2008‐11‐27 ‐ 2008‐11‐28 *** Mars: 2008‐11‐28 ‐ 2008‐11‐28 ***
Calculating Vimsottari dasa from Mandi Sphuta, the dasa period operating on Nov. 27, 2008 was Saturn/Rahu/Moon, while the PD of Mars started early in the morning IST on Nov. 28, 2008. The Moon, as karaka of the 4 th house, especially becomes vulnerable as in the lunar new chart, the Moon is completely without light at the Amavasya Tithi. The AD lord is Rahu, who rules the Amavasya and who perpetually seeks to eclipse the Moon two to four times per year.
Rudra Yoga: Rudra yoga is a terrible combination which brings about death when activated by the Shoola dasa in a natal chart, and will certainly bring forth the death‐knell of Rudra in the mundane charts in which it forms as well. It applies when there are mutual aspects (rasi aspects) between the Moon, Mars, and Venus. Herein the activation of the PD of the Moon is highly significant in the Mandi Vimsottari dasa, as then the full effects of Rudra yoga manifested in the form of the violent attacks.
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Jataka Parijata, Adhyaya 1.57‐61. Mrtyu‐bhagas are death‐inflicting degrees for each of the 9 grahas, in the 12 signs.
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Once the attacks had been initiated, Mars’ effect came into operation in the very early hours of the morning of Nov. 28. This is when fires were set in historic hotels and restaurants in Mumbai. Mars is in the last of 4 Dwadasamsas in the Drekkana of its placement, and this is an Ahi (Sarpa) division which indicates very violent, angry, and ruthless warfare without any consideration of innocent citizens who may get caught in the crossfire. As a maraka lord for the chart and being placed in a maraka house, in addition to occupying the 64 th Navamsa from the Moon, Mars is very destructive in this chart and his effects were thus obvious at the time of the attacks.
Trisphuta Vimsottari Dasa Jup MD: 2008‐10‐16 ‐ 2008‐12‐03 Rah AD: 2008‐11‐25 ‐ 2008‐12‐03 Pratyantardasas in this AD: Sat: 2008‐11‐27 ‐ 2008‐11‐28***
With Trisphuta naksatra as the starting point for Vimsottari dasa, note that the period of Jupiter/Rahu/Saturn was in place on the date of the attacks in Mumbai. Here all of the most malefic and dangerous factors concerning (a) breach of the country’s security structure [Saturn/Ketu in the 4 th house]; (b) attacks directly perpetrated on the government of India itself [10 th house by Rahu]; and all of this having a systematic organization and funded by a foreign government [most likely Pakistan, with the aspect of Jupiter] all come into question. Note in this connection that Jupiter not only is Rudra in this chart, but he also activates the Rudra yoga during his dasa, due to his rasi aspect onto all three planets forming the yoga: Moon, Mars, and Venus.
Further research is needed of mundane charts in order to ferret out the details of how all the above principles may play out in the actual experience of country’s or regions during specific years. While this article focused mainly on the issue of terrorist attacks, there is much work needed in researching how natural disasters, epidemics, economic collapse, or other such anomalies to countries may be seen in mundane charts. It is expected that the above will invest some energy in the minds of astrologers for researching this important branch of the art of Jyotish.