Planetary Transits - Predictive Techniques - Impact on individuals
Study of planetary transits known as
Gochaara is a branch of astrology that is used popularly as a modus operandi for
predictions in matters relating to individuals, queries (horary astrology), for
fixing of muhurthas (timing), mundane (worldly), etc. For the purpose of this post we are confining
to the general study of transit of planets in relation to the individuals.
A birth chart (natal chart) is a map of the zodiac that signifies planetary positions as they were at the time of birth of an individual whereas, a Gochaara chakra deals with the current movement of planets acting as reference to the natal positions at the time of birth. At any given point of time positions of planets vary in a natal chart when compared to a transit chart and this divergence need to be taken into consideration for the purpose of astrological predictions. Natal positions of the planets represent the intrinsic capability of an individual whereas, the transit positions show the influences which are short lived.
A
planet or a Graha is a celestial body that has substantial influence on the
living beings on earth. According to Hindu philosophy, Nava Grahas play an
important role in human life. Each Graha has a specific role and signification;
they are the representatives of the Primordial Supreme Lord and are the
universe’s agents for carrying out karmas accumulated throughout the lives current
as well as past.
During
the course of their transit all the planets come into contact with each of the
natal planets according to their varying time schedule as mentioned earlier. When
they come in alignment with the natal planets, it will trigger the occurrence
of events that will have an impact on an individual’s existence. Especially the
impact of slow moving planets viz. Jupiter, Rahu, Kethu and Saturn will be much
higher, will be for a longer duration and hence have acquired greater
significance in the matter of predictions.
Techniques
of Gochaara results
Conventionally
for the purpose of analyzing the planetary transits, a birth chart is reckoned
from the Moon sign that is known as Janma Raasi, the house where Moon is placed
at the time of birth. Purusha Sooktha says that Moon is born out of the mind of
the Primordial Person (Chandramaa Manaso Jaathah) who is the Kaala Purusha the
one who controls the wheel of Time the Kaala-Chakra. Moon basically the significator
of the mind has a strong influence on human lives. Analyzing the planetary positions
with respect to the Moon reveals the mental status of an individual. While
analyzing a birth chart the results are reckoned both from Lagna (Ascendant) as
well as from the Moon sign known as Chandra Lagna, whereas in case of Gochara
it is from the Moon sign.
Generally
both natural benefic as well as malefic planets produce favourable results
while transiting through their respective favourable houses. While transiting
evil houses natural benefic planets produce almost neutral results whereas natural
malefic planets give adverse results. Benefic and malefic planets both always
provide favourable results while transiting through 11th house.
Malefic planets do maximum evil while transiting 8th or 12th
house. Saturn gives very bad results while transiting the Janma Raasi or Moon
sign.
When there is a coincidence of periods (Dasas) like that of Rahu dasa associated with the transit of Saturn in 8th
house or Saturn's Dasa associated with Sade-Sathi or Ashtama Shani then it will be a period of trials and tribulations. Transiting
planets are likely to make a definite impact while crossing the natal positions
especially the slow moving planets Jupiter, Rahu, Kethu and Saturn.
Vedha
– Vipareetha Vedha
Concept
of Vedha is another technique used in determining the transit results. Vedha
means an affliction, pain or grief. We
come across the term Vedha in the Hindu concept of Eclipse. This concept of
Vedha (affliction) is also used in astrological studies especially in case of
planetary transits. When a planet produces good results from certain positions
from the natal Moon, if at the same time some other planet occupies certain
other positions from the natal Moon the good results gets nullified during the
period of the transiting planet causing affliction. This is known as Vedha. For example, Saturn transiting 3rd
house reckoned from Moon sign gives good results, whereas if at the same time some
other planet moves through the 12th house from Moon sign it becomes
Vedha that obstructs the good results being given by Saturn.
Similarly
in converse proportion when a planet gives bad results from certain positions
from the natal Moon, if at the same time some other planet occupies certain
other positions from the natal Moon the bad results get reduced during the
period of the transiting planet causing affliction. This is called as Vipareetha Vedha. For example if Saturn is transiting through
12th house from the natal Moon, it produces adverse results. If at the same time some other planet moves
through the 3rd house from Moon sign it becomes Vipareetha Vedha and
the adverse results get cancelled during the period of the transiting planet
causing affliction. Exceptions to this Vedha and Vipareetha Vedha are presence
of Saturn for Sun and vice-versa, and presence of Mercury for Moon and
vice-versa.
Ashtakavarga
Another
technique that is generally used in predicting the transit results is as per
Ashtakavarga Tables. For example when a
planet transits to a sign with more than 4 points (Bindus) in his own Ashtakavarga
Table and with more than 30 points in Sarvaashtakavarga table, it gives
favourable results even if it is transiting an evil house. At the same time it will give adverse results
while transiting an evil house with lesser points than mentioned above. Similarly
if the planet is transiting a favourable house but at the same time the number
of points obtained in Ashtakavarga and Sarvaashtakavarga tables are less than 4
& 30 respectively it will produce un-favourable results.
Moorthi
Nirnaya
Moorthi-Nirnaya
is another method used to determine the transit results. Moorthi means form. Accordingly during a transit a planet is
supposed to be in the form of Gold (Swarna) or Silver (Rajatha) or Copper
(Thamra) or Iron (Loha). It is based on
one’s radical (natal) Moon sign in relation to the sign in which Moon stands at
the time of entry of a planet into a new sign. For example when,
The
Moon is in 1st, 6th and 11th sign reckoned
from the natal Moon at the time of entry of a planet into a new sign it is
known as Swarna Moorthi. If the Moon is
in 2nd, 5th, and 9th from the natal Moon it is
Rajatha Moorthi. If the Moon is in 3rd,
7th, and 10th sign from the natal Moon it is known as Thamra
Moorthi and if it is in 4th, 8th and 12th from
the natal Moon it is known as Loha Moorthi.
As
Swarna Moorthi, benefic planets produce good results whereas, malefic planets
produce adverse results. On the contrary as Loha Moorthi, benefic planets
produce bad results whereas, malefic planets give average results. Generally benefic planets produce average to
good results as Rajatha and Thamra Moorthi whereas malefic planets produce
favourable results as Rajatha and Thamra moorthi.
Tharabalam (reckoned from birth star)
There
is one more method also that is in vogue in deciding the transit results. It is based on the stellar occupational
method that is also known as Tharabalam or strength of the star in which the
planet is transiting reckoned form the birth star. Counted from the birth star
up to the planets transiting star the number is divided by 9 and if the
remainder is 1, 3, 5, and 7 the planet is supposed to give un-favourable
results. If it is #7 the results are
supposed to be worst.
In
predicting the planetary transit (Gochaara) results, Moon and the birth star
plays a significant role. Planets when
they transit in different signs give varying results and that need not
necessarily be common to all those who are born under the same Janma raasi or
Moon sign. Transit results mainly depend on the strength, status, location and
relationship with other planets in the birth chart.
Gochaara
or planetary transit positions are used not only in case of individuals but
also used for fixing of muhurthas (timing) for events like marriage,
upanayanam, Gruha pravesam, or for coronation etc. In case of mundane (worldly)
predictions it is used in predicting the political scenario, wars, and other developments,
climatic conditions like rainfall, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, celestial
events like eclipses, market fluctuations etc.
Transit
results without taking into account the Vedha and Vipareetha Vedha may prove to
be incorrect. A combined assessment of conventional results with the other
techniques in vogue gives a comprehensive estimate of the predictions during
the transit period of a planet especially the slow moving planets Jupiter,
Rahu, Kethu and Saturn. Inferences
should also be made by taking into consideration the current positions of the
planets in correlation to their positions at the time of birth, the current
Dasa-bhukti effect. Though transit results are considered as secondary to the
prevailing natal results, yet sometimes they could even modify and change the
course of the natal results. Gochaara or planetary transit is not only
supplementary to natal birth chart but also acts as complimentary to it.
Sri Krishnaarpanamasthu
Annexure
Planetary
transits
(Table of Auspicious Vs Vedha house)
Transit Planet
|
Auspicious house
|
Vedha house
|
Sun
|
3, 6, 10, 11
|
9, 12, 4, 5 (except Saturn)
|
Moon
|
1, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11
|
5, 9, 12, 2, 4, 8(except Mercury)
|
Mars
|
3, 6, 11
|
12, 9, 5
|
Mercury
|
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11
|
5, 3, 9, 1, 8, 12 (except Moon)
|
Jupiter
|
2, 5, 7, 9, 11
|
12, 4, 3, 10, 8
|
Venus
|
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12
|
8, 7, 1, 10, 9, 5, 11, 6, 3
|
Saturn
|
3, 6, 11
|
12, 9, 5 (except Sun)
|
Rahu & Kethu
|
3, 6, 11
|
12, 9, 5
|
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