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According to the Indian astrology, a horoscope is prepared at the time of the child's birth. Basically, there are 16 types of charts and these are known as Shodashvarg Kundalis. However, there are a few astrologers who prepare six types of charts known as Shadvarg Kundalis.

Following are the names of 16 types of charts:

(1) Janmalagna (Kshetra) (2) Hora (3) Dreshkan (4) Saptamansha (5) Navmansha
(6) Dwada-shansha (7) Trishansha (8) Chaturthansha (9) Dashansha (10) Shodashansha (11) Vinshansha (12) Chaturvishansha (13) Bhansha (14) Khavedansha (15) Akshavedansha (16) Shashtyansha

Generally, people are familiar with only Janmalagna & Navmansha charts. But, an astrologer has to study all these charts before predicting dashas, transits & various yogas in the chart. Hora is usually studied for the wealth of the native i.e. his/her financial condition during the entire life span.

The Hora chart is divided into 2 parts. It has only 2 Lagnas/Rashis- Cancer & Leo. All the first 15 degrees of male Rashis (Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius & Aquarius) come under Leo. The next 15 degrees come under Cancer. On the other hand, all the first 15 degrees of female Rashis (Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn & Pisces) come under Cancer. The next 15 degrees come under Leo.

From a Kshetra chart (with the degrees of all the planets including Lagna), it is easy to find out a Hora Lagna & the position of all the planets.

Now, we give points to each planet as under:

• 5 points to exalted planet (only Jupiter will get this if it is placed in Cancer Hora).
  
• 4 points to a planet, which is the Lord of the Hora (only Moon will get it if it is placed in Cancer Hora, or Sun will get it if it is placed in Leo Hora).
• 3 points to a planet placed in a friend?s Hora (Rashis).
• 2 points to a planet placed in neutral Hora.
• 1 point to a planet placed in enemy's Hora.
• 0 points to a planet placed in debilitated Rashis (only Mars will get it if it is placed in Cancer Hora).

In case of Mars & Jupiter in Cancer Hora, they will not get any point for being in friend?s Hora. One has to double the points if planet/Lagna if it is in the same type of Rashis (male/female) & reduce the points to half if planet/Lagna is in the other type of Rashis (male/female).

Thus, through this study, astrologers can derive which Hora is more powerful.

If the 2^nd House is powerful in case of a Cancer Lagna in Hora chart, the native will accumulate or earn good wealth.

If the 12^th House is powerful in case of a Leo Lagna in Hora chart, the native will experience financial constraints.

It may so happen that both the Rashis / 2^nd House / 12^th House are equal in points, in this case, the native will not make a lot of money, but will maintain what he/she inherits.

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Santosh Deuskar
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The 'Shani stotra' was sung by King Dashratha to appease Shani Deva. It is said that the effects of Shani's Sade saati or dhaiyas is nullified (or reduced considerably) if one recites this stotra with full faith in Shani Deva.

VINIYOGA

Take some water in the right hand and recite the following mantra. Then leave it aside, and after the recitation of the stotra, pour this water into potted plants.
Om asya shree shani stotra mantrasya Kashyap rishi strishtupchhandah souridevta,
Sham beejam, nih shakti Krishna varnoti keelkam, dharmaarth kaam- mokshaatmka chaturvid- purushaarth siddhyarth jape viniyoge.

KAR NYAAS

Sit cross legged (padmasana) and touch the fingers as written below and recite the mantra for the respective fingers.

1. Shanaishcharaay angushtabhyaam namah ???? touch the thumbs with the index fingers of the same hand.

2. Mandgataye tarjaneebhyaam namah ???? touch the index fingers with the thumbs of the same hand.

3. Adhokshajaaye madhyamabhyaam namah ???? touch the middle fingers with the thumbs of the same hand.

4. Krishnangaaye anaamikabhyam namah ???? touch the ring fingers with the thumbs of the same hand.

5. Shushkodaraaye kanishthikaabhyaam namah ???? touch the little fingers with the thumbs of the same hand.

6. Chhayatmajaaye kartal-kar-prishthaabhyaam namah -- touch one hand with the other.

ANGA NYAAS

1. Shanaishcharaay hridyaaye namah???? symbolic touching of the heart with the right hand.

2. Mandgataye shires swaaha -- touching of forehead with the right hand.

3. Adhokshajaaye shikhaaye vashatah -- touching of the top of the head with the right hand.

4. Krishnangaaye kavachaaye hoom -- touch the right shoulder with left hand and left shoulder with the right hand.

5. Shushkodaraaye netraaye vaushat -- touch the eyes with the thumb and ring finger of the right hand.

6. Chhayatmajaaye astraaye phat -- rotate your right hand and then clap it with the left hand.

DHYANAM

Neeladhyutim shooldharam kireetinam, grid dhah sthitam traaskaram dhanurdharam;
Chaturbhujam sooryasutam prashantam vande sadaabheeshtakaram varainyam.

PRARTHNA

Pranamya devdevasham sarvagrihanivaranam;
Shanaishchar prasaadaarth chintyaamaasa paarthiv.

STOTRA:
Om namah krishnay neelaaye shiti-kantha nibhaya cha |
Namah kalagni-rupaya kritantaaya cha vai namah ||

Namo nirmaa-sa-dehaya deergha-sham shru-jataaya cha |
Namo vishaal-netraaya shushkodar bhayaakrite ||

Namah pushkalaagaatraaye sthoolromannaith vain amah |
Namo deerghaya shushkaaya kaal-dashtram namostute ||

Namaste kota-raakshaaya dur-nirreekshaay vai namah |
Namo ghoraya raodraya bheeshannaye kapaaline ||

Namaste sarva-bhakshaaye valee-mukha namostute |
Surya-putra namaste stu bhaskare bhaiy-daaye cha ||

Adho-ddhishte! namaste stu samvartaka! namostu te |
Namo manda-gate! tubhyam niristra-shaaye namo-stute ||

Tapasa dagdha-dehaaye nityam yog-rataaye cha |
Nomo nityam kshudhaar-taaye atrup-taaye cha vai-namah ||

Gynaan-chakshur namaste- stu kashyap-atmaja-su-nave |
Tushto dadaasi vai rajyam rushto harasee tat kshannaat ||

Deva-sura manushya-shcha siddha-vidhya-dharo-ragah |
Tvayaa vilo-kitah sarve naasham yanti samoola-tah ||

Prasadam kuru me deva varaarho-o-ha mu-paa-gatah |
Evam stutstadaa sourirgrriharraajo mahaabala||

Perform anga nyas and kar nyas again after the jaap is complete. (to be read daily or on Saturdays)

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It is important to know which House is being occupied by a particular planet & the capacity of the planet to produce the results (The same rule is applicable to Antardasha/Pratiantardasha).

• Lord of 1st House:- May be considered as the best, provided it is not debilitated or aspected by a malefic planet or in conjunction with malefic planet or asth or not being placed in 6th or 8th  or 12th House. This mahadasha gives luxury, increase in wealth, improved health.

• Lord of 2nd House:- A very good earning. If this Lord is being aspected or in conjunction with malefic or weak planet then in the Antardashas of the Lords of 6th or 7th or 8th House, a family crisis takes place or the expenses increase. If a Lord of 2nd House is Shubh grah or strong enough then a native gets good financial benefits.

• Lord of 3rd House:- Oppositions, financial losses are likely if it is not being placed in 3rd or 6th or 8th or 11th or 12th House. In all these 5 Houses it gives a positive result.

• Lord of 4th House:- Increase in wealth, comfort with vehicle, gain from mother are likely, provided it is not weak or aspected or in conjunction with malefic planet. If it is weak or aspected or in conjunction with a malefic it will create differences with mother and may give some heart trouble too.

• Lord of 5th House:- Very good results. One may get success in studies, birth of child is also possible. In the Mahadasha of 5th House Lord, Antardashaswami of 1st or 5th or 9th House Lord gives the best results. But, if a Lord of 5th House is weak or aspected or in conjunction with a malefic planet, it causes problems in studies or increases worries of children.

• Lord of 6th House:- If this Lord is placed in 3rd or 6th or 11th or 12th House, it gives a positive result. Similarly, in the Mahadasha of 6th House Lord and Antardashaswami of 6th or 8th or 12th House, it gives a good result. If Lord of the 6th House is strong or it is being placed in 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th or 10th House, it results in poor health, increases enemies or gives troubles from the juniors or servants.

• Lord of 7th House:- If it is strong or being placed in 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th or 10th House, it gives very good results- a good marital life, gains through business partner, fame in society. But, if it is placed in 6th or 8th or 12th House or if it is weak or asth, problems in married life, health problems, differences with business partner or loss of wealth are not ruled out.

• Lord of 8th House:- If this Lord is being placed in 6th or 8th or 12th House, it gives a positive result. It gives a negative result otherwise. Similarly, planet in 8th House gives a negative result in the antardasha of it?s Lordship.

• Lord of 9th House:- Very good results. If this Lord is being placed in 1st, 5th, 9th or 10th House, it gives the best results. Similarly, in the Mahadasha of 9th House Lord, Antardashaswami of 1st, 5th, 9th or 10th House Lord gives the best results. If  Lord of the 9th House is being placed in 6th, 8th or 12th House or it is weak or aspected by a malefic or asth, it creates problems.

• Lord of 10th House:- If this Lord is strong, a promotion in job, expansion of  business, gains from father, success in life can be expected. If it is weak or aspected or in conjunction with malefic or asth or is placed in the 6th, 8th or 12th House, it gives negative results too. In the Mahadasha of 10th House Lord, Antardashaswami of 1st, 4th, 5th, 9th or 11th House, it gives very good results.

• Lord of 11th House:- It gives a positive result. Since the 11th House is 2nd from 10th House, it gives a very good earning from career. It also gives a positive result if it is strong or being placed in 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th or 10th House. If it is being placed in 6th, 8th or 12th House, it gives a negative result too.

• Lord of 12th House:- If a Lord of 12th House is placed in 6th, 8th or 12th House, it gives positive results, otherwise, it gives negative results.

Ganesha gives a few tips for a happy and prosperous domestic life:

(a) On your or your wife's birthday and on your wedding anniversary, mix some raw milk with water in your bathing tub. It will dissolve all kinds of differences between husband and wife.

(b) If one feels that warmth is diminishing in marital life then both husband and wife should try to go for an outing during rain. It will solve the problem.

(c) If a lady feels that her husband is having an extra-marital affair then early in the morning when she comes face to face with her husband, she should touch her forehead with her middle finger and recite her husband?s name silently.

(d) If you feel that expenses are increasing uncontrollably then just throw a few sweet biscuits for birds on your roof.

(e) If you are disturbed by nightmares, keep some iron plate or knife below your bed sheet.

(f) Never live in a house facing south. But if you do have a south-facing house, undertake the following remedies:

(1) Fix copper nails on the south gate.

(2) Feed sabut moong to a goat frequently.

(3) If possible, donate a goat to a person who needs its milk.

Gau-grass

Gau-grass can be defined as giving a portion of your daily food to a cow, crow or a dog. A cow is a karaka of Venus, which as we all know represents wealth and wife according to Vedic Astrology. Venus is the Lord of the 2^nd House (wealth) and the 7^th House (wife), according to Lal Kitab Kundli. So giving a part of your meal to a cow will appease Venus.

Secondly, crow is a karaka of Saturn, which according to Kal Purush Kundli is the owner of the 10^th House (profession) and 11^th House (gains). Feeding crows appeases Saturn.

Third and not the least, a dog represents Ketu. Ketu is also the karaka of son or progeny. Feeding street dogs ensures the well-being of children and progeny.

Note: If a couple is not able to conceive then the best remedy for them is to feed street dogs on Sunday mornings, before sunrise. It will appease Lord Ketu.

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Sukhwinder Sharma
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       The full moon day in the month of Shravan is observed as Raksha Bandhan. On this day, the sisters tie a sacred thread or raksha sutra on the wrists of their beloved brothers in order to protect them from all dangers. In fact, it is the day when brother and sister express their deep love and affection for each other. Similarly, the priests too do the same to their religious clients (yajman) and the subjects tie the 'raksha sutra' on the wrists of the kings all with a view to protecting them from all the evils.

It is believed that the custom started after an incident mentioned in the Mahabharata. Once Shri Krishna sustained injury on his wrist by a sharp weapon. At that time, Draupdi tore the loose end of her sari and tied that around Shri Krishnas wrist without even giving a second thought. Shri Krishna accepted it as 'raksha sutra' and when Draupdi was in process of being stripped off her clothes by Duhsashan in the darbar of Duryodhan, Sri Krishna protected her from extreme disgrace by supplying her an endless sari.

During the Mughal period, Rani Karnavati, the mother of Maharana Vikramaditya of Mewar, sent a Rakhi to emperor Humayun in order to get his help and protection from the impending attack on Mewar by the rulers of Malwa and Gujarat. Humayun responded readily and defeated the rulers of Malwa and Gujarat, protecting the safety and security of Mewar.

There is another instance of significance of Rakhi during the reign of Jahangir. In Rajasthan, there was a continual hostility between two principalities. Taking advantage of this disunity between them, the Mughal army started military expedition against one of them and the other king was also preparing to help the Mughals by mobilizing his army. At this, the first king sent Rakhi to the other king who was going to help the Mughals. It was then that this king attacked the Mughal army instead and the two united armies defeated the Mughals and remained united for ever.

Puranas too depict few instances of Raksha Bandhan. Once there was a war between the Gods and the demons, which continued for 12 years in which the demons captured the kingdom of heaven. The defeated Gods roamed hither and thither like beggars and passed a precarious life. Indra, the king of Gods went to Brihaspati, the preceptor of God. He narrated how he and other Gods were neither safe nor was there any way of coming out of here. Under these circumstances, there was no other alternative than wage war against the demons who had repeatedly defeated him. Please advise some way-out. This conservation was being heard by Goddess Indrani. She said:Please do not get scared. I will do whatever is necessary to get rid of this danger. This day was the Shravan Purnima. Early in the dawn Saehi Devi took one sacred thread and after the Brahmins uttered the holy invocation, she took it and tied around the right wrist of Indra and told him to engage in war against the demons. As the sacred thread was purified by the holy mantra, it became powerful and protected the Gods against all evils and this vanquished the demons. The holy mantra reads thus:

Yena Baddho Balee Raajaa
        Daanabendra Mahaavala;
     Tenatwaamabhibadhnaami
        Rakshe Maachala-Maachalah.

       This is the Vedic form of the Raksha Bandhan mantra. Since time immemorial, this mantra is being chanted by the Brahmins when they tie Rakhis around the wrists of the people. The same mantra is chanted by the brothers and sisters to protect the life and take responsibility of each other. On this day, the Brahmins are offered money and new clothes, and brothers present their sisters who tie them a Rakhi with money. This is the day of pure and innocent love between siblings.

       Every house is cleaned two days before the Purnima and the hearth and fireplaces are besmeared. Sumptuous food and tasty sweets are prepared. Pooja is performed for Lord Hanuman and forefathers, as they are offered flowers, incense sticks, rice, fruits, coconuts and sweets.

       In Bengal, the Jhulan Utsav starts five days prior to Purnima day and culminates on the day of Purnima. The idols of Krishna and Radha are placed in a swing and the women sing songs on the love-plays of Radha and Krishna. In the houses of the rich, the classical musical programmes are held for these six days and Krishna and Radha are worshipped.

        It is believed that the Shivlinga or the phallus form of Lord Shiva at the Amarnath cave of ice accomplishes its full form by nature's process. A pair of white pigeons are seen from time immemorial. Legend has it that when Lord Shiva was narrating the story of immortality to Devi Parvati, she could not listen to the complete story as she fell asleep while the pair of white pigeons heard the full story. It is said that since that time pigeons have become immortal and appear before the holy devotees of Lord Amarnath on the day of Shravan Purnima i.e. Raksha Bandhan day. On this occasion, saints and other holy men offer holy sticks to Lord Amarnath after they wore worshipped with religious rites and rituals at Sri Nagar and carried to the cave of Amarnath.

Raksha Bandhan falls on 24^th of August this year. It is important to note that Bhadra is till 9:21 hrs. on Tuesday morning. Purnima will remain till 22:35 hours. Auspicious time for celebrating Rakhi is after 9:21 IST.

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Dr. Surendra Kapoor
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They say, 'pen is mightier than the sword'. If you feel that it's the right time to grab the mightier weapon, go for it NOW! But does your birth chart allow you? Take the reality check given below.

The 3^rd House of the horoscope represents efforts made by a native to achieve goals in life, communication skills, talent, hobbies, extra curricular activities and quick writing ability. This House also indicates short journeys, siblings, servants, subordinates, friends, neighbours, right ear, shoulder and arm. Talents such as sports, games, acting, singing, modelling, fashion designing, dancing and painting can also be judged by the strong 3^rd House of a native?s horoscope.

Gemini is the sign whose Lord Mercury is the significator of writing and communication that governs the 3^rd House in the natural zodiac. Mercury is the planet that gives a person communicating skills. The 3^rd House of the horoscope governs all forms of communication (through writing, speaking, mailing, self-expression and speech). People those who want to opt for a career in field of writing and editing (stories, scripts, resume, reports and news) must have a good 3^rd House means placement of benefic planets would enhance the chances of growth in a field related to communication and writing. If the 3^rd House receives the aspect of benefic planets like Jupiter, Mercury, Venus and Moon, one becomes a good writer and communicates impressively in public.

The dasha (period) of the Lord of the 3^rd House reveals hidden talents of the native, therefore during this period one becomes introvert and shows his talents through hobbies, correspondence, writings, sports, dance, music and drama. In today?s scenario, one can predict modelling, fashion designing, beauty salons from the native?s 3^rd House. This 3^rd House of astrological chart explores the communicating strength of a person and his relationship in the community, friend circle, co-workers and neighbours. 3rd House of astrological charts informs us about the relationship of the native with his younger brother. Other points decided by the 3^rd House of the astrological charts are mental inclination, ability to communicate, memory, intellect, inclination to study, courage, firmness, acting, younger brothers and sisters, cousins, neighbours, short travels, signing contracts and agreements.

Here are some of the astrological combinations of a profession related to Journalism, Communication, Correspondence, Writing and all the hobbies and talents:

1. If the 3^rd Lord is well placed in the 10^th House and the 10^th Lord is placed in the 3^rd House.

2. If the 3rd Lord receives the aspect of the 10^th Lord.

3. The 10^th Lord of profession placed in the 9^th House.

4. If the 3^rd and 10^th Lord cover 3/9 axis, means 3^rd and 10^th Lord placed either conjunct or aspect each other in 3^rd or 9^th House, then the person definitely goes for a profession related to communication, this also represents a profession in railways, airlines or a job related to lots of travel.

5. If the 3^rd Lord receives the aspect of Venus, one becomes an actor, model, fashion designer, and chooses a field that has glamour.

6. If the 3^rd House receives the aspect of Jupiter one becomes a teacher, religious priest, in today?s world (a person who gives lectures based on religion like Katha Vachak, devotional, Santsang people etc.).

7. Sun in the 3^rd House makes a person hard working, therefore one goes for a royal profession like economics, agriculture and medicine. Sun in the 10^th House gives authority and Government Service.

8. Moon in the 3^rd House represents fine arts, music and poetry.

9. Mars in the 3^rd House is good for hard work like surgery, marketing, army and wars.

10. And finally, Mercury in the 3^rd House brings Journalism and Mass Communication as a profession. One becomes master and gets success in the field of story writing, editing, communicating and all the fields related to communication.

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Neeta Bakhru
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