Now described are the Planets, Their Properties & Divisions.
Here, synonyms of planets as per Suka Jataka are narrated for common practice (or applicability).
100. Synonyms of the Sun: Bhanu (endowed with rays or splendour), Aditya (son of Aditi), Ravi (one of the 12 Adityas), Prabhakara (cause of splendour), Dinesa (lord of the day), Tamohanta (destroyer of darkness), Dina Karta (cause of the day, (day and night) and Dina Mani (gem of the day) are the other names for the planet Sun,
Notes: The meanings of the most of the names of the nine planets are also given by me in brackets for the benefit of the reader which can be employed for predictive purposes while some will help appreciate the reason behind giving the planets such names.
101. Synonyms of the Moon: The different names with which the Moon is known are Seetagu (one who has cool rays), Chandrama (one that glitters), Soma (lord of plants and creepers), Rajani Pati (lord of night), Ratreesa (also lord of night) and Kumudini Pati (lord of an assemblage of white water lily).
Note: In the verse, the term “Diva Natha” (lord of the day) is added which actually means the Sun. However this is not appended to the rendering.
102. Synonyms of Mars: Mars has other names like Aara, Vakra (or crooked), Mahisoonu (son of the earth), Rudhira (blood), Rakta (also means blood), Angaraka, Kroora Drik (cruel ¬sighted) and Kroora Krit (one doing cruel deeds).
103. Synonyms of Mercury: Saumya (relating to Soma or the Moon), Gna (knowledge), Budha (intelligence), Somaja (son of the Moon), Bodhana (enlightening), Kumara (heir-apparent in the planetary kingdom) and Prabha Suta (son of Prabha) are Mercury’s synonyms.
104. Synonyms of Jupiter: The planet, Jupiter has other names like Guru (heavy bodied, also preceptor), Jiva, Deva Mantri (minister of gods), Deva Purohita (preceptor of gods), Devejya, Angirasoonu (son of sage Angira) and Brihaspati (lord of wisdom and eloquence).
Notes: That the word “Jiva” applies to Jupiter is well¬ known to those who have read Sanskrit texts on astrology. But I am not clearly able to conceive the reason behind attributing this synonym to Jupiter. Jiva means existence. It also means the personal soul as distinguished from universal soul, Cf Jeevatman.
105. Synonyms of Venus: Sukra (white), Bhrigu, Bhrigu Suta (son of Bhrigu), Aasphujit, Sita (white), Usanaa (producer of desires), Daitya Poojya (one honoured by demons), Kaama (cause of lust) and Kavi (poet) are the other names for Venus.
106. Synonyms of Saturn: Kana, Manda (slow), Sani, Krishna (black), Surya Putra (son of the Sun), Yama (death personified), Pangu (lame), Sanaischara, Sauri (son of the Sun), Kaala (death, or anything terrible), Chaaya Suta (son of Chaaya, the Sun’s spouse always accompanying the Sun God in the form of shadow) and Asita (black)
are Saturn’s other names.
Notes: “Yama” another son of Surya, also means the god of death and the leader of Dharma or righteousness. Hence Yama is known Yama Dharma Raja.
107. Synonyms for Rahu & Ketu: Rahu, Tama (darkness), Asura (demon), Agu, Swarbhanu, Vidhuntuda, Ghata, Saimhikeya (son of Simhika), Bhujanga (snake) and Bhujaga (also snake that creeps with shoulders) are Rahu’s names. Ketu is known by such other names as Sikhi (one who has reached the summit of knowledge), Ketu, Dhvaja (flag), Dhumra, Mrityu Putra and Anila (wind, rheumatism, paralysis).
108. Description of Time Personified: Now described are planetary relationships with the soul etc. of Time Personified. The Sun is his soul while the Moon is his mind. His strength is Mars while his speech is Mercury. His wisdom and happiness are in Jupiter. Venus depicts his passion. Saturn is his grief. These are as per Kalyana Varma.
109. Soul etc. Affected: The strengths of the various planets render their relevant significance as soul etc. strong. If these planets are weak, their indications will also be feeble. But Saturn has an exception.
Notes: This instruction can be used in studying an individual horoscope on the same lines as soul etc. of time Personified are related to planets.
If the Sun is strong, the native will have well-tuned soul required for attaining success in penance etc. The strength of the Moon will give a fertile mind. Mars affects one’s physical strength. The quality of speech depends on Mercury. Jupiter can make one wise or unwise. Venus rules matters related to passion, sexual desires etc. As for Saturn, there is an exception. His strength will not increase but decrease grief. See the following passage of Bala Bhadra.
Bala Bhadra’s Exception to Saturn: The strength of Saturn will eliminate grief while his weakness will cause abundant grief. One must Indicates these various results related to soul etc. in these dasa periods of the concerned planets.
Notes: Some texts wrongly stipulate that Saturn’s weakness will reduce grief and his strength will increase grief. From practical experience, we find Bala Bhadra’s suggestion being meaningful.
So far we have seen that the seven planets indicate soul and other invisible aspects’ of human life.
We usefully find in certain Tamil works that Rahu is Gnana Karaka (significator of wisdom) while Ketu is Moksha Karaka (significator of final emancipation).
The author suggests that the results arising out of the strength or weakness of a planet will manifest in its dasa periods.
The author may be correct to quite limited an extent. Seen from a practical angle, this instruction cannot be restricted to a certain dasa period only. These maybe general manifestations. For example if Saturn is weak in a horoscope, one need not wait for the advent of Saturn’s dasa to incur grief. Passion is not restricted to the dasa of Venus alone. Mercury’s dasa is not the only one to reflect speech.
Thus we have to use our common sense and apply the concept behind these profitably.
10. Planetary Hierarchy: Based on Kalyana Varma, the status of the various planets is narrated. The Sun is the king. So also is the Moon. Mercury is heir-apparent. Army chief is Mars. Venus and Jupiter are ministers. Saturn is servant. The use hereof is, the strongest of the planets at birth will give the person a position equal to the one enjoyed by it in the planetary hierarchy.
Notes: Planets give status to a person according to their dispositions at birth. If the luminaries (the Sun and the Moon) enjoy strength, one will enjoy such superior position as due to a king. Mercury is second best in granting a position. Similarly, Saturn keeps one at a low position.
These are however quite basic concepts. A strong and favourable Saturn can also give superior positions in fields ruled by it viz. democracy, labour unions, steel and coal.
Bala Bhadra States: Here it should be understood that the Sun is the king while the Moon is queen. So also Jupiter is the minister and Venus is minister’s wife and the king, while the Moon is the queen. Mars is the leader. Mercury is the prince. Jupiter is the minister while his (i.e. minister’s) beloved is Venus. And my son, Saturn, is the servant.”
Notes: Each of the seven planets is allotted a certain status in the planetary cabinet.
Bala Bhadra Comments: The use of these are as under. Whether in respect of a nativity or in a query; royalty or otherwise is granted by a strong (i.e. according to the most prevailing) planet. A weak planet will, destroy the indication assigned to it in the hierarchy. A strong planet in 3rd, 6th, 10th or 11th house will allow materialization of effects through its significance, i.e. through a king, minis r etc. In case of its weakness, harm will be produced (in such pursuits).
112. Planetary Colours: The Sun’s hue has a mix of red with black. White is the colour of the Moon. Mars is not quite tall. He is pale red in complexion. Grass-green is Mercury’s colour. Jupiter is yellowish in complexion with a mix of white. Venus is swarthy in complexion while Saturn is black. So says Varaha Mihira.
Although Bala Bhadra at one stage states that these are the colours ruled by these planets, and are not their complexions, the view of a host of exponents is that these are the “physical complexions” of these planets and are naturally ruled by them.
Use of Planetary Colours: Bala Bhadra adds one’s physique will possess the complexion akin to that of the strongest planet at birth. In horary evaluation, a thief’s bodily complexion can be identified (with the help of this information).
113. Planetary Rulersbip of Colours & Directions: Based. on Hora Makaranda, copper-red, white, ultra red, blue, ultra yellow, variegated and black are the colours ruled by the planets from the Sun onwards. East and other directions are ruled in order by the Sun, Venus, Rahu, Saturn, the Moon, Mercury and Jupiter.
Notes: There are eight directions in all. The text refers to these as “east and others”.
Bala Bhadra suggests: By the words” Suyaadi Varnaah” in the previous verse, the rulerships of planets over colours are implied. It does not mean that the planetary complexions are those. If copper is accepted as the colour of the Sun, and white for the Moon, the words “Raktah Syaamah” etc. will cause a blemish of repetition.
Hence it should be understood that these colours are ruled by respective planets.
114. As Per Surya Jataka: Articles with the under mentioned colours are ruled by the planets from the Sun to Saturn in order: copper-coloured, white, red, green, yellowish, variegated and black.
Bala Bhadra clarifies: This information can be used in knowing of the articles to be gained through the strongest of the planets in case of a nativity or journey or question. Losses will occur through such articles as indicated by planets that are not endowed with strength. To please such evil planets, worship of them with flowers due to their colours be resorted to; the worship should be of the planet ruling the direction indicative of upsets.
Regarding further use of directions ruled by planets, the one in strength in an angle denotes the direction of entry of delivery chambers. Lost money and stolen articles can also be located in the direction of an indicative planet.
115. Other Uses of Directions: Additional uses of planetary directions as propounded by Saravali are now mentioned. Tutelary deities for the Sun to Saturn are Agni, Water, Kartikeya, Vishnu, Indra, Sachi Devi and Brahma. One desirous of undertaking a journey should worship the concerned deity with the relevant Mantra (sacred spells) -and proceed in the concerned direction so that enemy’s defeat is imminent. Further such an aspirant will gain gold, gems and elephants.
Notes: The clues can be used to undertake journeys in a relevant direction where success is an issue. The gains indicated should be understood as wealth.
116. Yavanesvara on Deities: Yavanesvara also attributes Water God to the Moon, Fire God to the Sun, Vishnu to Mercury, Brahma to Saturn, Kartikeya to Mars, Indra to Jupiter and Sachi Devi to Venus. Offers during Vedic Fire Sacrifices are always done in the name of these deities. In case of a question related to a theft, the name of the thief will correspond to a synonym of the deity concerned as pointed out by the strongest planet.
117. Qualities of Planets: Based on Hora Makaranda, malefic planets are Mars, the Sun, Saturn and the weak Moon. Mercury in the company of these planets will also be a malefic. Full Moon, Jupiter and Venus are benefics. If Mercury joins a benefic planet, he will be a benefic. Mercury is a malefic only when he is with one of the Sun, Mars and Saturn, but not when with the weak Moon.
Notes: The work quoted here does not however specifically bring Mercury in the category of independent benefics. It must be understood, Mercury if alone is” also a benefic. However his joining a weak Moon does not turn him into a malefic. Kalyana Varma clearly states this as under.
118. As per Kalyana Varma: Jupiter, Mercury and Venus are benefics. Saturn, Mars ‘and the Sun are natural malefics. The weak Moon and Mercury in the company of, a malefic are malefics.
Bala Bhadra’ Clarifies: In case of calculations related to life-span, the Moon in the ascendant is treated to be weak from the 13th day of dark fortnight through the 2nd, day of bright fortnight (i.e. for a period of 5 days). Hence Yavanesvara treats the weak Moon as a malefic. ‘
Notes: According to Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra, ch. 43, sloka 11, the Moon though weak is never a malefic for purpose of life-span calculations. This is more authoritative a statement than that of Yavanas quoted by Bala Bhadra bright half through.the 5th day of dark lunar half, the Moon is Full (i.e. strong and is known as Poorna Chandra), and from the 6th day of dark lunar half through Amavasya (New Moon day and is known Ksheena Chandra), it is of feeble strength.
(b) Exception: When aspected by a benefic, the Moon is invariably strong.
(c) Malefic planets are the Sun, M s, and Saturn. Benefic planets are Venus, Mercury and Jupiter. With a benefic, Mercury remains a benefic and in the company of a malefic (except with weak Moon as already pointed of it), he turns malefic.
121. Sage Vasishta on Nodes: In respect of all undertakings, malefic planets are the Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu and the weak Moon. Full Moon, Jupiter, Venus and Mercury are .benefic planets. .
122. Planetary Rulerships of Castes: Sookshma Jataka lays down the following planetary rulerships over castes. Jupiter and Venus is over Brahmins, Mars and the Sun over Kshatriyas (men of royalty), the Moon over Vaisyas (men of trading community), Mercury over Soodras and Saturn over men of lowest order. These can be used in
tracing lost articles and solving thefts according to the strongest of the planets. In case of a query, the age and caste of the lord of the ascendant will lead to the
knowledge of the thief.
Notes: The castes based on ancient divisions denoted by the planets are given above. The age groups of the planets have been described elsewhere as under.
The Moon equal to a breast-fed child.
Mars a child above 4 years.
Mercury below 12.
Venus from 12 to 32.
Jupiter from 32 to 50.
The Sun from 50 to 70.
Saturn. above 70.
These are for horary astrology in order to understand the possible age of a thief. There is a different version of planetary ages for natal horoscopy given in the ensuing pages.
123 – 124. As Satyacharya says, one will receive harm from men of such a caste as indicated by a weak planet. Jupiter and Venus rule Brahmins, the Sun and Mars royalty, the Moon traders, Mercury the Soodras and Saturn those of lowest caste. One will gain from men of relevant caste and be the leader of such m!!n as indicated by the strong planet. Quarrels and losses will emanate from such men belonging to the castes indicated by weak planets.
125. Rulership of the Vedas: As told in Saravali, planets have lordship over the Vedas, asunder. Jupiter rules the Rigveda. Venus rules the Yajur Veda. Mars rules the Saama Veda while the Atharva Veda is ruled by Mercury Knowledge of the lords of the Vedas will be useful performing Sacred Thread Ceremony etc.
Notes: For relative functions, the planet ruling relevant Veda should be strong at the time of the event. In Hindu circles, various sects of people follow the injunctions of different Vedas adopted by their families. Such as planet’s week day and ascendant should also be deemed propitious.
126. Sex & Primordial Elements: According to Brihat Jataka, Mercury and Saturn are hermaphrodites. The Moon and Venus are female planets, and the rest are male planets. The five primordial elements, viz. Fire (Tejas), Earth (Prithvi) Ether (Akasa), Water (Jala or pronounced as “up”) and Wind (Vayu) are ruled by the five planets from Mars (through Saturn). Knowing of sax of the planets will be of help in understanding the sex of thief.
127. Use of Primordial Elements: Plants will, in their dasas, reflect such. characteristics in, the native due to the elements ruled by them, viz. earth, water, fire, air and ether as could be recognized through the nose (smell), mouth (taste), eyes (sight), skin (touch); ears (sound). Notes: Speculum No. 27 shows the details of five primordial elements, planetary rulerships and their governances in human body.
The Sun and the Moon do not get any exclusive rulership of these elements. The Sun himse1f fire and the Moon water.
They are co-rulers of the concerned elements.
The five elements have also further use in matters relating to physical growth of a person, just as the three humours (phlegm, bile and wind) are connected With his health.
The physique called as “Bhautika Sarira” is made up of the five elements, thus: Earthy Tatva is predominant in skin, bones, nerves, hair and flesh. Saliva, urine, semen, marrow and blood constitute watery tatva. Hunger, laziness, thirst, somnolence and brilliance are covered by fire (or Agni Tatva). Running, stretching, contracting, thwarting, breathing, hatred love, fear and delusion are the qualities of wind (Vayu Tatva). Sound, ‘cavity, gravity, and hearing are the qualities of Akasa Tatva or either.
In chapter 5 infra, some more information on these Tatvas may be found.
128. Natural Qualities & Their Use: Gunakara (author of Hora Makaranda) specifies the three natural qualities under various planetary lordships, thus. The Moon, Jupiter and the Sun are Satvic’ (reflecting goodness) in nature. Venus and Mercury are Rajasik (reflecting passion) while the duo Mars and Saturn are Tamasik (reflecting darkness as a mental attribute). Note in whose Trimamsam the Sun is at birth. The subject’s quality will correspond to the nature of that planet, i.e. the Sun’s Trimsamsa depositor.
Notes: All existing beings reflect any of the three qualities mentioned above.
Satva gives goodness in abundance. It makes a person kind-hearted towards all beings, firm or steady in attitude, courageous, straightforward and devoted to Brahamins and Gods.
Rajasa (passion or intense activity) gives great interest in literature and poetry, fine arts, sacrifices and women, and makes one very heroic.
Tamasa gives darkness and makes one foolish, lazy, hot, tempered and addicted to sleeping.
For more details, see the notes in my English translation of Sambhu Hara Prakasa, ch. 2, yerses 8 and 9.
Bala Bhadra observes: The person will reflect the quality of Satva, Rajas or Tamas according to the planet in whose Trimsamsa the Sun is placed at birth, so says Varalha Mihira.
Bala Bhadra Comments: A narration of the qualities of five primordial compounds stated earlier, and of the three natural ingredients just stated, is being made elaborately in the ensuing portion in the context of Pancha Maha Purusha Yogas (combinations for five different grades of great men) and Raja Yogas (combinations for royalty). These two should be understood from that portion. Here a doubt may arise. When the Sun and the Moon do not have rulership on Trimsamsa division, evaluation of Satva and others, through them may turn a futile exercise. But that is not the case. For these qualities are reflected by the strongest of the planets; and not from
Trimamsa alone.
(a) As per Deva Kirti: Bala Bhadra now quotes the exponent named Deva Kirti. The strongest planet will impart its respective ingredient upon the person. This evaluation through Trimsamsa is of prime importance.
(b) On Sun God’s Authority: The Sun God states, “in whose¬-ever Trimsamsa I am placed, the person will acquire such planet’s qualities”.
(c) As per Suka Jataka: The work Suka Jataka declares that these natural ingredients are born in a person from his soul and the relevant planet will impart its quality upon him.
129 – 32. Appearances of Planets & Bodily Elements: Now described are the appearances of the planets, as per Varaha Mihira.
(a) The Sun has honey-coloured eyes and a symmetric body. He is of bilious composition and as limited hair on his head.
(b) The Moon has a thin and round physique which bas an excess of the two temperaments – wind and phlegm. She is learned, soft in speech and has beautiful eyes.
(c) Mars has cruel (fierce) eyes, is youthful and liberal. He is of bilious composition, quite fickle-minded and has a thin waist.
(d) Mercury stammers in speech and is ever fond of jokes. He is of bilious, windy and phlegmatic composition.
(e) Jupiter is big-bodied and has tawny hair and eyes. He has a high degree of intelligence and is phlegmatic in disposition.
(f) Venus is quite at ease and has a splendorous physique. His eyes are beautiful. He is of phlegmatic and windy composition. He has dark and curly hair.
(g) Saturn is indolent and has brown eyes. He is tall in stature and is emaciated. His teeth are large. His hair and skin are stiff. He is of windy composition.
(h) Bodily Elements: Saturn; the Sun, the Moon, Mercury; Venus, Jupiter and Mars in order rule the seven elements of the body, viz. muscles, bone, blood, skin, semen, fat and marrow.
(i) The subject will attain the form of the planet which is the strongest in the nativity.
(j) So also of the bodily element. (Example: If the Sun is powerful, the native will have strong bones; with Saturn’s strength, he will have a muscular physique, so on and so forth.)
(k) In a query related to lost articles, the thief is describable on the lines of the appearance of the strongest planet.
(l) In a query relating to illness, the Cause will be due to the temperament (i.e. bile, phlegm or wind) of the lord of the Navamsa ascendant in the Prasna horoscope.
133 – 34. Planetary Ages: According to Suka Jataka, Mars is an infant while Mercury is a youth. Jupiter is in excess of 30. Venus is sixteen year old. The Sun is 50 while the Moon is 70. Saturn Rahu and Ketuare 100 years in age. The concerned phase of life of a person will obtain good or bad results as according to the strength of concerned planets.
Notes: The strength or weakness of a planet will bring auspicious or inauspicious effects in its age bracket. For example, if Mars is strong in a nativity, childhood will be comfortable. Otherwise childhood will be marked by difficulties. A strong Jupiter gives happiness around 30. The Sun’s weakness will be troublesome around the age of 50. Such deductions will have to be suitably made.
135. Robes & Primary Elements: Jataka Ratna Mala lays down the following. Thick, new, burnt, wet, neither old nor new, strong and ragged robes belong to the Sun and others in order.
Copper; precious stone, gold, lead, silver, pearl and steel are the seven elements ruled respectively by the Sun and others.
Notes: Speculum No. 28 clarifies the above allotments to the planets from the Sun to Saturn.
136. (a) According to sage Badarayana, if Jupiter is placed in his own sign, he indicates gold.
(b) Copper, precious stone, mixed metal, silver (gold in case of position in own sign), pearl and lead or black steel are for the Sun to Saturn in order.
(c) One will gain through the relevant elements in the dasa of a strong planet. There will be losses through such elements in the dasa of an adverse planet.
137 -138. Flavours & Abodes: (a) Pungent, saline, bitter, mixed, sweet, sour and astringent are the flavours denoted by the seven planets from the Sun onwards.
(b) Temple, watery place, fiery place, play-ground, treasury, bed room and a heap of dung are the places of the seven planets in order.
(c) From the 3rd month of pregnancy, the female shows an inclination for different tastes and places. According to the strength of the respective planets-in transit at the relevant time, she should be taken care of. In a query related to meal consumed, the flavour of the meal is denoted by the lord of Navamsa
ascendant.
The places described for various planets can also be used as under.
(d) The place of delivery will correspond to the strongest planet at birth.
(e) If the query relates to lost articles, the possible place of recovery will have to be known on these lines i.e. planetary abodes just enlisted.
139. Durations & Seasons: (a) The Sun is lord of Ayana (six months) while the Moon is of a Muhurta (48 minutes). Mars rules a period of one day. One season (of 2 months) is ruled by Mercury. Jupiter is the lord of one month. A fortnight is attributed to Venus and a year to Saturn. .
(b) The six seasons come under planetary rulerships thus: Sisira, Vasanta, Greeshma, Varsha; Sarad and Hemanta Ritus are respectively ruled by Saturn, Venus, Mars, the Moon, Mercury and Jupiter.
Notes: (a) Ayana is a period of six months. These are Uttarayana (Sun’s northerly course) and Dakshinayana (Sun’s southerly course).
The durations of time period as ruled by the seven planets will be useful in estimating the time of maturity of a relevant event. That is, if the Sun indicates maturity, the event will occur in about 6 months, so on and so forth. However the event to be predicted should be carefully chosen and proper yardsticks applied in respect of time frame.
In case of the Moon, the word “Kshana” is rendered as 48 minutes, although the word has other meanings like a moment, four minutes a certain day of the fortnight like Sun Moon etcetera.
(b) The meanings of the names of the Ritus (seasons) and their durations are indicated in speculum 29.
This information will help in lost horoscopy, particularly to locating natal Sun sign in which case Ayanamsa or-precession of the equinox is inclusive.
140. Use of Ayana etc. as per Sage Maniththa : Success over enemy, impregnation, or maturity of an event in case of a query can be indicated according to the lord of Navamsa ascendant or corresponding to the Navamsas past in the rising sign.
Our author, Bala Bhadra, explains this as under. The number number of Ayanas, Muhurtas, days, fortnights, months or years will correspond to the lord of the Navamsa
ascendant or the number of Navamsas past in the ascendant. If the Sun. is the indicative planet, the period will be in terms of Ayanas. If it be the Moon, the period will be in Muhurtas. Mars indicates so many numbers of days. This way a query chart regarding an event or an expected child-delivery should be handled.
Some opine, this duration should be based on the Navamsas gained by the indicative planet in this in which it is placed.
The use of lords of Ritus (seasons) is to locate the Ritu of birth in case of a lost or unrecorded horoscope. A planet in the ascendant of a query relating to a lost horoscope, would also indicate the Ritu of birth would have been in its Rim. If such an ascendant is unoccupied, the lord of the decanate of the said ascendant will indicate the Ritu of birth. If the ascendant at the time of the said query is occupied by two or more, heavenly bodies, the strongest will prevail.
141- 42. Planetary Aspects: From the places they occupy, all planets lend a quarter aspect on the 3rd and 10th, half on the 9th and 5th, three-fourths on the 4th and 8th and full in the 7th, according to Varaha Mihira. The effects to be produced will be commensurate with the aspect concerned. Saturn has special aspect on the 3rd and 10th, Jupiter on the 5th and 9th, Mars on the 4th and 8th. The Sun, Venus, Mercury and the Moon aspect the 7th. The author Clarifies, ‘the expression “Cha” (vide sloka 4) includes under the aspect of 7th house the unstated planets, viz. Saturn, Jupiter and Mars. (That is, these three planets also aspect the 7th apart from the specially mentioned ones).
143 – 144. Yavanacharya on Aspects: The effect of aspect of a planet on the 7th will be full, on the 4th and 8th a quarter, on the 9th and 5th half, and on the 10th and 3rd three-fourths. Special full aspects are for Jupiter on the 5th and 9th, for Mars on the 4th and 8th, and for Saturn on the 3rd and 10th. All (seven), planets aspect the 7th from the sign they occupy.
145 – 146. (a) Lord Surya states in Surya Jataka – Saturn has special aspects on the 3rd and 10th, Jupiter on the 5th and 9th, and Mars on the 4th and 8th. All planets lend full aspect on the 7th.”
(b) There is another authority which states as under. “Saturn aspects the 3rd and 10th, Jupiter the 5th and 9th, Mars the 4th and 8th, and the others aspect the 7th”.
(c) The author clarifies (in regard to the other authority) that the expressions “others aspect the 7th does not include Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter which, if taken as it is, will ago against sages’ suggestion. Apparently this is an error of the copyist.
Notes: In these two slokas, the aspects of planets are the same as noted earlier, except for a copying error noted by Bala Bhadra.
